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MANUFACTURERS    OF 


LINEN  COLLARS  ffl  CUFFS, 

TROY,  NEW  YORK. 

Branches:    NEW  YORK  and  CHICAGO.    See  Page  97. 


ROYAL  REMEDY  &  EXTRACT  CO., 


MANUFACTURERS  OF 


CHEWING    GUMS. 
PERFUMES    AND    REMEDIES. 


Why  are  Souders'  Elegant  Flavoring  Extracts  becom- 
ing so  popular  throughout  the  country?  Because  they 
are  absolutely  pure,  and  the  best  in  the  market  for  the 
money.  Put  up  in  new  oval  bottles,  with  corkscrew 
attached  to  each  bottle. 

It  is  also  very  plain  why  an  army  of  people  are 
chewing  Sweet  Wheat.  It  is  one  of  the  finest  flavored 
gums  on  the  market. 

Ask  any  child  what  is  the  greatest  novelty  out  in  the 
chewing  gum  line,  and  they  will  answer,  Merry  Bell. 
A  pretty  little  bell  with  each  piece  of  gum. 


_TRADE  MARK 


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We  have  a  number  of  other  popular  brands,  such  as  Pineapple,  Banana,  Blood 
Orange,  Kissimee,  Sugar  Plums,  etc. 


"MANUFACTURED    BY 


THE  ROYAL  REMEDY  &  EXTRACT  CO., 


21  East  Sect -ml  St.  D4YTON.  O 


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""~AGO,  ILL. 


THE  CHAUTAUQUA  LAKE 


Double  Daily  Service  by  SOLID  EXPRESS  TRAINS,  carrying  Pullman  Sleeping 
Cars  (Pullman  Dining  Cars  on  Vestibule  Limited  Trains). 


Pullman    Sleeping   Cars  between  Chicago  and   Boston  via  Binghamton,  Albany 
and  the  Hoosic  Tunnel  Route,  and  to  Ashland,  Ky.,  via  Marion  and  Columbus. 


W.  C.  RINEARSON,  A.  M.  TUCKER,  D.  I.  ROBERTS, 

Gen.  Passenger  Agent,  Gen.  Manager,  Assist.  Gen.  Pass  Agent, 

NEW  YORK.  CLEVELAND.  CHICAGO. 


TURNBULL  &  CULLERTON. 


THE  necessity  of  good  roofing  material,  in  a  climate  liable  to  extremes  of  heat  and  cold,  is  imperative,  and  this  desideratum 
is  found  in  Turnbull  &  Cullerton's  "  Gypsumineral "  Cement  Roofing,  an  invention  of  the  utmost  value  used  by  men  of  the 
most  practical  type,  who  have  known  all  the  disadvantages  of  other  roofing,  and  who  in  this  compound  have  conquered  all  such 
difficulties.      "  Gypsumineral "  has  had  twenty-three  years'  test;  is  practically  fireproof;  can  be  walked  over  with  less  injury  than 


O.  A.  TURNBULL. 


HON.  E.  F.  CULLERTON. 


any  other;  contracts  and  expands  in  sudden  changes  without  injury  to  roof;  contains  no  injurious  matter;  does  not  run  in  the 
hottest,  nor  crack  in  the  coldest  weather;  is  the  only  cement  which  can  be  applied  successfully  to  pitched  roofs;  will  last  thirty 
years,  and  last,  but  not  least,  can  be  laid  on  old  felt  roofing,  and  be  as  good  as  new,  and  much  better  than  a  new  resin  composi- 
tion roof.  With  this  as  their  specialty  Messrs.  Turnbull  &  Cullerton  have  made  a  success  of  their  business.  It  was  estab- 
lished in  1868  by  Messrs.  Freutel  &  Turnbull.  In  January,  l8gc,  Mr.  Freutel  retired,  and  for  a  short  time  the  firm  was  known 
as  Turnbull  &  Co.  In  March,  1890,  Messrs.  Turnbull  &  Cullerton  joined  their  interests,  the  latter  gentleman  having  been  for 
some  time  a  silent  partner.  He  is  an  alderman  from  the  ninth  ward,  and  has  represented  that  section  of  the  city  in  the  City 


Council  s'nce  1871,  in  fact,  he  is  the 
having  been  elected  twelve  consecutive 
beeri  twice  acting  mayor  and  ten  years 
which  is  really  one  of  the  most  important 
also  a  member  of  the  House  of  Repre- 
Assemblyof  the  State  of  Illinois.  He  is 
formerly  connected  with  the  car  heating 
the  many  who  know  him  give  him  the 
business  man.  Mr.  Turnbull  is  a  native 
Chicago  for  about  a  quarter  of  a  century, 
successful  business  man.  He  is,  we  are 
cessful  and  enterprising  iron  master, 
a  public  benefactor.  The  factory  of  the 
and  Blue  Island  avenue,  and  about  fifty 
a  large  area  of  ground  They  are  gen- 
and  sheet  steel  roofing,  as  well,  Turn- 
Roofing  and  Corrugated1  Iron  being  the 
cago  Metallic  Roofing  &  Corrugating 
Col.  Egerton  Adams  (president  of  Chi- 
G  A.  Turnbull  vice-president,  and  E.  F. 
Their  success  is  shown  in  the  wideadop- 
testimony  to  the  worth  of  the  material, 
well  be  quoted  here,  and  fitly  conclude 
cess:  "Build  not  thine  house  upon  a 


premier  of  the  Chicago  City  Council, 
times  from  three  different  wards;  has 
the  (  hairman  of  Finance  Committee, 
offices  in  the  city  government.  He  was 
sentatives  of  the  Twenty-eighth  General 
a  native  of  Chicago.  Mr.  Cullerton  was 
and  sidewalk  ventilation  business,  and 
credit  of  being  a  genial  whole-souled 
of  Scotland,  but  has  made  his  home  in 
and  is  an  unassuming,  hardworking  and 
told,  a  relative  of  Pittsburgh's  most  suc- 
who  is  also  a  Scotchman,  an  author  and 
"Gypsumineral"  is  at  Sixteenth  street 
people  are  employed,  the  works  covering 
eral  manufacturers  of  corrugated  iron 
bull's  Patent  Spring-Cap  Sheet  Steel 
specialty,  under  control  of  the  Chi- 
Co. ,  of  which  the  genial  and  popular 
cago  Forge  and  Bolt  Co.),  is  president, 
Cullerton  secretary  and  treasurer, 
tion  of  'their  roofs  and  the  unvarying 
so  that  the  motto  of  the  company  can 
this  brief  notice  of  its  commercial  suc- 
sandy  foundation,  and  keep  the  waters 


from  intruding  into  thy  dwelling  by  putting  on  a  Gypsumineral  cement  roof,  then  when  the  floods  come  thou  wilt  surely  be 
glad."  Among  the  numerous  works  in  hand  or  executed  by  this  progressive  and  prosperous  company  may  be  mentioned  the 
roofing  of  the  Frazer  £  Chalmers  Mining  Machinery  Plant  in  this  city,  and  which  covers  an  area  of  over  half  a  million  square 
feet,  the  roofing  of  the  Grant  Locomotive  Works,  covering  an  area  of  250,000  square  feet,  besides  many  other  large  contracts 
in  and  out  of  Chicago.  They  roofed  J.  M.  Smyth's  new  Town  Market,  and  have  been  working  half  the  summer  on  the  large 
engine  houses  and  machine  shops  of  the  Chicago  &  Northwestern  Railroad  Co.  along  their  different  lines,  in  fact,  almost 
wherever  large  concerns  of  any  class  require  permanent  roofing  they  call  upon  Turnbull  &  Cullerton.  Their  office  is  located  at 
10,5  La  Salle  Street. 

iii 


A  f^P  PQ  FOR  CONSERVATIVE 

—^INVESTORS 


AT  THE 


New  MANUFACTURING  CENTFR  where  are  Located  the  Extensive  Works 


OF  THE 


COLUMBIA  STEEL   CAR  COMPANY, 

.  .  And  Other  Manufactories,  and  at  .  . 

PARK   RIDGE   AND   OTHER   DESIRABLE   PLACES 


In  the  Towns  of 


MAINE, 
NILES, 


JEFFERSON. 


THE  NATURAL  BEAUTIES  OF  PROPERTY  situated  Northwest  and  North  from  the  Court 
House  are  greater  than  in  any  other  section  in  or  around  Chicago.  It  lies  from  40  to  100  feet  above  the 
lake,  and  is  a  region  of  beautiful  park-like  groves,  picturesque  drives,  charming  suburban  villas,  substantial 
citizens,  and  all  that  goes  to  make  a  Desirable  Location  for  a  Home.  The  present  Railroad  service  is 
excellent,  and  right  of  way  has  been  secured  for  additional  lines,  and  for  Elevated  and  Electric  Motor  Lines. 
This  region  has  not  been  "  boomed,"  but  there  are  many  indications  that  the  coming  year  will  witness  a 
rapid  advance  in  sales.  I  know  there  is  an  intrinsic  value  to  property  in  that  section.  I  have  no  wild-cat 
bargains  to  offer,  but  1  control  and  offer  for  sale  many  tracts  from  7^  to  200  acres  each,  at  from 

j 

$250  to  $2,^00  per  Acre 

And  there  is  not  one  of  them  that  you  need  fear  to  buy  and  hold.  If  you  are  thinking  of  investing  in 
Chicago  realty  1  shall  be  pleased  to  hear  from  you,  whether  you  want  acre  property  or  inside  business 
properties  paying  fixed  income  on  gold  basis. 

ANDREW  DUNNING,  Room  2?,  92  La  Salle  St.,  CHICAGO. 


IV 


CHICAGO  Of  T0-BAY. 


THE  METROPOLIS  OF  THE  WEST. 


THE  NATION'S  CHOICE  FOR  THE  WORLD'S  COLUMBIAN 

EXPOSITION. 


HANDSOMELY     ILLUSTRATED. 


1891. 


PUBLISHED   BY 
ACME    PUBLISHING    AND    ENGRAVING   CO., 

WASHINGTON*  BLOCK,  CHICAGO,  ILL. 


Copyrighted,   1891,  by  the 
ACME  PUBLISHING  &  ENGRAVING  Co. 


1HK    BI.AKELY    PRINTING   CO.,    PRINTERS,    184-186    MONROE,    ST.      CHICAGO. 


INTRODUCTION. 


THE  compilers  of  this  volume,  as  a  means  of  introduction,  cordially  desire  to  extend  to  the  busi- 
ness men  of  Chicago  their  sincere  thanks  for  their  kindly  assistance  in  the  prosecution  of  this  en- 
terprise.    The  aim  and  object  of  the  work  are  sufficiently  apparent  in  its  title, — "  Chicago  of  To-day, 
the  Metropolis  of  the  West," — and  we  assume  that  all  will  admit  that   it  requires  no  optimistic  pen 
to  record  the  progressiveness  of  this    mighty  city  of  the  prairies.     Our  duties  have  been  arduous,  but 
have  been  made  much  easier  by  the  kind  reception  with  which  we  have  been  met,  and  while  our  work 
must  necessarily  be  imperfect  in  many  particulars — absence  of  proprietors,  indifference  of  merchants, 
or  other  untoward  circumstances — we  hope  it  will  not  prove  unworthy  of  the  wide  distribution  which 
its  patrons  have  already  guaranteed,  and  that  it  will  redound  to  the  future  good  of  the  city  and  the  city's 
trade.     We  have  made  many  agreeable  acquaintances,  and  wherever  our  lot  may  be  cast  in  the  future 
shall  always  have  a  pleasant  remembrance  of  the  unselfish  interest   displayed   toward  this   statistical 
brochure,  which  is  a  sufficient  guarantee  that  any  legitimate  enterprise  will  have  the  generous  encour- 
agement of  the  merchants  and  manufacturers  of  Chicago.     The  review,  although   condensed,  will  be 
found  to  be  very  complete,  covering  every  material  feature  of   development,  yet  without  any  attempt 
at  mere  word-painting.     The  keen  perception  of  capitalists  or  business  men  readily  discriminates  to 
a  characteristic  degree  between  solid  merit  and  glittering  pretence,  hence  we    leave  this  volume  for 
"i  their  closest  scrutiny.    We  have  endeavored  to  perform  the  task  to  which  we  assigned  ourselves,  with 
t-:  due  regard  to  surrounding  conditions,  without    fear   or    favor,    and  trust   that  we  have  succeeded  in 
'-,  portraying  the  advantages  and  the  business  opportunities  for  the  still  greater  upholding  of  this  colos- 

^  sal  commercial  and  industrial  center.      It    is    not   claimed,    however,    that  a  perfect  balance  sheet  of 

y 

*s>  progress  is  given.     This  is  prevented   by  various    idiosyncrasies  that  obtain  in  almost  every  commu- 

^  nity,  which  render  the  collection  of  statistics  difficult  from  the  indifference  or  aversion  of  individuals 
furnishing  them.  It  will  be  noticed  that  all  matter  contained  in  this  work,  not  compiled  by  the  ed- 

^  itors,  is  credited  to  the  authority  from  which  it  has  been  taken,  or  which  has  furnished  it,  and  we 
j here  take  the  opportunity  of  admitting  our  obligations  in  this  direction  to  the  past  historians,  the 
^newspaper  fraternity,  as  also  Messrs.  John  J.  Flinn,  Rufus  Blanchard,  Colbert  and  Chamberlain,  and 

G^,  other  authorities  of  indisputable  reliability.     While  the  work  is  for  the  most  part  couched  in  our  own 

xj  language,  we,  of  course,  have  had  to  secure  the  early  facts  and  dates  from  others,  and  to  all  who  have 
o_    . 
,  aided  us  in  any  respect  we  return  our  sincere  thanks.   What  the  future  or  limits  of  the  city  of  Chicago 

\>  ma}'  be  no  man  can    faintly  imagine.      Her  wealth    and    trade    increase    materially  day  by  day;  new 
,.  enterprise  is  daily  drawn  to  her  center,  which,  combined  with  the  energy  and  perseverance  of  her  citi- 
'^  zens,  must  more  firmly  than  ever  establish  and   increase  the   widespread  fame  and  reputation  of  the 
Jj  "  Metropolis  of  the  West." 

Very  respectfully, 
CHICAGO,    1891.  THE   PUBLISHERS. 


VII 


PROMINENT  ILLUSTRATIONS. 


PAGE 

Adams  and  Dearborn  Streets 38 

Auditorium 57 

Boat  House,  Lincoln  Park 93 

Clark  Street,  Corner  Jackson £4 

Clark  Street,  North  from  Washington  Street 46 

Clark  and  Randolph  Streets 89 

Court  House 58 

Douglas  Monument 36 

Grand  Pacific  Hotel 89 

Invalids' Hotel 113 

La  Salle  Statue 62 

La  Salle  Street,  Looking  South »  .  • .  35 

Lake  Street 50 

Leland  Hotel     '. 122 

Lincoln  Park  Scenes 94 

Lincoln  Statue 62 

Madison  Street 49 

Masonic  Temple ii 

Monroe  Street,  East  from  La  Salle 41 

Palmer  House 89 


Post  Office 90 

Pullman  Building 58 

Rookery  Building 55-Q.o 

Schiller  Monument 63 

State  Street,  South  from  Lake 53 

State  Street,  North  from  Madison  Street 42 

Tremont  House 89 

Union  Stock  Yards,  Entrance  to 65 

Union  Stock  Yards,  Bird's  Eye  View  of 66 

Wabash  Avenue,  from  Washington  Street 45 

World's  Columbian  Exposition,  Bird's  Eye  Views  of. . .   69-70 

World's  Columbian  Exposition,  Administration  Buildings.  73 

World's  Columbian  Exposition,  Agricultural  Building...  Si 

World's  Columbian  Exposition,  Palace  of  Mechanics' Arts  74 

World's  Columbian  Exposition,  Electrical  Palace 78 

World's  Columbian  Exposition,  Horticultural  Hall 85 

World's  Columbian  Exposition,  Manufacturers'  and  Lib- 
eral Arts'  Building 82 

World's  Columbian  Exposition,  Mining  Building 77 

World's  Columbian  Exposition,  Woman's  Building 86 


TABLE  OF  CONTENTS. 


Aliments 43 

American   Horse  Exchange 48 

American  Live  Stock  Association 48 

Amusement — Places  of 59 

Ashland  Block 92 

Asylums,   Homes,   etc 52 

Auditorium 57-92 

Banks  and  Banking 48 

Blatchford  &  Co  "s  Shot  Tower 92 

Board  of  Trade 47-Q2 

Boulevards 54 

Brass,  Copper,  etc 43 

Brick,  Stone,  etc 43 

Builders'  and  Traders'  Exchange 47 

Buildings,  Public  and  Semi-Public 67 

Business  Organizations 47 

Calumet  Building 92 

Caxton  Block 92 

Chamber  of  Commerce  92 

Chemicals 43 

Chicago,  a  Swamp 33 

"      a  Port.. 3fo 

Anthracite  Association 48 

"       Flour  and  Feed  Dealers'  Association 48 

"       Inception  and  Development 34 

"       Light    92 

"       Live  Stock  Exchange 48 

"       Manufacturing  and  Commercial  Center 36 

"       Metropolis  of  the  West 33 

"      Milk  Exchange 48 

Open  Board  of  Trade 48 

"      Opera   House 91 

"       Real  Estate  Board 47 

' '       River  and  Harbor 36 

' '      Stock  Exchange 47 

Sugar  Refinery 92~93 

"      Village  of  Twelve  Houses 34 

Churches     52 

Clubs     60 

City  Government 40 

Climate _, 36 

Coal   Exchange 48 

Commerce,   General 44 

Commercial  Exchange  (wholesale  grocers) 48 

Cook  County  Abstract  Co.'s  Building 92 

Dearborn  Street  Passenger  Station 91 

Death  Rate 36 

Douglas  Monument 36-56-92 

Drinks  and  Tobacco   43 

Educational  Advantages 51 

Elevator  Chimney,  The  Tallest 92 

' '  Fair  "  Building 92-93 

Fire  of  1871,  The  Great 68 

First   Presbyterian  Church  Spire 92 

Fort  Dearborn 34 

Fruit  Buyers'  Association   48 

Fruit  and  Vegetable  Dealers'  Association 48 

Future  of  Chicago,  The 95 

Gas,    Introduction  of 34 

German  Opera  House   92 

Grand  Central  Passenger  Station 91 

Gravel  Roofers'  Exchange 48 

Historical  Review 33 

Home  Insurance  Building 93 

Hotels 59 

Incorporation,  Charter  of 36 


1'AGE 

Institute  of  Building  Arts 48 

Inter-Ocean  Tower 92 

Iron  Manufacturers ...  43 

Iron  and  Wood  Work 43 

Jobbing  Trades,  The 47 

Labor  Temple 92 

Leather  Manufacturers 43 

Library,   The   Public 52 

Lumbermen's  Association 48 

Mailer's  Building 92 

Manufacturers,  Commerce  and  Finance 43 

Manhattan  Block 92 

Masonic  Temple 93 

Massacre,  The  Haymarket 75 

Medical  Societies    63 

Mining  Stock  Exchange 48 

Miscellaneous  Manufactures 44 

Monadnock  Block   92 

Monon  Block   92 

Music  and  Other  Arts 63 

Mutual  Live  Stock  Insurance  Co   48 

National  Association  of  Lumber  Dealers 48 

National  Butter,  Cheese  and  Egg  Association 48 

National  Producers'  and  Shippers'  Association 48 

Odd  Fellow's   Building 93 

Origin  of  "Chicago" 34 

Owings'  Building 92 

Parks 52 

Population 36 

Phcenix  Building 91 

Postal  Facilities  and  Mail  Service  39 

Press,  The 63 

Printing,  Binding,  etc 43 

Produce  Exchange  and  Union  Stock  Yards  and  Transit 

Co 48 

Pullman  Building 58 

Railroad,   First 34 

' '         System 37 

Rand-McNally  Building 92 

Real  Estate  Operations 50 

Restaurants    60 

Rialto   Building 91 

River,  Lakes  and  Shipping. 39 

River  Tunnels 40 

Rookery  Building 55-92 

Royal  Insurance  Building 91 

Sepulcher,  Places  of 56 

Sewerage  System      42 

"  Sky  Scrapers,"  The  Age  of 88 

Societies,  Secret  and  Benevolent 60 

Steeple,  The  Highest 92 

Street   Railroads 39 

Studebaker  Building 92 

Suburbs,  Growing,  of  Chicago 51 

Summary  and   Review 95 

Tacoma   Block 92 

Textile    Manufactures 44 

Tower,  North  Chicago  Pumping  Station 92 

Union  League  Club  House  Tower 92 

Union  Park  Congregational  Church  Spire 92 

Union   Stock  Yards 44 

Unity  Building 92 

Virginia  Hotel 92 

Water  Works 40 

Woman's  Temple   92 

World's  Columbian  Exposition,  Description  of 75-88 


TABLE  OF  CONTENTS. 


REPRESENTATIVE  BUSINESS  HOUSES. 


ACME  BAG  Co.,  Mfrs.  of  bags  for  flour 189 

Acme  Copying  Co.,  Portraits,  etc 132 

Adkins,  E.  V.  &  Sons,  Warm   Air  Furnaces,  Steam  and 

Hot  Water  Heaters,  etc. ...      245 

yEtna  Copying  Co.,  Photo  enlargements,  etc 157 

ALtna  Company,  Dealers  in  coal  and  wood 289 

Aff,  Henry  J.,  Mfr.  of  Wagons,  Carriages,  etc 255 

Alberg,  Gus.,  Boots,  Shoes,  etc.          151 

Allard,  J.  O.,  Confectionery  and  Ice  Cream 191 

Alles,  John  F.  &  Bro.,  Plumbers  and  Gasfitters 123 

Allrich,  W.  P. ,  Meats  and  Provisions 260 

American  Copper,  Brass  and  Iron  Works 131 

American  Sugar  Refining  Co 198 

American  Tea  Co.,  The 131 

Anderson  (The  Carl)  Co. ,  Engines,  Boilers,  Pumps,  Well 

Boring  Machinery,  etc 184 

Anderson  &  Hanson,  Painters  and  decorators 253 

Antoine,  Louis  A. ,  Jeweler 119 

Arenson,  A.,  Hardware,  Tinware,  etc 254 

Armour  &  Co.,  Packers 101 

Ashbury,  J.  W. ,  Druggist 166 

Atlas  Foundry  Co. ,  The 233 

Aubert,  A.  J.,  Real  Estate,   Loans  and  Insurance 138 

Auditorium  Hotel 99 

Auerbach,  Felix,  Musical  Instruments 227 

BACH,  W.  F.,  Mfr.  of  Washing  Machines 211 

Bach,  Becker  &  Co.,  Wholesale    Dealers  in    Wool,   Raw 

Furs  and  Skins 142 

Ball,  Thomas,  Bee  Hive  Laundry  and  Lace  Curtain  Clean- 
ing Works  ....          200 

Pallard  &  Perry,  Hay,  Grain,  Feed,  etc 207 

Barren  Bros.,  Coal,  Coke,  Wood,  Hay,  Grain,  etc 217 

Barth,  Hermann  &  Co.,  Mfrs.  of  Furniture  Frames 140 

/Bate,  Henry  J.,  Pharmacist 261 

~*T5artholomae  £  Roesing  Brewing  and  Malting  Co.,  The. .    173 

Bartlett,  H.,  Undertaker,  etc 153 

Barwig,  Geo.  B. ,  druggist 177 

Battle  of  Gettysburg  Panorama 262 

Baty,  Mrs.  J. ,  Milliner 222 

Bavaria  Laundry 270 

Beeh,  Edward,  Jr.,  Printer 286 

Behl,  H. .  Merchant  Tailor         1 50 

Beier  &  Wyburn,  Dealers  in  Furniture,  etc 236 

Beiersdorf  &  Lohsand,  Hardware,  Stoves,  etc 194 

Belvedere  Hotel,  The  (S.  Freudenburg,  Proprietor) 155 

Berger  Bros.,  Dealers  in  Charcoal 191 

Berger,  Frank  J.,  Druggist     272 

Bertolini,  Robert   &  Co.,  Mfrs.  of    Statuary  and  Interior 

Decorations  in  Plaster  of  Paris,  etc 117 

Best,  H.  L.,  Commission  Merchant  in  Poultry  and  Game.   200 

Binz,  Edward  G.  &  Co.,  Pharmacist ...    130 

Birkin  &  Philpott,  Real  Estate  Brokers 273 

Bischoff,  Fred   F.  &  Co.,    Mfrs.    of  Architectural  Orna- 
ments  in    Sheet    Iron,  Zinc,  Brass    and   Copper  for 

Buildings 229 

Binder  &  Seifert,  Bridge  Builders  and  Designers 172 

Bjerke  Bros'.  Pharmacy   216 

Blair,  W.  E.,  Signmaker 197 

Blake,  Thomas,  Livery  Stables 259 

Blakely  Printing  Co.,  The,  General  Printers 99 

Blettner,  A. ,  Pharmacist         1 28 

Block,  John  J.,  Teamster,  etc 1 54 

Block-Pollak'lron  Co.,  Dealers  in  Old  Railroad  Materials.    158 
Blue  Island  Avenue  Clothing  House  (A.  Silha,  Proprietor).   254 

Boal,  C   T. ,  Stove  Co 205 

Boalch.  G.  W  ,  Pharmacist 272 

Boenert,  Anton,  General  Passenger  Agent 207 


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Bogue  &   Mills   Mfg.  Co,  Mfrs.  of  the  Mills'  System  of 

Air  Lever  and  Cable  Gates  for  Railroad  Crossings. .   228 

Bonesteel  &  Co.,  Boots,  Shoes,  etc 263 

Borcherdt,  J    C.,  Pharmacist 132 

Borden,  S.  S  ,  Commission  Merchant  in  Country  Produce, 

Fruits,  etc 257 

Borrmann,  H.  C.  T.,  Tailor,  Clothier  and  Dealer  in  Gen- 
tlemen's Furnishing  Goods 221 

Bornstein,   Henry,    Mfr.    of    Mattresses,    Beds,   Pillows, 

Cushions,  etc 267 

Boskowitz,  J.  &  A.,  Dealers  in  Raw  Furs  and   Robes  .        233 
Bosley,  The  D.W.  Co.,  Mfrs.  of  M osquito  Screens, "  Peer- 
less" Window  Cleaner,  Rubber  Floor  Scrubber,  etc. .    167 

Bongard,  John  A.,  Architect 209 

Bourke,  Ulick,  Furniture,  etc   147 

Bradbrook's  Ice  Cream  Parlors 239 

Braun,  R.  P.,  Druggist 258 

Braun  Illustrating  Co.,  Photo-engravers,  etc .'.      185 

Brennan's  Grocery  and  Fish  Market , 173 

Brodhag,  Louis,  Architect 180 

Brown,  Geo.  E.  Si.  Co.,  Printers 275 

Bowman  Dairy  Co 231 

Brooks,  M.  G.,  Plumber 125 

Brown.    James    H.  &  Co.,   Mfrs.  of  the  "Perfect"  Hog 

Ring,  "Perfect"  Hog  Ringer,  etc no 

Brown  Brothers'  Company,  Growers  of  the  Famous  Ro- 
chester Fruit  Trees,  etc 104 

Brown.  F.  S.  £  Co., Builders  of  Bridges,  Masonry,  Founda- 
tions, etc 260 

Brown,   W.   H.   A.,  Broker  and   Commission    Dealer   in 

Flaxseed 128 

Bruell,  H.  P.,  Carriage  and  Wagon  Painters 188 

Brundage,     S.    V.    &     Sons,    Mfrs.     of   Carriages    and 

Wagons 217 

Bryan,  Joseph  L.,  'The  Hatter." 267 

Buckely,  F.   G.    &  Bro.,  House   and   Sign    Painters   and 

Decorators 187 

Buckley,    John,    Hardware,    Stoves,     House     Furnishing 

Goods,  etc 215 

Bunge,  C.,  Coal,  Wood,  etc     177 

Burke  &  Delap,  Meats  and  Groceries 203 

Burkhardt,  E.,  Marble  and  Granite  Works 157 

Burrows,  D.  W.,  Agent  for  the  Pennsylvania  Fire   Insur- 
ance Co.,  and  the  Insurance  Co.  of  North  America. .   256 

Bushnell,   Lumber  &  Mill  Co 254 

Butt,  H.  &  Co.,  Hay,  Grain,  Mill  Feed,  Coal  and    Wood.  213 
Byrkit   Hall  Sheathing  Lath  Co.,  The,  Mfrs.  of  Lath  and 

Special  Machines  for  making  Laths 160 

CAIMER-SEAVER  SIGN  Co.,  The no 

California  Auction  Co.  Auctioneers  of  California  Products.   151 

Cameron,  W.  J.,  Pharmacist 117 

Campbell,  A.  A.,  Plumber,  etc 259 

Capitol   Manufacturing  Co.,    Mfrs.     of   Automatic   Bolt, 

Pipe  Threading,  Nut  Tapping  Machinery,  etc 266 

Carroll.  John,  Undertaker   149 

Caruthers,  J.   P.  &   Co.,    Wholesale  Dealers   in    Carriage 

and  heavy  Hardware,  Wheels,  etc 204 

Case  &  Co.,  Fire  Insurance  Underwriters 218 

Casey,  Thomas,  Boots,  Shoes,  etc 266 

Champion  Table  Slide  Co.,  The.' 218 

Chapman  Valve  Mfg.  Co 184 

Chicago  Chain  Works 136 

Chicago   Cotton    Mill   Co  ,    Mfrs.   of   Wool   Shoddy   for 
Mattresses.    Carpet  Lining,    Stair  Pads,   Cotton    for 

Bedding  Purposes,  etc 265 

Chicago  Fountain  Soda  Water  Co 144 

Chicago  Foundry  Co 182 


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Chicago  Glove  and  Mitten  Co  267 

Chicago  &  Erie  Railroad i 

Chicago  Nickel  Works,  Nickel  platers  and  Mfrs.  of  Hard- 
ware, Hotel  and  Dining  car  Cooking  Apparatus, 

Jewelers'  Tools,  Sewing  Machine  Attachments,  Dies, 

Tools,  etc 154 

Chicago  Pop  Corn  Factory 210 

Chicago,  Rock  Island  &  Pacific  Railway 288 

Chicago  Rawhide  Mfg.  Co.,  The,  Mfrs.  of  Rawhide 

Belting,  I.ace  Leather,  Rope,  Lariats,  etc 268 

Chicago  School  At  Arms  and  Boxing  (Col.  Thomas  H. 

Monstery) 181 

Chicago  Shorthand  and  Telegraph  College,  The 166 

Chicago  Specialty  Box  Co.,  Mfrs.  of  Bottling  Machinery, 

Skeletons   and    Supplies    for    Wine    Merchants   and 

Liquor  Dealers  ....  1 22 

Chicago  &  Grand  Trunk  Railway Inside  book  cover. 

Chicago  Union  Lime  Works 273 

Chicago  Battery  and  Traction  Co 273 

Childs,  J.,  Meats,  Fish,  etc 261 

Church,  Myron  II.,  Architect 228 

Clark,  C.  M  ,  Real  Estate  Broker 235 

Clark  &  Pottinger,  Real  Estate  Brokers 237 

Clementsen,  C.  A.,  Brass  Founder  and  Finisher 151 

Class,  C.  F.  &  Son,  Druggists 139 

Coffinberry,  C.  C.  &  F.,  Commercial  Printers,  etc 265 

Columbia  National  Bank  of  Chicago,  The 107 

Columbian  Portrait  Co.,  The 201 

Conlan,  James  Jr.  &  Co.,  Merchant  Tailors 193 

Connell  Leather  Co.,  Wholesale  Dealers  in  Leather  and 

Findings  ..  152 

Conover.  Wilson  P. ,  Real  Estate  Broker 228 

Consolidating  Copying  Co.,  Mfrs.  of  Picture  Frames, 

Picture  Mats,  Solar  and  Albumen  Prints,  etc 219 

Cook  &  Shannon,  Mfrs.  of  Beer  Pumps,  Faucets,  Spigots, 

etc 242 

Cook,  Wm.  &  Sons,  Mfrs.  of  Sash,  Doors,  etc 114 

Copelin,  T.  E.,  Hardware,  Stoves,  Tinware,  etc 272 

Corey  Car  &  Mfg  Co.,  The 180 

Correll,  Henry,  Boots,  Shoes,  etc 260 

Cowan,  A.  S.,  Chemist  and  Druggist ...  285 

Cowley,  Vates  &  Co  ,  Importers  of  and  Jobbers  in  fine 

Cigars  ...  , 241 

Cramer  &  Burt,  Dealers  in  Sheet  and  Ingot  Copper,  Pig 

Iron,  Spelter,  Ores,  etc 150 

Crescent,  The,  Hats,  Caps,  Gloves,  Gents'  Furnishing 

Goods  ( I.  Rogatz  &  L.  Silverman) 224 

Crooke,  John  J.  Co.,  The,  Tin  Foil  Mfrs 125 

Crooks,  Smyth,  Boots,  Shoes,  etc 223 

Grossman.  F.  M.,  Livery  Stables 137 

Cuban  Cigar  Factory  (W.  B.  Smith  &  Co.) 178 

Culver,  Morton,  Harry  N.  and  Morton  T.,  Real  Estate 

Brokers 105 

Cunningham,  T.  C.,  Wholesale  and  Retail  Dealer  in 

Stoves,  Stove  Repairs.  Fire  Brick,  etc 105 

Currey  Mfg.  Co.,  Mfrs.  of  Paints,  Varnishes,  etc 221 

Curtis,  B.  &  Co.,  Commission  Merchants  in  Grain  and 

Provisions 257 

DALEIDEN,  J.  P  ,  Artificial  Flowers,  Leaves,  etc  172 

Danheiser  &  Borg,  Mfrs.  of  Chewing  Gums 148 

Dart,  Wm. ,  Jeweler,  etc 153 

Davidson,  Wm.  &  Co.,  Meats,  etc. ...  191 

Davis  Sewing  Machine  Co.,  The  145 

Deahl  Bros.,  Grocers 204 

Dean  &  Reynolds,  Livery  Stable 275 

Dehmlow.  August,  Dyer  and  Cleaner 124 

Dekker,  K.  G,  Dealer  in  Holland  Produce,  etc 227 

Dennis,  W.  R.,  Mfr.  of  Mouldings,  Sash,  Doors, etc, ....  165 
De  Pode,  A.  C.  &  Co  ,  Hardware  Specialties,  Clothing, 

Boots,  Shoes,  etc 253 

Dickinson,  D.  H  ,  Marble  Works 131 

Dickson  &  Lott,  Livestock  Commission  Merchants 149 

Diesel,  Frank,  Mfr.  of  Fruit,  Meat  and  Oyster  Cans 181 

Diethelm  &  Roy,  Architects 236 

Dolese  &  Shepard,  Paving  Contractors 168 

Dorstch,  Jos.,  Mfr.  of  Artificial  Flowers  and  Leaves 234 


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ouglas,  T.  J.,  Florist 120 

Dowdell,  G.  W.,  Real  Estate  Broker 270 

Dunning,  Andrew,  Real  Estate iv 

Dunton,  T.  F.,  Broom  Corn  and  Broom  Materials 202 

Du  Vivier  &  Co.,  Importers  of  Wines  and  Liquors 230 

Dvorak,  Jno.  J.  &  Co.,  Merchant  Tailors  and  Clothiers. .    266 

EARL  &  WILSON,  Mfrs.  of  Collars  and  Cuffs 97 

Earl  £| Wilson,  Mfrs.  of  Collars  and  Cuffs.  Inside  Front  Cover. 

East  Chicago  Foundry  Co  1 26 

Eckstein  Bros.,  Mfrs.  of  "Ermine"  Washing  Compound..   241 
Eddy,  R.  M.,  Foundry  Co.,  Light  and  Heavy  Castings. .    115 

Edler,   F.  H.,  Harness  and  Saddle  Maker 201 

Edwards  &  Fitzgerald,  Meats,  etc 223 

Edwards,  S.  W.  &  Son,  Shippers  and  Receivers  of  Grain, 

Hay  and  F"eed   2I& 

Ehrhardt,  Richard,  Sanitary  Plumber 227 

Elian,  Jac.,  Hardware,  House  Furnishing  Goods,  etc. . . .   256 

Ellison  Sign  Manufactory,  The . . . ,    n& 

Elmendorf,  Wm.  A.,  Manufacturer  of  Varnishes 127 

Elmes,  Chas.  F.,  Engineer,  Founder  and  Machinist   ....    162 
Emerson,  O.  P.,  &  Co.,  Produce  Commission  Merchants.    197 

Emery,  W.  H.,  Hide  Broker 233 

Emmel,  Henry  G. ,  Dealer  in    Wallpapers    and    Mfr.    of 

Paints,  Oils,  Colors,  etc 195 

Emmett,  Samuel  R. ,  Printer  239 

Equitable  Storage  Warehouse 161 

Erhart  &  Bernard,  Grocers 162 

Erickson  &  Larson,  Boots  and  .Shoes 234 

Erie  Railroad i 

Ernst,  B.  C.,  Manufacturers'  Agent   208 

Errico   Brothers     Importers   of   Italian   Works    of    Art, 

Jewelry  and  Fancy  Goods 188 

Eureka  Digger   Co.,  Mfrs.  of  the  "Eureka  Digger." 236 

Evans'  Art  Gallery 262 

Everett,  H.  A.,  Saddler 198 

Everingham  &  Co. ,  Grain  Commission  Merchants 149 

Excelsior  Electric  Co 131 

Excelsior  Iron  Works 248 

FAHNESTOCK,  DR.  A.,  Dentist  239 

Falk,  Wormser  &  Co.,    Hop    Merchants  and    Dealers    in 

Brewers'   Supplies 217 

Featherstone's  (John)   Sons    Iron  Founders  and  Mfrs.  of 

Corliss  Steam  Engines 135 

Fecker  Brewing  Co.,  The 189 

Fehr,  Hans  &  Co.,  Stoves,  Hardware,  Tinware,  etc, 192 

Fenno  &  Smith,   Fire  Insurance  Brokers 194 

Fidelity  Mortgage  Loan  Co 222 

Field.  Marshall  &  Co,,  Dry  Goods,  etc 101 

Firnhaber   &   Co  ,    Coal,   Wood,  Coke,   Hay,   Grain  and 

Feed 136 

First  Columbian  Exposition  Tower,  The  (T.  W.  Slattery 

&  Co. ,  Real  Estate  Brokers) 272 

Fisher.  S.  J. ,  Jeweler 269 

Forsyth  Electric  Elevated  Suspension  Railroad,  The 139 

Foss,   E.  J.  \V.,  Photographer 241 

Foster,  G.  H   &Co.,  Importersof  Silk  and  Linen  Threads, 

Elastic  Ducks,  Braids,  Bindings,  etc 235 

Fountain,  M.  A.  &  Co.,  Printers 237 

Fowler,  John  E.,   Fashion   Bazaar  and  Sewing  Machine 

Rooms 232 

Frankenstein,  I.,   Merchant  Tailor 187 

Franklin,  M.  A.,  &  Co.,   Produce  Commission  Merchants  154 

Fraser.  George,  Baker  and  Confectioner 212 

Friederang,  M.,  Art  Publishing  House 248 

Friedlander,  D.,  Mfr.  Butchers'  Uniforms 287 

Fritz,  Ferdinand,  Grocer 230 

Fuller,  D.  B.,  Florist 179 

Fuller  Warren  Co.,  Mfrs.    of  Stoves  and  Ranges 108 

Fuller  Watchman's  Electrical  Detector  Co  ,  The 176 

GANIF.RE  &  LAYTON,  Photographers 209 

Ganshow,  Mrs.    Wm.,   Dealer  in   Painters'  Supplies,  and 

Painters  and  Decorators 165 

Garben,  Charles,  Baker  and  Confectioner 284 

Garden  City  Stove  Co 202 

Garden  City  Bakery 225 

Garden  City  Mfg.   Co 22S 


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Gaffney,  Jas    C.  &  Co.,  Real  Estate 186 

Garden  City  Sand  Co.,   The 234 

Garratt's  Drexell  Steam  Laundry 233 

George  &  Miller,   Real  Estate  Brokers 121 

Gibb,   Wm.  R.,  Architect 203 

Gillmann,  C    F.  &  Co.,  Jewelers 282 

Gindele.  Charles  W.,  Contractor  and  Builder 106 

Given,  Robert  H.,  Real  Estate  Broker 203 

Globe  Savings  Bank 98 

Goetz,  Henry,  Druggist 136 

Gordon,  L.  A.,  Mfr.   of  Stove  Repairs,   Fire  Brick,   Stove 

Cement,  etc 204 

Gorton    &    Lidgerwood  Co.,    Mfrs.    of    Steam  and    Hot 

Water  Heating  Apparatus,  etc 103 

Grace  Varnish  Co.,   Mfrs.   of  Fine  Varnishes 214 

Grand  Trunk    Railroad Inside  back  cover. 

Grant  Brothers,  Merchant  Tailors 159 

Grant,  W,  D.,  Printer  and  Stationer 130       U 

Gray,  W.    H.     &  Bro.,   Mfrs.   of  Well  Boring  and   Mill 


PACE. 

Hinterberger,  Jos.,  Mfr.   of  Bungs  for  Barrels,  etc         . .    116 
Hoffman  Decorative  Moulding  Co  ,  Mfrs.  of  Artisiic  In- 
terior Decorations 278 

Hood,  \Vm.,  Electrician 179 

Holmes,  Frank  F.  &  Co.    Underwriters 104 

Holton,  Seelye  &  Mooney,  Real  Estate  Brokers 125 

Home  National  Bank,  The. ..    '••• 193 

Hotel  Midland  (Mrs.  F.  H.  Thompson) 182 

Ilooley's  Theatre 144 

Howard  &  Wilson  Publishing  Company,  publishers  of  the 

"Farm,  Field  and  Stockman,"  etc. 143 

Howard,  Terrell  &  Co. ,   Plumbers,  Gasfitters,  etc 221 

Hubbard,  John  N  ,  Wholesale  Dealer  in  Broom  Corn  and 

Broom   Mf >  s.'  Supplies   ...  199 

Hubert,  The  Tailor   (Hubert  Altenhofen) 238 

Huron  Pharmacy  Company,  The 224 

Hurt,  Rudolph,  Merchant  Tailor,  etc   . .    155 

"ussey,    A.  &  Co  ,  Importers   and  Jobbers  in   Leaf  To- 
bacco       .    137 


Machinery,   Tools  and  Supplies 232'     Hutchins'  Refrigerator  Car  Company,  Transporters  of  Cal- 


Green,  Wm.  &  Co.,  Importers  of  Cement 252 

Gregory  Bros. ,  Printers  192 

Gregson  &  Fischer,  Produce  Commission  Merchants  ....  187 

Greiner,  Robert,  Economical  Cupalo  Co.,  The no 

Grimm,  B..  Butter,  Eggs,  Cheese,  etc 215 

Gross.  J.  P.  &  Co.,  Broom  Corn  and  Broom  Mfrs.'  Sup- 
plies   169 

Gross,  N.,  Merchant  Tailor 211 

Groves  &  Co. ,  Dealers  in  Live  Stock 206 

Gruoner,  G.  A. ,  Druggist  209 

Gunderson  Bros.,  Hay,  Grain,  Coal,  Coke  and  Wood 258 

Gunn,  Alex.  II.,  Real  Estate  Broker 263 

Guthrie,  W.  &  Co.,  Real  F.state  Brokers 228 

HAAKE,  Louis,  Grocer 244 

Haaker,  R.  B.,  "Eagle"  Boot  and  Shoe  Store 215 

Haas,  Archibald,  Pharmacist 143 

Haase,  Theodore,  Undertaker.... 117 

Hagenson,  Helmer  A.,  Cigars,  etc 268 

Hall,  Joseph  G.,  Wool  Merchant 169 

Hall  &  Ross  Husking  Glove  Company,  Mfrs.  of  Husking 

Gloves  and  Mittens 140 

Hall,  Sherman  &  Co.,  Wool 243 

Hall  Signal  Company,  Mfrs.  of  all  kinds  of  Electric  and 

Mechanical  Signaling  Apparatus  for  Railroads. . .  132,  133 
Halverson  &  Bredshall  Company,  The,  Mfrs.  of  the 

"Columbia"  Folding  Bed.. 115 

Haller,  O.  G.,  Druggist  235 

Hamill,  Patrick,  Meats,  etc 269 

Hammond,  The  G.  H.  Co.,  Packers  of  Beef,  Pork,  etc. .  96 

Hansen,  Harald  M.,  Architect 127 

Hardekopf,  Otto  N.,  Undertaker 212 

Harms,  O.  F.,  Furniture,  Carpets,  etc  262 

Harms,  O.  F.  (German  Type),  Household  Furniture....  180 

Hart,  J.,  Mouldings,  Picture  Frames,  etc 233 

Haussner.  Chas..  Real  Estate  Broker 264 

Haynes,  N.  B  ,  Company,  Mfrs.  Agents  for  Foreign  and 

Domestic  Ladies'  Goods,  etc 1 1 1 

Hazard,  John,  Hardware,  Household  Goods,  etc 235 

Henley  &  Keats,  Druggists 212 

Hecker,  Geo.  V.  Co.,  Mfrs.  of  Hecker's  Self-Raising 

Flour,  Buckwheat,  etc  1-12 

Hedder,  H.,  Coal  and  Wood  136 

Heinze  Bros.,  Grocers.  -no 

Hemmelgarn,  Henry,  Grain,  Produce,  Seeds,  Live  Stock, 

etc. ,  Commission  Merchant 1 29 

4— Heitmann  &  Wiley,  Real  Estate  Brokers  195 

Hennessy  Bros.,  Contractors  and  Builders 125 

Hensel,  A.,  Painter  and  Dealer  in  Paints,  Wallpaper, 

etc 260 

Hess,  R.  R.,  Wood  Engraver 186 

Hewitt,  C.  M.,  Railroad  Material 183 

Hilgendorf.  J.,  Wood  Turning,  Scroll  Sawing,  etc 193 

Hildebrandt.  (.'.,  Dealer  in  Furniture  and  Upholsterer.  .  123 

Hiltz,  John  J.,  Architect ....  216 

Hindberg,  C.  G. ,  Dentist 167 


ifornia  Fruit 109 

ILLINOIS  SEED  Co.,  The  204 

Illinois  Storage  Co 127 

Illinois  Type  Foundry  Co.,  The     275 

Importers'  Warehouses,  A  and  B,  The 244 

Iowa  Live  Stock  Commission  Company 1 54 

Jackson,   Thomas  &  Son,   Contractors  for  Sewers,   Sub- 
ways and  Electric  Underground  Conduits 221 

Jacob,  Emil,  Painter,    and  Dealer  in  Paints 119 

Jaeger,  Philipp,  Wholesale  Meat  Dealer  269 

Jarvis  Wine  and  Brandy  Co     135 

Jenkins  &  Thompsen,  Decorators  and  Dealers  in  Decora- 
tors' Supplies 159 

Jensen,  Christ,    Importer  and   Wholesale  Whiskey  Mer- 
chant            148 

Jennings  (The  E.j   Co.,    Mfrs.    of  Sleeping,    Parlor  and 
Dining    Car    Furnishings,    and    Proprietors   of  the 

Oriental   Laundry 255 

Johnson,  Jas.    &  'Son,  Grocers ....  196 

Johnson,  Geo.  C.,  Hardware,  Stoves.  Tinware,  etc 158 

Johnson  Bros. ,  Grocery  and  Meat  Market 146 

Johnson,  E.  E.,  Carpenter  and  Builder 258 

Jones,  J.  B.,   Manufacturing  Company,   Mfrs.  of  Eureka 

Folding  Wire  Mattresses  and  Cots 217 

Jungkaus,    R.  &  Son,  Dry  Goods,  Notions,  etc 264 

Kaehler,  Fred,  Shipper  of,  and  Dealer  in  Coal 218 

Kaempfer,  A  ,  Jeweler,  etc .        .      177 

Kaiser,  Henry,  Clothing,  Hats,  Gents' Furnishing,  etc...  167 

Kapp,  Conrad,  Baker  and  Confectioner 226 

Kapsa,  Alois  M.,  Hardware,   Stoves,  etc 205 

Karg,  George,  Pharmacist 163 

Kaspar  &  Karel,  Bankers,  etc 188 

Kemper  Bros.,  Wholesale  Fruit  and  Produce  Merchants.  240 
Kempter,  E.  W.,  Copper  and  Sheet  Iron  Worker,  Roofer, 

etc 192 

Kendall,  L.  Wilmer,  Druggist 180 

Kersting,  H.  C.,   Photographer 163 

Kikkebusch  Bros.,  Grocers 201 

Kimball,  G.   F  ,  Dentist 196 

Kimball  &   LaGrave,    Proprietors  of   the  Enterprise  Car- 
pet Cleaning  Co. .          219 

Klein  &  Sawyer,  Pharmacists 264 

Klein,  S.,  Dry  Goods,  Notions,  etc 262 

Klemm,   Wm.,   Machinist 119 

Klofath,  John,  Boots  and  Shoes , 165 

Knauer  Bros.,  Real  Estate  and   Loan  Brokers 185 

Knaus  &  Green  Mfg.  Co.,  The,  Mfrs.  of  Furniture 224 

Knight  iV  Linderman,  Real  Estate  Brokers  and  Agents.  .  198 

Knowles,  Frank  J.,  Pharmacist 163 

Koenig,  John,  Hardware,  Stoves,  etc 123 

Konapaske,  F.,  Dry  Goods,  etc 243 

Kramer  Bros   &.  Co.,  Painters  and  Decorators 237 

Kranz,  S.,  Photographer 238 

Krebs,  Louis.  Undertaker,  etc 171 

Krimbill  &  Fuchs,  Real  Estate  Brokers 274 


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Kronenburger,  Nic.,  Architect   238 

Kuder,  Chap.  V.,  Mfr.  of  Metal  Cornices,  Skylights,  etc., 

and  Roofer 121 

Kvitek,  Karel,  Druggist 173 

LADE,  Dr.  FRANK  L.,  Veterinary  Surgeon 191 

Laitsch,  Emil,   Undertaker 260 

Lake  Shore  Sand  Company,   Dealers  in  Sand,  Gravel  and 

Building  Materials     261 

Lamonte,  O'Donnell  &  Co.,  Printers  and  Bookbinders. . .    138 

Lamprecht  &  Byrnes,  Dry  Goods,  Notions,  etc 261 

Lang,  Felix,  Mfr.  of  Mouldings 250 

Lange,  IL,  Carriage  Trimmer  and  Repairer 211 

Langer,  G.  E.,  Mfr.  of  Artistic  Signs  148 

Lansing  &  McGarigle,   Restaurant -Cafe 280 

Larson  Bros.,  Mfrs.  of  Universal  Rugs  and  Mats 258 

Larson,  O.  &  Son,   Mfrs.    of   Furniture  and    Dealers    in 

Household  Goods 185 

Larson.  C.  J  ,  Groceries,  Meats,  etc  253 

Latta  &  Raff,  Painters  and  Dealers  in  Paints,  etc 247 

Laurel  Bakery  Lunch  Room ....   200 

Lazenby,  }.,  Mfr.  of  Color  Cards  for  Mixed  Paints 229 

Leffmann  &  Timm,  Grocers 216 

I.eibach,  C.  J.,  Merchant  Tailor 167 

Lenz,  C.,  Boots  and  Shoes 153 

Leopold  &  Auerbach,  Cigars,  etc  246 

Leopold,  Louis,  Livery  Stables 198 

""i.eutgert,  A.  L.,  Mfr.  of  Sausages 147 

Lever  Spiral  Co.,  The   209 

Lewis,  H.&M.,  Upholsterers  and  Mfrs.  of  Mattresses. ..    116 
I.ewisson,  Boyce  &  Smith,  Mfrs.  of  Umbrellas  and  Walk- 
ing Sticks 225 

Libby  Prison  War  Museum I ' 

Lidell    &  Williams,   Mfrs    of   Base,    Head  and    Coiner- 
blocks 124 

Lincoln  Bicycle  Exchange 234 

Lindley,  E.,  Cigars,  Tobacco,  etc 225 

Lindstrom,  Malmsted  &  Co.,  Real  Estate  Brokers 220 

Lippincott,  Charles  &  Co.,  Mfrs.  of  Soda  Water  Apparatus  102 
Lipps,  G.  A.,  Upholsterers  and  Decorators  of  Furniture' 

etc 160 

Logan  House    (Mrs.  E.    Loftus) 113 

Lonergan,  M.  B.,   Photographer 141 

Lorang,  Anderson  Co  ,  Mfrs.  of  Musical  Instruments. . .   257 

Low,  J.  S. ,  Mattress  Maker  and  Upholsterer 266 

Loomis,  S.  C.  &  Co. ,  Photographers 240 

Linke,  R.,  Business  Agent 216 

Luder,  Benedict,   Plumber  and  Gasfitter 202 

Luedeka,  Wm.  &  Son,  Mfrs.  of  Double  White  Wine  and 

Pure  Cider   Vinegar  . .-: 168 

Lundell,  Olson  &  Co.,  Dealers  in   Dry  Goods,  etc.,  and 

Mfrs.  of  Organs 143 

Lurie,  Adolph,  Dry  Goods,  etc 134 

Lyons,  Bros.,  China,  Crockery,  Glassware,  etc 1 19 

Lyons,  James  I.,  Mfr.  of  Artificial  Limbs   2/9 

Mansure,   E.  L.  &  Co.,  Upholstery  and  Drapery  Trim- 
mings     179 

McCloud,  The,  Iron  and  Steel  Co 273 

McConnell,  J.  A.,  Meats,  Butter,  Cheese,  etc . .  210 

McDermott,  Thomas,  Wines,    Liquors,  etc 168 

McDonough  &  Walker,   Printers..          257 

McEwen,  Robert,  Painter  and  Decorator 234 

Macfarlane,  J.  A.  &  Co  ,  Mfrs.  of  Rattan  and  Reed  Fur- 
niture, Iron  Wagons,  Tricycles,  Velocipedes,  etc. . . .    146 
McGregor,  W.  &  Co. ,  Steam  Engines,  Boilers,  Saw  Mills 

and  General    Machinery 145 

McMahon  &  Scanlon,  Wholesale  and    Retail    Dealers   in 

Coal,  Coke  and  Wood 15: 

McNamara,  I,.,  Confectionery,  Ice  Cream,  etc 156 

Madison  House  (Mrs.  Roundy,  Proprietress) 195 

Maerklin,  G.  W.,  Pharmacist 242 

Madlung,  Eidmann  &  McCortney,  Real  Estate    Brokers..  192 

Malam,  Edward,  Grocer ,.   212 

Malcher,  Miss  L.,  Florist 236 

Mahlum  &  Johnson,  Grocers 222 

Martin,    Bros.,   Mfrs.    of    Buggies,    Wagons,  etc 155 

Martin,  W.  D.  &  Son,  Woodworking  Machinery 163 


Martindale,   II.  II. ,  Livery    Stable,  Horseshoeing,  etc. ..   230 

Marx,  Zero,  Mfr.  of  Artistic  Signs 119 

Mason,  W.  T.,  Druggist 230 

Maurer,  Robert,  Importer  and  Dealer  in  Musical  Merchan- 
dise           256 

Mautner,   Brothers  &  Co  ,   Mfrs.  of    Pocket    Books   and  L 

Fancy  Leather  Goods     197 

Merz,  G.,  Mfr.  of  Cigar  Boxes,  etc 160 

Messinger,  Chas.  T.,   Mfr.  of  and   Dealer  in   Hardwood 

Lumber         243 

Meyhoefer,  Julius,  Mfr.  of  Fine  Furs,  etc 198 

Middleton  Car  Spring  Co  ,  The,  Mfrs.  of  Combined  Spiral 

Car  Spring,  etc 109 

Midland    Desk  Mfg.  Co.  The,      257 

Miller,  James  A.  &  Co.,  Fire  Insurance  Agents 185 

Miller,  J,  P.  &Co.,  Contractors   for  Boring  and  Sinking 

Artesian,  Oil  and  Gas  Wells,  etc 129 

Miller,  John.  &  Co  ,  Hides,  Pelts,  Tallow  and  Grease.  . .    138 

Miner  &  Lowe.  Hay,  Grain  and  Feed   ...    258 

Minnick,  E.  G.,  Real  Estate  Broker 252 

Molter  &  Kretschmer,  Sanitary   Plumbers,  etc 152 

Morse  Chocolate  Co.,  The,  Mfrs  of  Liquid  Chocolates  . .   255 
Moses,  Charles  A.,  Mason,  Builderand  General  Contractor   120 
Moore,  Bros.,  Dealers  in  Furniture,  Carpets  and   House- 
hold Goods 191 

Moore,  H.  J.,  Ladies  Tailor-Made  Garments 275 

Moore,  W.  M. ,  Pharmacist 270 

Moyen,  Bros.,  Pharmacists 147 

Murphy  Smokeless  Furnace  and  Automatic   Stoker,  The.    112 
Murray  &  Nickell  Mfg.  Co.,  Millers  of  Drugs,  Spices  and 

Chemicals 171 

Mutual  Life  Insurance  Co.  of  New  York 104 

Nafziger.  Albert,   Druggist 161 

Nash  &  Rea.  Plumbers,  Gasfitters  and  Sewer  Builders. ...   150 

'National  Brewing  Co.,  The ....    140— —""""' 

National  Distilling  Go's.  Red  Star  Compressed  Yeast. . . .   208 

National  Linseed  Oil  Co  .  The 239 

National  Silk  Mfg.  Co 190 

Nelson,  L.  E.  &  Co.,  Hardware,  etc 214 

Nelson  &  Moller  Co.,  The,  Mfrs  of  Fine  Parlor  Furniture  143 
Neuberger,  J.   &  Co.,  Produce  Commission  Merchants. .   200 

Neustadt,  Fred,  Plumber  and  Sewer  Builder,  etc 152 

Newberry  Warehouse  and  Storage  Co.,  The 194 

Newman,  E.  M. ,  Architect 175 

New  Princeton   Laundry 168 

New  York  Installment  Co.,  Dealers  in   House  Furnishing 

Specialties 247 

New  York  Sign  and  Show  Card  Works 246 

Nielson,  C.  N.  P.,  Mfr.  of  Cigars  and  Dealer  in  Tobacco, 

Stationery,  etc -, .   263 

Niesen,  Bros.,  Mfrs.  of  fine  Vinegar  and  Cider. 224 

Nixon,  J.  C.,  &  Co.,  Railroad  Labor  Agents 196 

Nordahl  &  Olson,  Jewelers 232 

Noren,  A.,  Flour,  Feed,  Hay,  Corn  and  Mill  Feed 266 

North  Chicago  Roofing  Co   1 16 

North  Side  Natatorium  (Prof.  Fritz  Mayer,  Proprietor)..   269 
Northwestern   Steam   Carpet   Cleaning  and  Renovating 

Works....     ' 141 

O'BRIEN  &  PIIELAN,  Wholesale  Meat  Market. 165 

Oberg,  R.   E.  &  Co  ,  Mfrs.  of   •'  Excelsior"  Buckwheat 

and  Rolled  Oats 223 

Obermann,  A  ,  Druggist 250 

Ohlendorf,  Henry  L  ,  Pharmacist 232 

Okoniewski.  Peter,  Diamonds,  Jewelry,  etc 206 

Olson  Brothers,  Grocers ....          197 

Olson,  K.  B.  &  Co.,  Mfrs   of  Pants 253 

O'Malley,  Thomas,  Plumber,  etc 167 

O'Malley,  W.  J.,  Commission  Merchant  in  Fresh  Meats.   265 

Oswald,  F.  A.  &  Co  ,  Hardware,  etc 206 

PAGE  CONFECTIONERY  Co.,  THE  M.  E 166 

Palmer  Houee in 

Park  One  Price  Shoe  House,  The  (L.  F.  Shanovski,  Pro- 
prietor)  268 

Patterson    W.    S.  &  Co.,  Steam  and  Hot  Water  Heating 

Engineers  and  Contractors 114 

Pennington,  B.  &  Co.,  Pharmacists 120 


TABLE  OK  CONTENTS. 


Perlich,  Eugene,   Baker 153 

Perry,  E.  J..D.  D.  S.,  Dentist 197 

Peterson,  Wm.  F.,  Mfr.  of  Doors,  Sash.  Blinds,  etc  ....    150 

Peterson,  T.  A.  &  Co.,  Real  Estate  Brokers     /go 

Pettersen,  J.   M.,  Druggist 203 

Plankinton,  Jerome,  Surveyor 257 

Piano  Mfg.  Co.,  The,  Mfrs  of   Agricultural  and  Harvest- 
ing Machinery 226 

Phoenix  Chemical  Works 231 

Picket,  Jacob  &  Bro. ,  Cut  Stone  Contractors 261 

Pieper,  George  &  Co  ,  Hardware,  etc 204 

Piper,  A.  S   &  Co. ,  Ice  Dealers  and   Mfrs.  of  Ice   tools, 

Wagons,  Plows,  etc   146 

Pohle,  R.  E.,  Mfr   of  Tables  and  Hall  Trees 149 

Poole,  Jas  ,  Livery  Stables 156 

Porter,  Frank  F.,  Hardware,  Stoves,  etc. ...          156 

Portman  &  Parker.  Real  Estate  Brokers 146 

Powers,  \V.  P  ,  Mfr.  of   Powers'  Hot  Water  Regulator  for 

Heaters.  Furnaces,  etc         98 

Prince's  European  Hotel  (Simeon  D.   Prince,  Proprietor).   210 

Prussing,  F. ,  Grocer 210 

Pullman  Palace  Car  Company loo 

Pusheck,  F.  \V.,  Groceries  and  Provisions 195 

Pyatt,  Frank    Druggist         2^9 

RABK  &  MEYER,  Merchant  Tailors 164 

Radtke,  R.  C.,  Fruit  and  Produce  Commission  Merchant.   240 

Ramsey  &  Lowe,  Produce  Commission  Merchants 240 

Randolph    S.  M.,  Architect    .          259 

Rascher  Map  Publishing  Co. ,  The 209 

Raymond  Bros.,  Proprietors  of  the  Michigan  Central  Rail- 
road Transfer  Co ....   162 

Read,  A.,  Grocer 164 

Read,    Geo.   B.   &   Co.,    Carriage    Builders   and    Horse- 

shoers      . • 122 

Reed,  D   P.,  Dealer  in  Household  Goods         266 

Reeder,  J.  S.,  Mfr.  of  Wigs,  Hair  Goods,  etc 172 

Reichardt,  F.,  Agent  for  the  Dinet  &  Delfosse  Tape  Worm 

Expeller  ..  114 

Reinhardt,  H.,  Merchant  Tailor 130 

Reinhold,  Wm.,  M.  D.,  Pharmacist 128 

Reiss,  H.  &  Co.,   Mfrs.   of   Fine   Picture   Frames  and 

Mouldings 267 

Rembold,  L.  F.,  Watchmaker  and  Jeweler 214 

Rhode,  R.  E.,  Pharmacist    241 

Rice,  John  C  ,  Hardware,  Stoves,  Tinware,  etc 212 

Riegert  &  Knorr   Engineers  and  architects 206 

Kiel,  Gco.  F.,  Photo-artist 182 

Rinn,  Philip,  Co  ,  Mfrs.    of  Frames,  Sash,  Doors,  etc. . .    170 
Ritchie  Carpet  Co.,  Dealers  in  Furniture,  Carpets,  etc. . .    195 

Rittershaus    C.  F.,  Meats    211 

Robertson,  Robt..  Plumber  and  Gasfitter 254 

Roche,  E.  H.,  Wholesale  Wines  and  Liquors 175 

Rolfe,  Mrs.  V.,  Milliner 236 

Roman,  Louis,  Dealer  in  Gents'  Furnishing  Goods 267 

Rosene,  E.  A.,  Pharmacist     214 

Rothschild,  E.  &  Bros.,  Wholesale  Mfrs.  of  Fine  Cloth 

ing 97 

Rounsavell ,  Geo. ,  Cooperage 231 

Royal  Remedy  &  Extrac;  Co  ,  The Inside  front  cover 

Royai  Remedy  &  Extract  Co.,  The 188 

Roziene,  Bernard,  Pharmacist    207 

Rueter,  J.  H.  F.,  Grocer 266 

Ryan,  D .  W.,  Cooper          182 

SALLADAV,  J.  W.  £  Co.,  Produce  Commission  Merchants.. .  190 

Sandberg.  N.  J..  House  Furnishing  Goods 134 

Sanger,  Moody  &  Steel  Stone  Co  ,  Dealers  in  Joliet  Lime- 
stone, etc    249 

Scandia  Furniture  Co.,  The         231 

Sheib,  Henry,  Manufacturer  of  Mirrors 251 

Schick,  William,  Furniture,  Carpets,  etc 164 

Schiewe,  A.  C.,  Dry  Goods,  Notions,  etc         ...    270 

Scherer,  Andrew,  Pharmacist 215 

Schiller  &  Mailander,  Florists 164 

Schitnek,  J.  I.,  Pharmacist 254 

-Schii kowsky,  H .  J. ,  Sign  Maker 121 


PAGE. 
Schmidt,  M.  B.,  Mfr.  of,  and  Dealer  in  Saloon,  Store  and 

Office  Fixtures 147 

Schmidt,  L.,  Undertaker 272 

Schmidt,  E.  A. ,   Druggist 141 

Schimpferman  &  Son,  Importers  of  Wines,  Liquors,  Ales, 

Groceries   Cigars,  etc ...  242 

Schofield,  W.  E.,  Real  Estate  Brokers 240 

Scholer,  Fred,  Jeweler 173 

Schommer,  M.,  Boots  and  Shoes 225 

Schrage.  Frank,  Druggist 136 

Schramm,  Wm. ,  Grocer 269 

Schramm,  H.  G. ,  Jeweler 22? 

Scott,  C    H.,  Grocer 222 

Schultz  &  Hirsch,  Mfrs.   of   Mattresses,   Comforters,  Pil- 
lows, Cushions,  etc 122 

Schumacher,  C.  F.,  Jr.,  Real  Estate  Broker 165 

Schwartz,  Adolph  &  Co.,  Meats  and  Provisions 211 

Schwitzner,  Geo. ,  One  Price  Clothing  House 177 

Seaborg,  I.  O  ,  Grocer    242 

Searle  &  Hereth  Co.,  The,  Mfrs. of  Standard  Pharmaceu- 
tical-Preparations    120 

Sellstrom  &  Kilby,  Artistic  Tailors   135 

Ser Vis,  Mrs.  J.  F.,  Confectioner 215 

Seeger,  Fred  &  Co.,  Mfrs.  of  Cigars 258 

Seelow,  F.  W.,  Mfr.  of  Carriages  and  Wagons,  etc 193 

Sethness,  C.  O.  &  Co.,  Manufacturing  Chemists 279 

Shalek  &  Lintz,  Merchant  Tailors. 222 

Shealy's  Steam  Laundry     159 

Sherman,  Hall  &  Co  ,  Wool  Commission  Merchants 243 

Sheridan,  T    W.   &  C.  B.,  Mfrs.    of    Paper   Cutters' and 

Bookbinders'  Machinery 259 

Shillington  Isaac,  Livery  and  Boarding  Stables 153 

Shniedewend  &  Lee  Co.,  Printers'  Machinery. 213 

Sibley,  Hiram,  Fireproof  Warehouses,  The 118 

Silver  Islet  Mining  and  Milling  Co 141 

Simmeth,  John,  Baker  and  Confectioner 230 

Simon.  Charles  E.,  Produce  Commission  Merchant 237 

Simpson,  W.  W. ,  Pianos,  Organs,  etc     169 

Sinclair,  S.  H.  Co.,  Mfrs.  of  Laundry  Machinery  .......  140 

Slater,  Will  C.,  Merchant  Tailor 178 

Slattery,  T.  W.  &  Co.,  Real  Estate  Brokers 272 

Smale,  Robert,  Meats  and  Provisions 244 

Smiley,  H.  R.,  Scale  Works 157 

Smith,  M.  N.,  Jeweler      263 

Smith,  A.,  Wholesale  and  Retail  Grocer 113 

Smith  &  Birks,  Groceries  and  Provisions 114 

Smith,  J.  L. ,  Hardware,  Cutlery,  Stoves  etc 147 

'Smith,  Dunlap  &  Co.,  Real  Estate  Brokers 129 

Smith  Corrugating  Co  ,  Mfrs.  of  Sheet  Metal  and  Corru-  . 

gated  Iron  Work,  "  Smith  Patent  Ventilator,"  etc. . .  199 

Smith,  H.  M..  Dealer  in  Stoves,  Hardware   Tinware,  etc.  228 

Smith-Obergfell,  Mfg.  Co.,  Builders  and  Supplies 161 

Spalding,  W.  P.,  Bookseller,  etc 283 

Speer,  H.  C.,  Dealer  in  First-class  Investment  Securities.  178 

Stadler,  Geo.  J. ,  Sign  Painter 116 

Stauber,  Louis,  Hardware,  Tinware,  etc 226 

Stenicka,   F.  &  O. ,  Druggists 194 

Stevenson,  D.  S. ,  Real  Estate  Broker 124 

Stevenson,  J.    H.   &   Co.,    Mfrs.    of   Fine  Fringes,    Up- 
holstery Trimmings  and  Art  Decorations 250 

Stewart's  "Fair"  (M.  L.  Stewart)     126 

Stimson,  H.  P  ,    Mfr.  of  the  Boyd   Patent   Hoisting  Ma- 
chine and  Mason  Material  Elevator 239 

Stock,   Ernest,  Real  Estate  Broker 223 

Stock,  L.,  Fancy  Steam  Dye  Works 231 

Stone,  Aug.  N.,  Watchmaker  and  Jeweler 234 

Storer,  C.  A.  &  Co.,  Pharmacists 188 

Strasburger  &  Van  Meter,  Real  Estate  Brokers 207 

Strauss,  Geo.,  Hardware,  etc. ...  236 

Strauss  &  Smith,  Furniture,  Carpets,  Stoves  etc 208 

Strauss,  Yondorf  &  Rose,  Wholesale  Clothiers 276 

Street,  Young   &    Kent    Mfg.    Co.,   Mfrs.    of   Plumbers' 

Brass  Goods  and  Hose  Trimmings. 244 

Strong,  C.   H.  &  Co  ,   Mfrs.  of  Strong's    Arnica   Tooth, 

Toilet  and  Shaving  Soaps,  Arnica  Jelly,  etc 134 

Suchy,  John,  Photographer 194 


TABI.K  OF  CONTENTS. 


Sumner,   Fauley   Art   Co.,    Picture    Mouldings   and    Art 

Specialties 208 

TAM.MAN,  CHAS.,  Real  Estate  Broker 158 

Tarrant  &  Ramsay  Co  ,  Light  and  Heavy  Castings 170 

Ten  Eyck  Portrait  Co 268 

Thompson,  A    E.,  Pharmacist 134 

Thornburgh    &    Glessner,    Mfre.    of    Mill   and    Elevator 

Supplies 177 

Tindall,   H.  M.,  Fish,  Canned  Goods,  Butter,  Cheese  and 

Eggs 238 

Tomtinson,  I.  &  Co.,   Hardwood  Lumber ,  •    192 

Torpe.  August,  Real  Estate  Broker 245 

Townsend,  Hostetter  &  Co.,  Mfrs.   of  Chromos,   Litho 

graphic,  Iron  and  Glass  Show  Cards 126 

Trautwein,  Win.,  Dyer  of  Cotton  and  Woolen  Yarns. . . .  201 
Trefry,  David,  Lamps,  Glassware  and  Household  Goods.  148 
Trench,  Richard  R.,  Organist,  Music  Teacher  and  Dealer 

in  Pianos,  Organs,  etc 247 

Triggs,  J.  &  Co  ,  Oyster  and  Fish  Market 259 

Turnbull  &  Cnllerton,  Gypsumineral  Cement  Roofing  ...      iii 

Turnock,  E.  Hill,  Engineer  and  Architect 189 

UNION  FURNACE  Co.,  Mfrs.  of  Warm  Air  Furnaces,  etc.    199 

Union  Livery  Co  ,  The 205 

Union  Nut  Company,   The,  Mfrs.  of  Nuts,  Bolts  etc   ...   246 

Union  Park  Hotel  (L.  Burk,   Proprietor) 201 

Union  Special   Sewing    Machine   Co.,    Mfrs.    of   Elastic 

Stitch  Sewing  Machines 271 

Union  Steam  Boiler  Works,  Jas.  Leonaid  Propr 130 

Union  Switch  and   Signal  Co   142 

Union  Tailoring  Co.  (Harry  M.  Brown,   Proprietor) 271 

VALENTINI,  R.,  Mfr.  of  and  Dealer  in  Ice   Cream,   Con- 
fectionery, Cigars,  etc 270 

Vanaman,   Alonzo     &   Co. ,     Importers  and    Jobbers     in 

Cigars •.    200 

Van  Gelder,  M.,   Mfr.  of  Mattresses,  Bedding,  etc  219 

Varney,  G.  W.,   Photographer 227 

Vasumpaur,  John,  Hardware,  Stoves,  Tinware,  etc 264 

Villere,  J.  Sidney,  &  Co.,  Architects 257 

Virginia  Livery  (K.  E.  Masterson,  Proprietor) 128 

Visconti,  F.,  Dealer  in  Antique  Furniture,  etc 267 

Vognild,  E.  L.,  Jeweler   230 

WAACK  DR.,  Dentist 237 

Wachs,  E.  H.,  Mfr.  of  Engines,  Boilers,  Pumps,   Tools, 

Shafting,  Pulleys,  Valves,  etc 155 

Wade,  G.  G. ,  Civil  and  Mechanical  Engineer 126 

Wagner,  F.  W.,  Painter  and  Decorator   206 

Walker,  M.  &  Co.,  Real  Estate  and  Loans 251 

Wallace  &  Sons  Mfg.  Co.'s  Silver  Wareand  Table  Cutlery  186 

Wallach,  II.  L.,  Hatter,   Shirt  Maker  and  Furnisher 224 

Wamsutta  Shirt   Co  ,    Mfrs.    of   Shirts,    and    Dealers   in 

Men's  Furnishing  Goods 263 


Warner  Bros.,  Mfrs.  of  Corsets 172 

Warren,  W.  H.,  Contractor,    Builder  and   Mfr.  of  Hard- 
wood Interior  House  Finishings 137 

Washington  Wire  Works   265 

Waskow,  Mrs.  C .,  Grocer 203 

Wegner  &  Olsen,    Mfrs.  of  Beer  Stills,    Railroad  Tanks, 
Distillers',  Brewers'  and  Vinegar  Tubs,  Cisterns,  Milk 

Vats,  etc 162 

Weiland  &  Freiberg,  Mfrs.  of  Mouldings 121 

Weller  Mfg.   Co..    Founders,    Machinists  and    Mfrs.    of 

Mill  and, Grain  Elevator   Supplies 196 

Weiner,   F. ,   Meats,  etc 159 

Weir  &  Craig  Mfg.  Co  ,  Machine  Shop  and  Brass  Foun- 
dry, Plumbers'  Steam  and  Gasfitters'  Supplies   277 

Weisskopf,  A.,  Dry  Goods,  etc 272 

Weppner,  John,  Plumber  and  Gasfitter 123 

Weckler-Prussing  Brick  Co  ,  Mfrs.  of  Bricks 117 

West,  Andress  &  Co.,    Grain  and    Produce   Commission 

Merchants   263 

Western  Fireman  and  Journal  of  Public  Works,  The. . . .   227 

Wetenkamp,  Henry,  Meats,  etc 123 

Wheaton,  R.  D.  &Co.,  Contractors  for  Bridges,  Viaducts. , 

Roofs  and  other  Structural  Work 199 

Wilce,  T.  &Co.,  Planing  Mills 171 

Wilcox,  J.  Fred,  Importer  of  Cigars 171 

Wilcox,  Shaw  &  Co.,  Real   Estate 183 

Wiley,  H.  C.,  Ice  Cream,  Fruit, Confectionery,  Stationery, 

etc 240 

Willard  Sons  &  Bell   Co.,  The,  Mfrs.   of   Car   and  Loco- 
motive Axles,  Boat  and  Mill  Shafting,  Forgings,  etc.   152 

Wilson,  A    M.,  Furniture,  Carpets,   etc 239 

Winger,  J.  H.,  Dealer  in  Sewing  Machines,  etc 156 

Wirth,  Charles,  &  Co.,  Stoves,  Tin  and  Hardware 161 

Wirth,  Gutman  &  Co.,  Importers  and    Mfrs'.  Agents  for 

Cigars,  and  Jobbers  of  Tobaccos,  etc   249 

Wisconsin  Central  Lines Outside  back  cover. 

Witte,  A.  F.,  Druggist 252 

Wolf  Co.,  The  Fred    W.,  Mfrs.  of  the  Linde  Ice  and  Re- 
frigerator Machines,  etc 103 

Wiigley,  Wm.,   Jr.  &   Co.,    Mfrs   of    Wrigley's    Mineral 

Scouring  Soap  270  *~~ 

Wunderle,  E.  L.,  Druggist 270 

Wunderlich,  R.,  Mfr.  of   Brass   Instruments  and  Import- 
er of  Musical  Instruments .      242 

YOTT,  F.  &  WM.  F.,  Livery  Stables 175 

Young,  Dr.  J.  S. ,  Veterinary  Surgeon 159 

Young  &  Farrel  Diamond  Stone  Sawing  Co.,  The 144 

Youngdahl  &  Lilja,  Jewelers,  etc   237 

ZABEL,  F.  Meats,  etc  238 

Zeitz,  Otto,  Jeweler. I  r8 

Zimmermann,  H.  &  Son,  Cigar  Mfrs   190 


TRIDING,  like  some  modern  Colossus,  the  southwestern 
shore  of  Lake  Michigan,   Chicago,  the  capital,  the  me- 
tropolis of  the  wealth-producing  West,  rears  her  stately 
head,  the   most  remarkable   city  in  the   world.      Within 
the  past   nine  decades  a  swamp,   the  story  of  her  subse- 
quent rise  and  progress  has  no  parallel  in  the  whole  his- 
tory of  the  country.     Men  and  women  still  live  among  us  who  remember  when 
Chicago  was,  so  to  speak,  in  her  swaddling-clothes;  when  there  were  no  man- 
sions and  no  villas,  no  huge  factories  and  no  mammoth  stores;  when  a  ride  of 
half  a  mile  from  the  site  of  the  Palmer  House  block  was  a  trip  to  the  country. 
Beyond   that    point   the  region  at  the  time  indicated    was  almost  like  an  un- 
known portion  of   the  earth.      Hecfi-^and  there  were    a  few  straggling  farm- 
houses,   but    in    the    broad    intervals    between   them   lay    an    arid    waste,  the 

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scene  a  veritable  swamp,  the  site  of  a  horrible  Indian  massacre.  To-day  look  at  it!  The  little 
handful  of  citizens,  the  village  of  1831  with  its  twelve  houses,  has  grown  to  a  mighty  population 
among  whom  is  spoken  every  civilized  language  of  the  globe.  Steamers  and  every  description  of 
lake  craft  ply  at  the  port  with  the  regularity  of  ferryboats;  the  news  of  the  Old  World  is  as  close 
to  us  in  point  of  time  as  if  it  came  from  a  neighboring  town;  while  through  the  telephone  we  listen 
to  the  voices  of  friends  hundreds  of  miles  away.  Time  and  space  are  practically  annihilated; 
presage  and  opinion  have  been  at  fault;  convenience  and  facility  have  been  potential;  and  what 
in  the  Old  World  would  be  deemed  but  a  short  lapse  of  period  has  sufficed  to  create  a  city  with  over  a 
million  inhabitants,  replete  with  the  products  of  the  soil,  resonant  with  the  hum  of  manufacture,  and 
abounding  with  the  treasures  of  art  and  comfort.  Truly  has  Chicago's  march  of  progress  been  up- 
ward and  onward.  Great  parks,  broad  avenues  and  magnificent  architecture;  schools,  colleges, 
churches,  clubs,  art  galleries,  hospitals  and  public  institutions  now  tell  the  story  of  a  young  race  al- 
ways moving  onward  toward  the  achievement  of  the  noblest  ends  in  life!  WThat  a  contrast !  In  a 
little  while  Chicago  will  have  enlarged  her  already  wide  domain  by  absorbing  the  surrounding  towns 
and  villages;  more  public  improvements  will  have  been  carried  out,  and  many  notable  enterprises 
will  have  been  inaugurated.  In  fact,  the  engineer  and  capitalist  are  already  at  work  digging,  build- 
ing, and  developing  to  the  utmost  our  vast  possibilities,  to  the  end  that  Chicago  shall  be,  when  the 
time  arrfves  to  celebrate  her  centennial,  one  of  the  greatest,  if  not  the  greatest,  city  on  the  American 
continent.  And  in  view  of  her  favorable  geographical  situation,  unrivaled  natural  advantages  and 
splendid  facilities,  it  requires  no  great  draught  on  prophetic  ken  to  foresee  the  realization  of  this 
forecast  for  the  Garden  City,  the  Phenix  City  of  America,  the  Metropolis  of  the  West.  While  it  is 
not  out  purpose  or  mission  to  enter  into  minute  details  concerning  the  early  settlement  and  history  of 
Chicago,  it  is  proper  for  us  to  embody,  in  a  work  of  this  character,  a  brief  sketch  of  the  more  notable 
facts  in  the  development  of  this  populous  locality  from  the  trackless  waste  it  once  was. 

THE  CITY'S  INCEPTION   AND   DEVELOPMENT. 

The  name  Chicago  is  of  Indian  origin,  signifying  "  wild  onion,"  and  is  first  mentioned  by  Perrot, 
a  Frenchman,  by  whom  it  was  visited  in  1671.  In  1803  a  stockade  fort  was  erected  near  the  mouth  of 
the  Chicago  River,  and  named  Fort  Dearborn.  When  the  war  with  Great  Britain  broke  out  in  1812, 
the  government,  apprehensive  that  a  post  among  the  Indians  so  far  from  the  frontier  could  not  be  suc- 
cessfully maintained,  ordered  the  commander  to  abandon  it.  The  Indians  destroyed  the  fort,  which 
was  rebuilt  in  1816.  The  town  was  organized  by  the  election  of  a  Board  of  Trustees,  August  10, 
1833.  On  September  26th  of  the  same  year  a  treaty  was  made  for  all  their  lands  with  the  Pottawat- 
tomies,  7,000  of  the  tribe  being  present,  after  which  they  were  removed  west  of  the  Mississippi  River. 
Where  the  Postoffice  now  stands  there  was  a  wolf-hunting  in  1832,  and  in  1833  there  were  great  rejoic- 
rngs  that  goods  could  be  transported  from  New  York  to  St.  Louis  in  the  short  space  of  twenty-three 
days.  The  charter  incorporating  the  city  of  Chicago  was  approved  March  4,  1837.  The  city  was 
first  lighted  by  gas  September,  1850.  The  first  railroad  in  the  Northwest  was  the  Galena  and  Chi- 
cago Union,  completed  to  Harlem  in  1848,  and  to  Elgin  in  1850  The  Rock  Island  Road  was  opened 
as  far  as  Joliet  iu  1851.  The  Illinois  Central  Road  was  chartered  in  1851,  and  communication  was 
established  with  New  York  in  1852,  by  the  completion  of  the  Michigan  Southern,  connecting  with  the 
Erie  Railroad.  Some  of  the  early  settlers  feared  that  canals  and  railroads  would  ruin  the  city.  To 
the  pioneers  of  that  period,  did  they  survive,  a  visit  to  the  Chicago  of  to-day  would  possess  all  the 
merit  of  a  fairy  tale.  Instead  of  the  insignificant  military  station,  they  would  now  find  a  solidly- 
built,  wealthy  metropolis;  the  greatest  railroad  center  and  primary  grain  port  in  the  world;  the  scene 
of  the  ceaseless  activities  of  over  a  million  of  eager,  restless  toilers,  attracted  by  its  fame  from  far  and 
near.  Fragmentary  as  our  remarks  under  the  semblance  of  an  historical  caption  may  appear,  we  opine 
we  have  said  enough  of  the  past.  Our  business,  as  the  title  of  this  work  indicates,  is  with  the  present; 
with  living  men  and  their  daily  occupations  and  successes;  what  they  are  doing  for  themselves  in  man- 
ufactures, commerce,  trade  and  finance,  and  in  advancing  the  general  prosperity  of  the  community. 


TME r 

METROPOLIS  OF  THE 
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METROPOL1S  OP  THE 


STATISTICAL, 

Chicago  received  its  charter  of  incor- 
poration in  1841,  and  has  rapidly  ad- 
vanced and  increased  in  population  and 
commercial  importance  since,  the  follow- 
ing statement  of  statistical  facts  exhibit- 
ing in  a  remarkable  degree  the  great  re- 
sources, wealth,  and  condition  of  this 
municipality  in  a  local  as  well  as  a  uni- 
versal sense.  The  estimated  number  of 
the  population  in  1835  was  1,000,  and  the 
exact  number  according  to  census  returns 
was,  in  1840,4,470;  1845,  12,080;  1848, 
20,035;  1850,  20,260;  1852,  38,733; 
1853,  60,652:1855,83,509;  1860,150,- 
ooo;  1867,  187,446;  1870,  298,977;  1875, 
410,000;  1880,  503,304 — 1890  reachinga 
grand  total  of  1,098,576. 

Chicago  (pronounced  she-kaw-go)  is 
situated  on  the  southwestern  shore  of  Lake 
Michigan,  at  the  mouth  of  the  Chicago 
River,  lat.  42°  50'  20"  N.,  long.  87°  37' 
W. ;  854  miles  from  Baltimore,  the  nearest 
point  on  the  Atlantic  seaboard,  and  2,4t7 
miles  from  San  Francisco.  Its  mean  ele- 
vation is  75  feet  above  Lake  Michigan, 
or  591  feet  above  mean  sea-level.  The 
climate  is  healthful  and  invigorating,  al- 
though the  winters  are  cold  and  the  tem- 
perature in  summer  is  liable  to  great  and 


sudden  changes;  but  an  exceptionally 
wel  1-managed  health  department  succeeds 
in  keeping  public  health  pretty  high. 
The  death-rate  of  17.48  per  1,000  popula- 
tion (1889)  is  among  the  lowest  for  any 
city  of  the  size  of  Chicago  on  the  globe. 
This  is  a  remarkable  fact  when  the  unsan- 
itary site, the  rapid  growth,  and  the  crowd- 
ed condition  of  some  of  its  districts  by 
foreigners  are  considered.  Some  years 
ago,  the  elevation  of  the  principal  streets, 
also  the  buildings,  were  raised  from  4  to 
10  feet,  the  object  of  this  gigantic  under- 
taking being  to  admit  of  a  thorough  sys- 
tem of  sewerage.  The  Chicago  River 
and  its  branches  separate  the  city  into 
three  divisions,  connected  by  large  tun- 
nels. The  main  stream,  flowing  directly 
west,  is  about  100  yards  wide,  and  forms 
one  of  the  best  harbors  on  the  lakes. 
Vessels  ascend  the  river  and  its  branches 
a  distance  of  4  miles  from  its  mouth,  thus 
affording  nearly  18  miles  of  wharfage. 

Chicago  as  a  manufacturing  and  com- 
mercial center  holds  a  most  prominent  po- 
sition, and  there  is  an  enormous  demand 
for  her  products  from  all  parts  of  the 
United  States  and  also  from  foreign  coun- 
tries. Much  may  be  truthfully  written  of 
the  advantages  possessed  by  an  industrial 


METROPOLIS  OF  THE  „,. 

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town  as  compared  with  those  possessed  by  a  commercial  or  agricultural  community.  The  last  men- 
tioned was  first  in  the  order  of  civilization.  Man's  first  possessions  were  the  direct  products  of  the 
soil.  That  people  living  continuously  in  one  place  might  possess  the  various  articles  resulting  in 
differences  in  climate  and  peculiarities  of  soil,  an  interchange  of  productions  became  necessary,  and 
thus  arose  commerce.  At  this  stage  of  the  world's  progress,  owing  to  the  accumulation  of  nature's 
products,  men  first  had  leisure.  With  leisure  came  the  cultivation  of  the  intellect,  when  men  began 
to  analyze  and  compare  the  various  commodities  in  order  to  learn  what  changes  in  character,  forms  and 
combinations  of  different  articles  were  possible  to  the  end  that  means  might  be  attained  for  gratify- 
ing the  desires  and  wants  of  man.  Thus  mechanical  still  was  quickened  into  life  and  activity,  and 
thence  arose  industry.  Agriculture,  commerce  and  industry  thus  are  typical  of  three  grades  of  civili- 
zation, the  last  mentioned  being  latest  in  order  of  appearance,  but  first  in  culture  and  refinement.  It 
is  then  but  the  fulfillment  of  nature's  edict  that  the  industrial  community  is  peculiar  to  modern  civiliza- 
tion. With  the  diffusion  of  knowledge  and  the  advancement  of  science  came  the  development  of 
manufactures.  No  country  more  forcibly  illustrates  the  truth  of  coir  first  statement  than  the  United 
States.  Here  are  the  finest  types  of  the  manufacturing  village  or  city.  Nowhere  are  there  industrial 
communities  possessing  so  high  an  intellectual  and  moral  tone.  They  are  the  natural  outgrowth  of 
our  democratic  institutions,  and  are  the  strongest  testimonials  to  the  inestimable  benefits  conferred 
upon  humanity  by  our  republican  form  of  government.  No  American  city  more  clearly  shows  this  to 
be  true  than  the  subject  of  this  brief  sketch.  No  one  can  examine  the  record  of  the  early  and  later 
industries,  projects  and  enterprises  of  this  city  of  far-reaching  influences  without  feeling  that  no  com- 
mon type  of  manhood  has  exercised  the  invincible  energy,  the  prophetic  foresight,  the  heroic  recti- 
tude, the  noble  patriotism  and  the  sterling  business,  and  every-day  prosaic  effort  that  the  annals  of 
Chicago  realize.  Her  miles  of  streets  filled  with  the  incessant  roar  of  industry;  her  lofty  temples, 
magnificent  warehouses  and  elegant  residences;  her  public  institutions  of  learning;  her  gigantic 
commerce;  her  high  degree  of  civilization  —  -all  of  which  have  been  attained  by  older  cities  after  a 
prolonged  struggle  with  adversity,  are  here  the  creations  and  accumulations  for  less  than  two  genera- 
tions, presenting  to  the  eye  a  great  and  magnificent  city  which  embodies  more  perfectly  than  any  other 
in  the  world  the  possibilities  of  accomplishment  of.  the  Anglo-Saxon  race  —  given  its  best  condition 
of  freedom,  independence  and  intelligence.  In  a  word,  to  quote  from  the  able  compilation  of  Mr. 
John  J.  Flinn  on  the  subject,  "  Not  in  the  Arabian  Nights'  entertainments,  though  bathed  in  all  the 
glorious  colorings  of  oriental  fancy  is  there  a  tale  which  surpasses  in  wonder  the  plain,  unvarnished 
history  of  Chicago." 

A   FEW  FACTS  ABOUT  A  BUSY  CITY. 

RAILROAD  SYSTEM  OF  CHICAGO.  —  -Whether  the  city  of  Chicago  has  gained  in  the  past  from  her 
unrivaled  water  highways,  and  whatever  she  may  hope  to  acquire  in  the  future,  is  largely  influenced 
by  the  facilities  for  railway  transportation  the  city  may  possess.  Historians  have  styled  Chicago 
"the  gateway  to  the  West."  With  equal  force  it  may  be  entitled  the  "entrepot  to  the  East." 

The  location  of  the  city  is  that  of  a  natural  geographical  center.  Such  a  position  in  this  era  of 
railroads  is  of  greater  or  less  importance  in  proportion  to  its  railway  facilities.  Ability  to  receive 
and  distribute  quickly  and  cheaply  the  multiforms  of  traffic  is  an  all  important  factor  in  estimating  the 
value  of  a  location  as  a  point  for  profitable  business  investment,  and  as  indicating  the  possibilities  of 
progress.  A  map  of  the  railroads  of  the  country  shows  that  the  railway  system  of  Chicago  is  one  of 
great  value  as  a  factor  in  the  progress  of  the  city,  while  its  increase  in  extent  bears  palpable  witness  to 
the  natural  adaptations  of  the  location  as  a  railroad  center.  Its  geographical  position  has  always 
rendered  it  a  marked  point  as  combining  more  advantages  than  any  inland  city  or  town  of  the  limited 
States.  Located  midway  between  an  empire  of  population  on  the  East,  and  an  empire  of  people  on 
the  West,  to  both  of  which  the  products  of  Chicago,  and  the  consumption  thereof  are  requisites  to 
their  own  commerce,  the  city's  facilities  for  railroad  communication  with  either  section  is  direct, 
comprehensive  and  well  sustained.  It  would  be  too  great  a  task  to  undertake  to  particularize  the 
various  lines  of  railway  that  concentrate  the  business  of  the  Great  West  at  this  point.  Briefly  the  fol- 


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lowing  are  the  principal  railroads  having  depots  in  this  city;  Baltimore  &  Ohio  Railroad,  122  Michi- 
gan Avenue;  Chicago  &  Quincy  Railroad  depot,  foot  of  Lake  Street;  Chicago,  Danville  &  Vincennes 
Railroad  depot,  Fulton  Street,  between  Morgan  and  Carpenter;  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul 
Railroad  Company,  Canal  near  Madison;  Chicago  and  Northwestern  Railroad  Depots,  corner  of 
Canal  and  Kinzie  and  corner  of  North  Wells  and  Kinzie;  Chicago  &  Pacific  Railroad;  Illinois  Cen- 
tral Railroad;  Lake  Shore  &  Michigan  Southern  Railroad  Company,  passenger  depot  Van  Buren, 
head  of  La  Salle;  Michigan  Railroad,  and  Pittsburg,  Fort  Wayne  &  Chicago  Railroad,  passenger 
depot,  Canal  near  Madison.  The  lines  above  enumerated  embrace  those  whose  trains  run  directly 
into  the  city,  although  a  number  of  other  roads,  tapping  one  or  other  of  these  inlets  also  form  impor- 
tant items  with  the  business  with  which  Chicago  is  connected. 

RIVER,  LAKES  AND  SHIPPING. — Although  the  vast  railroad  system  centering  in  Chicago  is  of  im- 
mense importance  as  giving  easy  communication  with  great  commercial  centers  in  every  direction, 
yet  it  is  to  her  superior  advantages  as  related  to  facilities  for  traffic  upon  the  great  lakes,  that  Chicago 
owes  more  than  to  any  other  cause,  the  commanding  position  she  holds  in  the  commerce  of  the  coun- 
try. It  is  sufficient  to  say  that  the  means  of  transportation  of  every  kind  of  merchandise  to  and  from 
Chicago  and  the  entire  lake  region,  are  ample;  that  the  port  has  all  the  facilities  for  handling  this 
vast  business,  and  that  the  wisdom  and  enterprise  of  her  merchants  and  manufacturers  have  sur- 
rounded her  with  all  the  instrumentalities  for  the  perfect  utilization  of  the  many  advantages  offered 
by  her  favored  location. 

STREET  RAILROADS. — Chicago  possesses  one  of  the  most  complete  systems  of  street  railways  in  the 
world,  being  literally  gridironed  with  their  tracks.  The  three  divisions  of  the  city  are  operated  by 
separate  companies.  The  cars  are  used  by  about  200,000  persons  a  day.  The  North  Chicago  City 
Railway  has  63  miles  of  track,  of  which  12  miles  are  operated  by  cable,  and  owns  354  cars  and  1,823 
horses,  and  several  cable  engines,  aggregating  2,700  horse  power.  The  company  operating  the  West 
division  has  122  miles  of  track.  Its  equipment  is  1,075  cars  and  4, 780  horses.  Its  official  title  is  the 
West  Chicago  Street  Railroad  Company  operating  the  Chicago  \Vest  Division  Railway  and  the  Chi- 
cago Passenger  Railway.  The  South  side  is  operated  by  the  Chicago  City  Railway  Company,  which 
has,  to  a  large  extent,  dispensed  with  the  use  of  horses  by  the  adoption  of  the  cable  system.  The 
first  section  was  opened  in  1882,  since  which  time  it  has  been  extended  through  26  miles  of  double- 
tracked  streets.  Its  equipment  includes  829  passenger  cars,  160  grip  cars,  1,659  horses,  3  steam 
motors  of  3o-horse  power  each,  and  cable  engines  aggregating  7500  horse  power.  It  might  also  be 
added  in  this  connection  that  in  the  spring  of  1888  a  company  was  formed  with  a  capital  of  $3,000,- 
009  for  the  construction  of  a  system  of  elevated  railroads  similar  to  that  in  vogue  in  New  York  and 
known  as  the  Lake  Street  Elevated  Railroad  Company.  The  lines  are  now  in  course  of  erection  and 
up  to  date,  the  company  have  expended  from  $800,000  to  $900,000  in  obtaining  rights  of  way  and  in 
construction. 

CHICAGO  AS  A  SEAPORT. — -An  English  syndicate  to  be  known  as  "The  Atlantic  and  Great  Lakes 
Navigation  and  Trading  Company  Limited,"  proposes  to  open  direct  water  communication  for  freight 
and  passenger  business  between  Chicago  and  Great  Britain.  The  syndicate  will  build  and  operate 
its  own  vessels,  for  which  purpose  a  capital  of  $5,000,000  has  been  subscribed.  Already  contracts 
have  been  made  with  the  large  importers  of  Chicago,  Milwaukee  and  Detroit,  by  which  contracts  the 
merchants  have  agreed  to  ship,  and  to  instruct  their  agents  to  ship  all  goods  via  this  line.  The  com- 
pany is  expected  to  begin  business  with  the  opening  of  navigation  in  1892. 

POSTAL  FACILITIES  AND  MAIL  SERVICE. — -Of  all  features  that  pertain  to  an  enterprising  and  pro- 
gressive community,  there  is  not,  as  it  is  needless  to  remark, any  more  useful  or  indispensable  than  the 
postoffice;  and,  as  a  consequence  its  management,  efficiency  and  service  are  matters  of  peculiar 
importance.  For  years  the  postal  facilities  of  Chicago  were  a  reproach  to  a  city  of  otherwise  progres- 
sive ideas,  but  latterly  the  administration  of  postal  affairs  has  been  so  improved,  that  nothing  short 
of  telegraphic  communication  can  equal  it.  The  following  excerpt  from  a  recent  issue  of  the  "  Tribune  " 
tells  its  own  tale:  "Chicago  handles  the  largest  amount  of  mail  matter  of  any  city  in  the  United  States, 


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New  York  not  even  excepted.  The  report  of  the  registry  division  for  the  fiscal  year  ended  June  3Oth, 
1891,  was  yesterday  submitted  to  Postmaster  Sexton.  The  number  of  registered  letters  recorded  was 
230,737,  an  increase  of  13  per  cent.  The  registered  letters  sent  in  for  delivery  were  680,516  in  num- 
ber, and  the  number  of  registered  letters  in  transit,  1,079,180.  This  amount  is  equal  to  about  10  per 
cent  more  than  was  received  at  the  New  York  office  for  the  same  period.  The  grand  total  of  all  reg- 
istered parcels,  letters  and  packages,  is  3,214,598."  The  force  employed  consists  of  about  650  regu- 
lar carriers,  200  substitute  carriers,  687  regular  clerks,  and  sixty  substitute  clerks,  making  a  total  of 
1,597  employes.  Of  this  force,  eighty  carriers,  thirty-six  horses  and  thirty-six  wagons  are  employed 
in  the  collection  of  the  mail  from  th'e  street  letter  boxes. 

CITY  GOVERNMENT. — It  is  natural  that  a  city  of  the  status  of  Chicago  should  require  a  carefully 
studied  and  elaborate  system  of  municipal  government.  Chicago  has  had  a  corporate  existence  for 
the  past  half  century,  as  already  intimated,  and  during  this  period  its  municipal  government  has  seen 
many  changes,  and  during  the  violent  political  vicissitudes  of  years  gone  by  has  undoubtedly  been 
misgoverned  by  reason  of  unjust  legislation,  corrupt  administrations,  and  the  lethargy  of  her  repre- 
sentative citizens;  yet  at  the  present  time  probably  no  municipal  government  moves  more  smoothly 
and  effectively  than  does  that  of  Chicago.  Nominally  control  is  vested  in  mayor  and  city  council. 
The  mayor  is  elected  for  two  years.  Sixty-eight  aldtrmen  compose  the  council,  two  from  each  ward. 
Each  serves  two  years,  but  one  from  each  ward  retires  annually,  so  that  the  conduct  of  the  whole 
body  is  practically  passed  upon  by  the  public  vote  each  year.  Owing  to  its  exceedingly  rapid  expan- 
sion Chicago  is  by  no  means  an  easy  city  to  provide  for  municipally,  a'nd  the  task  of  its  government 
has  been  complicated  of  late  by  the  wholesale  annexation  of  its  suburbs.  For  the  current  year  the 
estimated  expenditure  by  the  city  will  be  close  on  $16,000,000,  while  the  revenue  will  probably  be 
less  than  $14,000,000.  The  mayor  is  assisted  in  the  performance  of  his  duties  by  heads  of  departments 
and  bureaus  as  follows:  Comptroller,  treasurer  and  assistants,  city  clerk,  commissioner  of  public 
works,  city  engineer,  counsel  of  corporation,  city  attorney,  prosecuting  attorney,  general  superinten- 
dent of  police,  city  marshal  of  fire  department,  superintendent  of  fire  alarm  telegraph,  commissioner 
of  health,  city  collector,  superintendent  of  special  assessment,  superintendent  of  street  department, 
mayor's  secretary,  mayor's  assistant  secretary,  and  mayor's  messenger.  The  police  force  consists  of 
1,870  men,  and  though  but  one-half  the  force  in  New  York,  life  and  property  seem  to  be  as  safe  in 
Chicago  as  in  any  city  in  the  world.  Chicago's  disastrous  experience  in  1871  sufficiently  accounts  for 
the  care  and  money  lavished  upon  her  fire  department.  It  numbers  917  officers  and  men,  and  is 
equipped  with  sixty-five  steam  engines,twenty-one  chemical  engines,  eighty-seven  hose  carts,  twenty- 
six  hook  and  ladder  trucks,  one  water  tower,  three  fire  boats,  390  horses,  ninety  apparatus  stations 
and  a  repair  shop. 

THE  WATER  WORKS. — -The  importance  to  a  city  of  an  ample  and  effective  water  supply  cannot  be 
over-estimated, and  foremost  among  the  public  works  of  Chicago  is  the  costly  and  unique  contrivance 
by  which  she  draws  her  supply  of  water  from  Lake  Michigan.  Two  miles  from  the  shore  there  is 
fixed  a  substantial  floating  structure,  known  for  the  want  of  a  better  name  as  the  "Crib,"  within 
which  is  an  iron  cylinder  nine  feet  in  diameter,  going  down  thirty-one  feet  below  the  bottom  of  the 
lake  and  connecting  with  two  distinct  tunnels,  leading  to  separate  pumping  works  on  shore.  The 
first  tunnel  constructed  communicating  with  the  pumping  works  at  the  foot  of  Chicago  Avenue,  is  five 
feet  in  diameter;  the  second  tunnel  conveying  water  to  the  West  side  works,  at  the  corner  of  Blue 
Island  Avenue  and  Twenty-second  Street,  is  seven  feet  in  diameter,  and  six  miles  in  length.  At  the 
shore  of  each  tunnel  the  water  is  forced  by  enormous  engines  to  the  top  of  a  lofty  tower,  from  which 
its  own  weight  distributes  it  throughout  the  city.  The  water  supplied  by  the  works  is  shown  by  analy- 
sis to  be  of  unexcelled  purity,  and  this  fact  is  an  important  factor  in  the  healthfulness  of  the  city. 

THE  RIVER  TUNNELS. — The  two  tunnels  under  the  Chicago  River,  constitute  another  of  Chicago's 
engineering  feats.  These  wonderful  submarine  thoroughfares  enable  the  cable  cars  to  pass  under  the 
river,  thereby  relieving  the  overcrowded  bridges.  They  have  proved  so  great  a  success  that  the  day  is 
not  far  distant  when  nearly  every  street  will  dispose  with  its  clumsy  swing  bridges,  and  the  long  lines 


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of  vehicles  and  pedestrians  that  now  patronize  those  necessary  evils  will  be  able  to  pass  quietly 
and  without  delay,  under  the  shipping  that  renders  this  river  the  only  counterpart  of  the  Mersey.  The 
Washington  Street  tunnel,  under  the  south  branch,  connecting  the  west  and  south  divisions,  was  com- 
•menced  in  1866  and  completed  in  1868.  It  formerly  comprised  a  double  carriage  way,  reaching  from 
Franklin  Street,  on  the  south,  to  Clinton  Street  on  the  west  side,  and  a  footway,  with  approaches  on 

Market  and  Canal  Streets,  on  opposite  sides  of  the  river,  but  is  now  used 
solely  by  the  cable  car  system  connecting  the  western  and  southern 
divisions  of  the  city.  LaSalle  Street  tunnel,  under  the  main  river,  con- 
nects the  north  and  south  divisions  of  the  city.  With  the  experience 


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acquired  in  the  construction  of  the  Washington  Street  tunnel,  this  was  a  more  perfect  structure.      It 
was  begun  in  1869  and  completed  in  1871,  being  open  on  the  4th  day  of  July  of  that  year. 

SKWERAGK  SYSTK.M. — It  is  now  some  quarter  a  century  ago  since 
the  sewerage  works  of  this  city  were  commenced,  and  there  are 
now  completed  nearly  three  hundred  miles  of  sewerage.  The  ex- 
tension of  the  works  has  been  vigorously  prosecuted,  and  the  sys- 
tem has,  by  superior  engineering  skill  and  great  energy  reached  a 
highly  satisfactory  state  of  completeness,  keeping  pace,  as  nearly  as 
possible,  with  the  rapid  growth  of  the  city.  The  subject  indeed 
is  considered  one  of  such  momentous  importance  that  the  State  of 
Illinois  has  placed  it  in  the  hands  of  a  drainage  commission,  with 
powers  equal  to  those  exercised  by  the  county  or  municipal  gov- 
ernments. These  powers  embrace  the  borrowing  of  an  enormous- 
amount  of  money  upon  the  credit  of  people  owning  property  in  the- 
district  to  be  affected  by  the  carrying  out  of  the  scheme,  the  con- 


damnation  of  land,  the  digging  of  canals,  the  construction  of  dams, 
dykes,  docks,  etc.,  and  the  general  management  of  the  drainage 
system  of  the  district  known  as  the  Desplaines  Water  Shed.  It 


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would  require  a  volume  in  itself  to  give  a  proper  review  of  the  drainage  question.  The  chief  features 
can  only  be  treated  of  here.  Connected  with  the  south  branch  of  the  river  is  the  Illinois  and 
Michigan  Canal,  which  extends  to  the  Illinois  River  at  LaSalle.  Formerly  this  connection  was  by 
means  of  a  lock,  but  recent  improvements  have  effected  a  continuous  flow  of  water  from  the  lake 
through  the  river  to  the  canal,  thence  to  the  Illinois  River  and  into  the  Mississippi,  where  Chicago 
now  discharges  its  entire  sewerage.  This  was  a  wonderful  undertaking,  but  was  necessary  to  cleanse 
the  currentless  river,  and  was  accomplished  by  an  immense  outlay  of  money  and  three  years  of  labor 
in  enlarging  and  deepening  the  canal.  At  any  time  during  the  day  the  visitor  can  see,  by  standing 
on  one  of  the  bridges,  the  murky  stream  passing  slowly  southward  on  its  way  to  the  Gulf  of  Mexico, 
bearing  the  offal  of  the  city  away  with  it — -a  great  sewer  the  most  novel  in  the  world. 

MANUFACTURES,   COMMERCE,  AND   FINANCE. 

The  question  has  b°en  frequently  asked — What  can  be  manufactured  in  Chicago  to  the  best  advan- 
tage? The  simplest  answer  and  an  absolutely  true  one,  is  everything.  Last  year  there  were  3,250 
factories  in  Chicago,  whose  output  was  valued  at  $538,000,000.  The  capital  employed  in  1890  was 
$190,000,000,  as  against  $160,000,000  in  1889.  The  number  of  workers  employed  in  manufacturing 
in  Chicago  in  1890  was  177,000  against  153,500  in  1889;  the  wages  paid  by  manufacturers  in  1890 
amounted  to  $96,200,000  against  $84,600,000  in  1889.  We  subjoin  a  brief  tabulated  statement  of 
Chicago's  leading  manufactures,  but  it  must  be  borne  in  mind  there  is  in  these  pages  no  attempt  made 
to  present  them  in  enumerated  detail.  The  effort  is  only  made  to  show  the  progress  of  Chicago,  and 
through  what  resources  she  has  grown  to  her  present  eminence  and  will  reach  greater  prominence;  by  the 
leading  industries  to  indicate  the  ramifications  thereof,  through  which  she  is,  year  after  year,  acquir- 
ing new  attractions  as  a  continental  storehouse  of  manufactures,  and  a  prominent  commercial  city  as 
well.  One  of  the  marked  features  of  this  metropolitan  direction  is  in  the  segregation  of  its  manufact- 
ures into  special  products,  in  the  same  line  of  business  revolutions  that  occur  in  the  growth  of  a  village 
to  a  thriving  town,  and  to  a  great  city.  A  brief  list  of  the  leading  industries  as  they  at  present 
appear  is  here  given,  and  much  furthe  information  will  be  found  in  the  concluding  portion  of  this 
work,  where  reference  is  made  to  the  leading  corporations  and  firms  engaged  in  the  variety  of  manu- 
factures carried  on  in  this  city. 

ALIMENTS. — Bakeries,  flour  mills  meal  and  feed  mills,  coffee  and  spice  mills,  baking  powder, 
extracts,  etc.,  confectionery,  preserves  and  canned  goods,  vinegar  and  pickles,  sugar  refinery. 

DRINKS  AND  TOUACCO. — Breweries,  malt-houses,  distillers  and  rectifiers,  tobacco  and  snuff,  cigars 
and  cigarettes. 

BRASS,  COPPER,  ETC. — Brass,  copper  and  plumbers'  supplies,  tin,  stamped  and  sheet  metal  ware, 
jewelry  manufactures,  watch  cases  and  tools,  optical  goods,  telegraph  and  electrical  supplies,  smelting, 
refining  and  iron  and  brass  work,  miscellaneous. 

BRICK,  STONE,  ETC. — Brickyards,  cut  stone  contractors,  marble  and  granite  works,  gravel  roof- 
ers, lime  kilns,  terra  cotta,  stained  glass  factories. 

IRON  AND  WOOD  COMBINED. — Wagons  and  carriages,  agricultural  implements,  car  and  bridge 
builders,  elevators,  sewing  machines  and  cases. 

CHEMICALS. — Chemical  works,  white  lead  and  paint,  white  lead  corroders,  varnish,  axle  grease, 
glue,  fertilizers,  etc.,  soap,  candles,  linseed  oil  and  cake,  soda,  mineral  waters,  etc.,  ink. 

IRON  MANUFACTURERS. — Rolling  mills,  foundries,  machinery,  malleable  iron,  boiler  works,  car- 
wheel  works,  stoves,  furnaces  and  ranges,  steam  fitting  and  heating,  galvanized  iron,  tin,  slate 
roofing,  barbed  wire,  wire  works,  miscellaneous. 

LEATHER. — Farmers  and  curriers,  boot,  shoe  and  slipper  manufacturers,  saddle  and  harness  manu- 
facturers, trunk  manufacturers,  hose  and  leather-belting  makers. 

PRINTING. — Printing,  binding  and  newspapers,  lithographing  houses,  electrotyping  and  stereo- 
typing, type  foundries,  printers'  ink  factories,  printers'  supplies  and  presses,  printers'  furniture,  etc., 
book  binderies. 


44  (3H®60  °^M  MJTROPOLJSOFTHE 

TEXTILES. — Men's  and  boys'  clothing,  colored  shirts,  overalls, etc. ,  mens' neckwear,  white  shirts, 
furs,  cloaks  and  suitings,  cloak  and  dress  trimmings,  childrens'  caps,  etc.,  of  lace  and  plush,  mil- 
linery. 

MISCELLANEOUS. — Toy  and  bicycle  factories, sign  makers,  brushes,  brooms,  feather  dusters,  show- 
cases, glass,  corks,  paper  boxes,  sails,  awnings,  etc.,  shipyards,  perfumers. 

The  list  of  enterprises  engaged  in  production  might  be  further  extended,  but  without  any  attempt 
to  particularize  individual  branches,  it  may  be  said,  that  in  all  the  elements  of  progress! veness  and 
in  productive  achievement,  Chicago  holds  a  place  among  the  leading  and  most  active  cities  of  the 
Union.  While  the  city  has  not  yet  reached  the  summit  of  her  developement  and  there  is  still  room  for 
the  inauguration  of  additional  industrial  enterprises,  the  progress  in  the  past  has  been  marked  and 
gratifying,  each  year  showing  some  advance  over  its  predecessor,  and  an  increase  in  the  total  of  the 
products  of  capital  and  labor. 

THE  UNION  STOCK  YARDS. — No  reference  to  Chicago  of  a  statistical  nature,  even  of  the  most 
infinitesimal  character,  would  be  complete  without  passing  reference  at  least  to  the  Union  Stock  Yards 
and  the  part  they  play  in  the  world's  economy.  The  old  Bull's  Head  Stock  Yards,  situated  at  the 
corner  of  Madison  Street  and  Ogden  Avenue,  were  opened  in  1848,  and  gave  to  Chicago  its  first  regu- 
lar live  stock  market.  Subsequently  there  were  various  ventures  of  this  kind,  but  none  proved  suc- 
cessful until  the  establishment  of  the  present  yards,  consisting  then  of  320  acres,  by  several  well 
known  business  men  of  Chicago  at  Halsted  Street,  Town  of  Lake.  The  yards  were  considered  quite 
isolated  at  the  time,  but  the  city  has  grown  so  rapidly  they  have  been  annexed  to  it  and  are  now 
about  half  way  between  the  limits  and  the  City  Hall  in  a  flourishing  business  district.  In  the  begin- 
ning 1 20  acres  were  covered  with  pens  but  the  growth  of  the  business  has  necessitated  an  extension  of 
pens  to  300  acres  and  where  2,000  pens  accommodated  stock  at  the  start,  5,000  are  now  necessary. 
From  thirty  to  fifty  miles  of  streets  and  alleys  connect  the  pens  with  the  loading  and  unloading  chutes 
of  the  railroads.  Thirty-five  thousand  cattle,  200,000  hogs,  15,000  sheep  and  1,500  horses  can  be 
accommodated  at  one  time.  The  expense  of  maintaining  these  yards  amounts  from  $250,000  to  $350,- 
ooo  annually.  Viaducts  have  been  constructed  to  all  the  leading  packing  houses,  for  the  purpose  of 
effecting  a  ready  transfer  of  stock  from  one  point  to  another.  A  system  of  drainage  has  been  brought 
to  a  high  state  of  perfection,  and  the  sanitary  condition  of  the  yards  insures  the  health  of  stock.  The 
yards  are  also  supplied  with  a  complete  electric  light  plant,  which  is  so  perfect  that  business  can  be 
done  by  night  as  well  as  by  day.  Water  is  supplied  from  six  artesian  wells,  averaging  1,300  feet  in 
depth,  and  their  capacity  is  600,000  gallons  per  day,  affording  the  very  best  water  for  the  stock.  The 
convergence  of  the  entire  system  of  railway  lines  in  the  West  at  this  point  makes  this  the  most  acces- 
sible place  in  the  country  for  a  great  live-stock  mart,  and  these  have  been  pronounced  by  experts  in 
such  matters  both  in  the  United  States  and  Europe  as  the  most  perfect  in  plan,  details,  arrangements 
and  appointments  in  the  world.  During  the  year  1890  there  were  received  at  these  yards:  Cattle, 
3,484,280;  hogs,  7, 663, 828;  sheep,  2,182,687  ;  calves,  175,823;  horses,  101,566;  number  of  cars,  311,557. 

THE  EXCHANGE. — -The  Exchange  Building  is  situated  in  the  center  of  the  yards,  where  are  the 
offices  of  the  company  and  those  of  some  hundred  and  fifty  commission  merchants;  also  telegraph 
offices  and  central  telephone  stations  connecting  with  every  part  of  the  city,  and  with  all  neighboring 
cities.  The  Transit  House,  a  fine  five  story  brick  hotel,  capable  of  accommodating  six  or  seven  hun- 
dred guests,  is  owned  and  managed  by' the  company.  The  Chicago  Live  Stock  Exchange  was  organ- 
ized in  1884  by  men  engaged  in  breeding,  feeding,  shipping,  selling  and  slaughtering  and  packing 
live  stock.  Adjacent  to  the  Stock  Yard  property  are  the  plants  of  all  the  great  packing  establishments, 
and  the  facilities  for  handling  stock  are  unequaled,  in  their  entirety  constituting  the  leading  live 
stock  market  in  the  world. 

GENERAL  COMMERCE. — While  for  the  purpose  of  the  proper  classification  of  the  facts,  an  attempt 
is  made  to  distinguish  the  industries  having  for  their  object  the  distribution  of  goods  from  those  engaged 
in  productive  pursuits,  the  division  can  only  be  partially  accomplished.  Very  many  of  the  manufact- 
uring houses  of  the  city  sell  their  products  to  the  trade  without  the  interposition  of  the  jobber,  and  at 


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the  same  time  very  many  wholesale  firms  have  added  to  their  selling  department  the  manufacture  of 
special  lines  of  goods  connected  with  their  business.  The  man  who  can  grasp  the  true  import  of  the 
fact  that  the  commerce  of  Chicago  last  year  amounted  to  $1,380,000,000  must  have  the  very  liveliest 
and  finest  kind  of  imagination.  The  following  few  items  will  convey  to  the  most  obtuse,  some  faint 
idea  of  Chicago's  general  commerce.  Chicago  is  the  grain  center  of  this  country,  and  its  Board  of 
Trade,  where  the  grain  business  is  transacted,  makes  the  prices  for  the  world.  In  1890  Chicago  received 


WASHINGTON  $T. 


'5>  'So.Q?1  bushels  of  barley  and  shipped  9,470,221  ;  received,  81,1  17,       \? 

251  bushels  of  corn  and  shipped  90,556,109;  received  4,358,058  barrels          *"*^-^ 

of  flour,  and  shipped  4,410,535  ;  received  13,366,699  bushels  of  wheat,  and  shipped  11,975,276;  re- 

ceived 64,430,  560   bushels  of  oats  and   shipped   70,768,222;  received  2,946,720   bushels  of  rye,  and 

shipped  3,280,433;  received  6,244,847  bushels  of  flaxseed  and  shipped  6,594,581  ;  received  72,102,031 

pounds  of  grass  seed,  and  shipped  59,213,035;  received  7,663,828  live  hogs  and  shipped   1,985,700; 


received  77,985  pounds  t>f  pork  and  shipped  397,786;  received  147.475,267  pounds  of  lard,  and 
shipped  471,910,128;  received  300,198,241  pounds  of  cured  meats,  and  shipped  823,801,460;  received 
109,704,834  pounds  of  dressed  beef  and  shipped  964,134,807.  Last  year  2,219,312  cattle  and  5,733,- 
082  hogs  were  slaughtered  in  Chicago.  The  grain  storage  capacity  of  the  city  elevators  is  28,675,000 
bushels.  Last  year  was  a  booming  one  in  Chicago's  lumber  trade,  the  sales  of  which  amounted  to 
2,050,000,000  feet,  of  which  1,200,000,000  were  consumed  in  the  city  and  the  balance  was  shipped 
away.  The  brewers  also  broke  the  record  turning  out  2,250,000  barrels  of  beer.  While  the  fore- 
going represent  many  of  the  important  articles  dealt  in  by  Chicago  there  are  many  not  enumerated. 


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"Some   will    be  found   referred   to  in  connection    with    manufacturers,  while  others  there  are  in  which 
the  absence  of  statistics  leaves  the   volume  in   transactions  in   them  to  conjecture. 

THE  JOBBING  TRADES. — The  position  of  Chicago  is  such  that  the  competition  of  rail  and  water 
routes  enables  her  to  lay  down  freight  at  low  rates;  and  being  the  business  center  of  a  populous  and 
prosperous  region  she  enjoys  a  large  trade  in  all  staple  lines.  For  purchasers  on  the  lakes  there  is 
no  cheaper  or  more  accessible  market  than  Chicago.  In  short,  Chicago  has  ever  been  the  great  job- 
bing center  of  the  country.  This  trade  alone  last  year  aggregated  $486,600,000  of  which  $93,730,000 
was  in  dry  goods,  groceries  coming  next  with  a  volume  of  $56,700,000;  boots  and  shoes  $25,000,900; 
•clothing  $21,500,000;  manufactured  iron,  $15,580,000;  tobacco  and  cigars  $10,5-80,000;  music 
books  and  sheet  music  $22,000,000;  stationery  and  wall  paper  $25,500,000;  pig  iron  $20,035,009; 
•coal,  $2,575,000;  hardware  and  cutlery,  $17,500,000;  liquors,  $13,800,000;  jewelry,  watches  and 
•diamonds  $20,400,000,  and  other  lines  in  smaller  proportions — all  the  necessities  of  life  and  all  the 
luxuries  of  advanced  civilization  having  their  representative  houses  in  the  great  Metropolis  of  the  West. 

ORGANIZATIONS  FOR  THE  PROMOTION   OF  THE  BUSINESS  INTERESTS  OF  THE  CITY. 

Business  at  this  day,  although  built  upon  the  old  standard  rules  of  barter  and  trade,  has  become 
more  flexible,  and  the  present  generation  are  more  closely  allied  with  each  other  in  the  same  or  kin- 
dred departments  of  activity.  Representative  men  in  leading  avenues  of  trade  no"/  see  the  necessity 
for  a  closer  relationship,  a  more  defined  dissemination  of  trade  news,  and  a  more  frequent  co-mingling 
•of  all  whose  interests  are  to  be  benefited  by  such  a  condition.  The  marked  change  in  the  conduct  in 
many  departments  of  trade  during  the  past  quarter  century  have  been  so  emphatic,  that  it  is  subject 
of  favorable  comment,  and  a  matter  that  has  resulted  in  great  profit  to  all  interested.  The  successful 
organization  of  associations  and  exchanges  has  been  most  beneficial,  and  so  universally  recognized  are 
these  institutions,  that  they  are  found  embracing  nearly  all  the  important  channels  of  commercial 
activity.  In  this  direction  of  organized  effort  in  behalf  of  the  improvement  of  the  business  resources 
and  facilities  of  the  city,  Chicago  is  in  no  wise  behind  the  other  commercial  centers  of  the  country. 

HOARD  OF  TRADE. — This  unduobtedly  constitutes  the  leading  grain  and  produce  exchange  in  the 
world  and  was  the  first  commercial  institution  in  the  country  to  establish  and  apply  a  system  of  grad- 
ing to  cereal  products.  The  growth  of  the  body  from  its  organization  in  1848,  with  eighty-two  mem- 
bers until  the  present  day  when  its  membership  roll  has  fully  reached  two  thousand,  is  one  of  the 
most  significant  chapters  in  the  history  of  Chicago.  The  building  is  situated  at  the  foot  of  La  Salle, 
on  Jackson  Street,  and  is  of  immense  size  and  exceptional  architectural  beauty.  It  covers  an  area  of 
200x174  feet,  and  is  built  of  gray  granite.  On  the  first  floor  are  settling  rooms,  private  offices,  tele- 
graph offices,  etc.  Above  is  a  great  exchange  hall,  some  idea  of  the  vastness  of  which-  may  be 
obtained  from  the  knowledge  that  one  of  the.largest  five-story  blocks  in  the  city  could  be  accommodated 
within  it.  Throughout  the  history  of  this  organization,  it  has  contributed  in  a  material  way  to  the 
promotion  of  the  interests  of  trade  in  Chicago.  It  formulates  rules  for  the  inspection  and  grading  of 
grain,  flour  and  seeds,  fixes  the  minimum  net  commissions  for  the  purchase  and  sale  of  grain  and 
produce,  and  adopts  regulations  calculated  to  aid  business  transactions. 

BUILDERS'AXD  TRADERS'  EXCHAXGL. — Another  important  business  association  is  the  Builders' and 
Traders'  Exchange,  which  has  a  large  membership,  including  prominent  builders,  brick  and  stone 
masons,  plasterers,  carpenters,  painters,  dealers  in  building  materials,  etc. 

CHICAGO  REAL  ESTATE  BOARD. — This  organization  was  formed  in  1887  and  is  proving  a  valu- 
able aid  to  the  real  estate  business  of  the  city.  All  persons  whose  business  is  the  purchase,  sale,  care 
and  management  of  real  estate,  are  eligible  to  membership.  One  of  the  greatest  results  achieved  by 
this  organization  is  the  prevention  of  fraud  on  the  part  ot  dishonest  and  irresponsible  real  estate  dealers, 
as  also  the  fixing  of  a  minimum  scale  of  charges  for  commissions. 

CHICAGO  STOCK  Exi  IIAXGL. —  Ranking  as  the  second  city  of  the  United  States  the  immensity  of 
Chicago's  stock  operations  are  second  only  to  those  of  \Vall  Street,  New  York.  The  Exchange  Build- 
ing is  located  at  the  corner  of  Dearborn  and  Monroe  Streets,  and  is  devoted  almost  exclusively  to  the 


uses  of  bankers  and  brokers,  and   is  peculiarly  well  adapted   in  its  arrangements  for  the  speedy  dis- 
patch of  business. 

LUMBERMEN'S  ASSOCIATION  OF  CHICAGO. — In  1869  application  was  made  to  the  legislature,  and 
articles  of  incorporation  were  obtained  for  the  "Lumbermen's  Exchange  of  Chicago"  of  which  this 
association  formed  during  the  current  year  may  be  styled  the  successor.  This  organization  is  now 
recognized  among  the  most  valuable  and  influential  of  those  which  exercise  an  influence  over  the  trade 
and  commerce  of  the  nation  second  only  to  that  which  is  maintained  by  the  Chicago  Board  of  Trade  in 
its  supervision  over  the  grain  produce,  and  provisions  of  the  country. 

In  addition  to  these  organizations  having  a  more  general  range,  there  are  a  number  of  others  the 
scope  of  which  is  more  limited,  their  business  being  the  facilitating  of  trade  in  special  branches  of 
industry.  It  is  not  possible  to  make  an  extended  notice  of  these,  but  among  the  more  important 
may  be  mentioned  the  Chicago  American  Horse  Exchange,  Mining  Stock  Exchange,  Fruit  Buyers' 
Association,  Fruit  and  Vegetable  Dealers'  Association,  Mutual  Live  Stock  Insurance  Company, 
American  Live  Stock  Association,  Chicago  Coal  Exchange,  Chicago  Anthracite  Association,  Chicago 
Flour  and  Feed  Dealers'  Association,  Chicago  Live  Stock  Exchange,  Chicago  Milk  Exchange,  Chi- 
cago Open  Board  of  Trade,  Commercial  Exchange  (wholesale  grocers)  Gravel  Roofers'  Exchange, 
Institute  of  Building  Arts,  National  Association  of  Lumber  Dealers,  National  Butter,  Cheese  and  Egg 
Association,  National  Producers  and  Shippers' Association,  Produce  Exchange  and  Union  Stock  Yards 
and  Transit  Company.  Surely  an  all  sufficient  voucher  for  the  fact  that  in  all  the  aids  of  organization 
the  business  men  of  Chicago  are  fully  alive  to  the  application  of  the  axiom  that  "  in  union  there  is 
strength"  to  all  business  affairs. 

BANKS  AND  BANKING. — Chicago's  banking  business,  National,  State  and  private,  is  perhaps  the 
strongest  support  of  the  manufacturing  and  mercantile  interests  of  the  city,  and  working  in  alliance 
with  these  interests  in  all  their  legitimate  phases,  each  appreciably  influences  and  partakes  of  the 
tone  and  methods  of  the  other.  Hence  the  banks  of  the  city,  like  her  business  enterprises,  are  noted 
for  their  sound,  energetic,  yet  conservative  management,  commanding  the  entire  confidence  of  busi- 
ness men  and  capitalists  and  holding  the  highest  rank  among  the  financial  institutions  of  the  country. 
There  are  twenty-five  National  and  twenty-one  State  and  Private  banking  institutions,  as  follows: 

NATIONAL  BANKS.— American  Exchange  National  Bank,  Atlas  National  Bank,  Calumet  National 
Bank,  Chicago  National  Bank,  Columbia  National  Bank,  Commercial  National  Bank,  Continental 
National  Bank,  Drovers'  National  Bank,  Englewood  National  Bank,  First  National  Bank,  Fort  Dear- 
born National  Bank,  Globe  National  Bank,  Hide  and  Leather  National  Bank,  Home  National  Bank, 
Lincoln  National  Bank,  Merchants  National  Bank,  Metropolitan  National  Bank,  National  Bank  of 
America,  National  Bank  of  Illinois,  National  Live  Stock  Bank,  Northwestern  National  Bank,  Oakland 
National  Bank,  Union  National  Bank,  United  States  National  Bank,  Prairie  State  National  Bank. 

STATE  AND  P  RIVATE  BANKS. — Adolph  Loeb  and  Bro. ,  American  Trust  and  Savings  Bank,  Bank 
of  Montreal, Cahn  and  Strauss, Chas.  Henrotin, Chemical  Trust  and  Savings  Bank,  Chicago  Trust  and 
Savings  Bank,  Corn  Exchange  Bank,  Dime  Savings  Bank,  E.  S.  Dreyer  &  Co.,  Farmers'  Trust  Com- 
pany, Foreman  Bros.,Globe  Savings  Bank,  Greenebaum  Sons,  Guarantee  Company  of  North  America, 
Hibernian  Banking  Association,  Illinois  Trust  and  Savings  Bank,  International  Bank,  Meadowcraft 
Bros.,  Merchants'  Loan  and  Trust  Company,  Northern  Trust  Company,  Paul  O.  Stensland  &  Co., 
Peterson  and  Bay,  Prairie  State  Savings  and  Trust  Company,  Schaffer  &  Co.,  Security  Loan  and 
Savings  Bank,  State  Banks  of  Illinois,  Union  Trust  Company,  Western  Trust  and  Savings  Bank. 

A  very  prominent  feature  among  banks  here  is  the  great  facility  afforded  them  for  the  transaction 
of  European  business,  which  is  all  done  by  direct  exchange,and  in  this  respect  Chicago  holds  exactly  the 
same  financial  status  with  foreign  countries  as  New  York, and  is,  indeed, the  only  inland  city  that  enjoys 
these  facilities.  While  lack  of  space  precludes  any  detailed  financial  statements,  a  fair  criterion  of 
the  standing  of  the  banks  of  the  Western  Metropolis  may  be  gathered  from  a  perusal  of  the  following 
significant  stSement  which  appeared  in  a  recent  issue  of  the  New  York  Financier: — "  The  bankers 
of  the  country  think  New  York's  banking  business  is  large,  and  that  the  percentage  of  increase  of 


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deposits  during  the  six  years  preceding  this  statement  is,  or  ought  to  be,  larger  than  elsewhere,  but 
this  is  a  mistake  so  far  as  the  percentage  of  increase  is  concerned,  for  Chicago  beats  New  York  by 
over  125  per  cent,  on  New  York's  increase.  -,  This  is  a  remarkable  difference  and  means 

that  Chicago's  commerce,  so  far  as  bank  de-  ^r  >,,  posits  show  it,  is  growing,  growing  twice 
and  one-fourth  as  fast  as  New  York's.  ^r  \^  Everybody  knows  that  Chicago  is  one 

the  phenomena  of  the  country  so   far 
as  its   development    is   con- 
cerned, but  few  are  aware  of 


the  remarkable  speed  shown  by  the 
figures  of  our  tellers.  Even  Bos- 
ton's growth  of  banking  during 
the  six  years  mentioned  is  far  out- 
stripped by  Chicago,  and  it  does  look 
as  if  the  "  Hub"  is  going  West.  Chi- 
cago's percentage  of  increase  ex- 
ceeds Boston's  by  30  per  cent,  upon  Boston's  figures,  in  spite  of  the  big  manufactories  in  New  Eng- 
land. Philadelphia,  too,  whose  population  is  now  slightly  exceeded  by  Chicago,  is  away  in  the  rear 


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METROPOLIS  OF  THE 


of  the  percentage  of  increase,  as  Chicago's  figures  exceeds  Philadelphia's  by  44  per  cent.  On  the 
depositsof  its  National  Banks  for  1890,  Chicago  increased  during  the  past  six  years  46  per  cent,  or 
$50,152,348  upon  $108,178,165  deposits;  New  York  increased  during  the  same  period  about  20  per 
eent.  or  nearly  $89,000,000  on  $431,000,000  deposits;  Boston  increased  about  36^  per  cent.,  or 
$49,800,000,  on  nearly  $137,000,000  deposits;  Philadelphia  about  32  per  cent. or  about  $38,500,000 
on  $90,600,000  deposits. " 

REAL  ESTATE  OPERATIONS. — The  general  outlook  for  Chicago  real  estate  has  never  been  better 
than  at  the  present  time,  the  recorded  transfers  of  real  estate  in  1890  over  those  of  1889  being 
astounding  and  show  an  increase  of  70  per  cent.  Last  year  11,608  buildings  were  erected  in  Chicago 


at  a  cost  of  $47,322,100.      These 
of    266,284  feet,    or    over    fifty 
building   permits  issued  during 


buildings  have  a  frontage 
miles.      The    number    of 
the  same  year  was  1 1,544, 
or  3,954  more  than 
in   1889.      Many  of 

r/l\\   t'le    new    DU''d'ngs 
III  erected  were  mass- 
*  1  ive    and    imposing 
structures.        Upon 
treacherous  filled  in 
ground    have    been 
reared  some  of  the 
largest     and     most 
massive  public  and 


METROPOLIS  OF  THE 

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office  buildings  in  the  world.  In  the  foundations  of  these  buildings  railway  iron  plays  an  important 
part.  Their  necessities  also  led  Chicago  architects  to  devise  the  system  of  steel  or  iron  framed  struc- 
tures which  is  being  so  generally  adopted  throughout  the  country.  Altogether,  about  ten  thousand 
men  are  engaged  in  the  real  estate  business  in  Chicago  in  various  capacities.  Last  year  the  trans- 
actions in  real  property  made  in  Chicago  aggregated  $227,486,959  or  $94,112,010  more  than  in 
1889.  Of  this  grand  total  $183,878,461  represented  property  within  the  city  limits  and  $43,608,498 
outside.  The  real  estate  business  contributes  immeasurably  to  the  stability  of  Chicago's  financial 
position,  and  the  houses  referred  to  in  the  concluding  pages  of  this  work-  represent  some  of  the  most 
substantial  of  all  kinds  of  landed  interests  in  the  "  big  city  by  the  lake." 

CHICAGO'S  GROWING  SUBURBS. — An  important  feature  of  the  real  estate  interest  of  Chicago  is  repre- 
sented in  suburban  property,  affording  as  it  does  special  facilities  for  factory  sites  and  residences,  and 
comprising  property  that  is  yearly  increasing  in  value  with  the  development  of  the  city.  Evanston 
is  undoubtedly  one  of  the  most  charming  suburbs  of  Chicago,  for  here  is  combined  the  quiet  and 
repose  of  the  country  coupled  with  the  most  of  the  advantages  to  be  derived  from  a  residence  in  the 
city.  It  is  situated  twelve  miles  from  the  city  on  the  Northwestern  Railway,  and  has  increased  so 
rapidly  in  population  that  it  is  now  counted  the  wealthiest  suburb  on  this  route.  Hyde  Park  was  the 
most  pretentious  suburban  town  of  Chicago,  claiming  twelve  miles  from  north  to  south  limits,  and 
an  average  width  of  five  miles.  It  was  merged  together  in  Chicago  with  Lake  View,  Jefferson, 
Cicero  and  Lake,  June  3oth,  1890.  Pullman,  another  suburban  city,  may  justly  be  termed  the  prodigy 
of  America.  Such  a  rapid  and  substantial  building  up  of  a  city  has  not  an  equal,  even  in  the  great 
commercial  center  of  which  it  is  a  part.  Mr.  George  M.  Pullman,  the  palace  car  inventor,  con- 
ceived the  idea  of  establishing  a  manufacturing  place  for  his  famous  cars,  and  in  1879  bought  a  tract 
of  land,  consisting  of  three  hundred  acres,  in  the  name  of  the  "  Pullman  Land  Association,"  which 
has  since  been  increased  to  3,500  acres.  It  is  located  on  the  shores  of  Lake  Calumet,  a  shallow 
lagoon  connected  with  Lake  Michigan  by  the  Calumet  River,  a  narrow  but  navigable  stream  similar 
to  the  Chicago  River.  Work  on  the  new  town  began  in  May,  1880,  and  was  pushed  with  extraordinary 
vigor.  In  two  years  from  that  time  a  city  of  nearly  twenty  thousand  people  had  gathered,  making  a 
manufacturing  town  for  workmen  such  as  has  not  an  equal  on  the  continent.  Many  of  the  heaviest 
Western  manufacturing  concerns  have  already  located  here,  and  many  more  are  arranging  to  build. 
Tolleston  is  another  beautiful  suburb  of  Chicago,  and  is  the  proposed  site  of  the  new  stock  yards  pro- 
jected by  Messrs.  Armour,  Swift,  Morris  &  Co.  Englewood  is  one  of  the  most  popular  suburban  vil- 
lages, situated  six  miles  directly  south  of  the  city,  and  accessible  by  several  of  the  railways  running 
out  in  this  direction.  It  is  practically  within  the  old  city,  and  has  long  since  lost  its  individuality 
as  a  city.  Edgewater  is  one  of  the  prettiest  suburbs  in  the  country,  and  is  situated  on  the  north  shore 
of  Lake  Michigan,  7 '/£  miles  from  the  City  Hall.  Fernwood,  Chicago  Lawn,  Argyle  Park,  Dauphin 
Park,  Hermosa,  Tracy,  Cheltenham,  Windsor  Park  and  other  places  of  equal  note,  are  interesting  alike 
to  the  visitor,  the  capitalist,  the  investor,  and  the  skilled  mechanic. 

OTHER  POINTS  OF  INTEREST  IN   REFERENCE  TO  CHICAGO. 

Pages  might  be  multiplied  until  this  book  would  extend  to  cumbrous  proportions  in  the  detailed 
statement  of  the  industrial  advance,  the  commercial  progress  and  social  advantages  of  the  Metropolis 
of  the  West.  The  space  at  disposal,  however,  will,  only  admit  of  a  brief  and  inadequate  reference  to 
the  leading  topics  only  not  covered  by  the  preceding  pages. 

EDUCATION. — One  of  the  most  striking  features  in  the  history  of  the  development  of  Western 
communities  is  the  attention  that  has  been  given  to  educational  matters,  and  wherever  a  considerable 
settlement  has  been  formed,  the  village  school  has  been  one  of  the  first  objects  uk.M|Wuler  consid- 
eration by  the  community.  In  Chicago  early  attention  was  paid  to  this  important.  siiBjg  Bid  that  this 
attention  has  not  been  allowed  to  lessen  with  the  increase  of  population,  may  be  n^^B  Bf1  a  glance 
at  the  following  extraordinary  items  having  a  bearing  on  this  subject:  Investment  rn^Prolic  schools 
to  date,  $50,000,000;  pupils  attending  Chicago  public  schools,  135,551;  teachers  in  Chicago  public 


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school,  2,842;  cost  of  maintaining  public  schools,  $3,787,222;  academies  and  seminaries  in 
Chicago,  341;  universities  in  Chicago,  2;  private  schools  in  Chicago,  786;  pupils  attending  acade- 
mies, seminaries,  etc.,  62,640;  teachers  in  academies,  seminaries,  etc.,  11,640;  number  of  children  of 
school  age  in  Chicago,  165,621. 

THE  PUBLIC  LIBRARY. — This  popular  institution  occupies,  with  the  exception  of  the  Council 
Chamber,  the  entire  fourth  floor  of  the  City  Hall!  Its  establishment  dates  from  1872,  when,  in  com- 
memoration of  the  great  fire  of  October,  1871,  a  great  number  of  English  authors  and  publishers  gener- 
ously contributed  copies  of  their  works.  The  nucleus  thus  formed  has  grown  into  a  magnificent  collec- 
tion of  156,243  volumes,  the  greater  part  of  which  belong  to  the  circulating  department.  The  reading 
room  is  supplied  with  550,000  periodicals,  and  was  patronized  during  1890  by  700,000  visitors. 

RELIGION. — There  are  no  less  than  three  hundred  and  seventeen  churches  in  Chicago,  among 
which  almost  all  denominations  of  Christians  are  represented.  Among  the  clergy  of  the  city  are  some 
of  the  most  distinguished  ornaments  of  the  American  pulpit.  The  most  noteworthy  buildings  are  the 
Roman  Catholic  churches  of  the  Holy  Name  and  the  Holy  Family;  the  former  the  Cathedral  Church 
of  the  Catholic  Diocese,  an  ornate  Gothic  structure  at  the  corner  of  North  State  and  Superior  Streets, 
and  the  latter,  popularly  known  as  the  Jesuit  Church,  an  edifice,  the  interior  of  which  is  extremely 
rich  and  beautiful,  at  the  corner  of  May  and  West  Twelfth  Streets,  adjoining  St.  Ignatius'  College. 
Among  other  fine  churches  are  the  cathedral  of  Sts.  Peter  and  Paul,  Grace  and  Trinity  (Episcopal)  ; 
Second  Presbyterian ;  Plymouth  and  New  England  (Congregational);  St.  Paul's  (Universalist)  ;  Cen- 
tenary (Methodist) ;  Unity  and  the  Church  of  the  Messiah  (Unitarian).  The  ecclesiastical  edifices 
are  mostly  of  substantial  and  enduring  proportions,  and  without  exception,  the  condition  of  their 
financial  affairs  attests  the  most  skillful  and  conservative  direction. 

A>YLUMS,  HOMES,  ETC. — -In  their  increasing  struggle  for  wealth,  position  and  pleasure,  it  cannot 
be  said  that  Chicagoans  are  unmindful  of  the  words  of  the  Great  Nazarene — "The  poor  ye  have  always 
with  you."  They  systematize  everything,  even  to  their  charities,  which  are  on  a  generously  magnifi- 
cent scale.  There  are  twenty-five  hospitals  and  thirty-four  asylums  in  Chicago.  Every  year  the 
maintenance  of  these  institutions  and  other  relief  to  the  destitute  and  helpless  calls  for  the  expenditure 
of  about  $8,000,000,  but  this  enormous  sum  is  cheerfully  provided — $5,000,000  by  the  city  and  county, 
and  $3,000,000  by  private  susbcription. 

PARKS. — The  providing  of  breathing  places  in  which  to  escape  from  the  close  atmosphere  of  the 
streets  is  an  important  requirement  of  the  modern  city,  and  it  is  one  which  Chicago  has  not  neglected. 
Her  twelve  miles  of  Lake  Front  is  supplemented  by  a  cordon  of  splendid  parks,  extending  on  the 
North  around  the  present  city  limits  to  the  lake  shore  on  the  South,  all  connected  by  magnificent 
boulevards,  which  present  the  most  attractive  as  well  as  the  most  extensive  system  of  alternate  resorts 
and  driveways  to  be  found  in  the  world.  Of  the  twenty-three  thousand  ,  one  hundred  and  forty  acres 
area  of  the  city,  two  thousand,  three  hundred  acres  are  devoted  to  parks.  The  system  under  which 
Chicago's  parks  are  being  developed  seems  very  ingeniously  devised  to  secure  the  best  results.  It  is 
hardly  a  republican  system,  for  it  gives  the  right  to  spend  the  people's  money  to  commissions,  whose 
members  are  not  elected  by  the  people.  One  of  these  commissions  is  appointed  for  each  of  the  three 
divisions  into  which  the  Chicago  River  divides  the  city,  so  that  there  is  thus  established  a  feeling 
of  emulation  as  to  which  section  shall  have  the  most  beautiful  parks.  Lincoln  Park,  in  the  North 
division,  comprises  a  tract  of  one  hundred  and  twenty  acres,  lying  along  the  lake  shore  from  North 
Avenue  northward  into  the  annexed  town  of  Lake  View.  This  is  the  oldest  of  the  large  parks  and 
its  improvements  have  reached  the  fullest  state  of  development.  It  is  the  nearest  to  the  business 
center  of  the^ity,  and  is  probably  the  most  popular  as  a  place  of 'resort.  It  is  about  two  miles  from 
the  Court  House.  Iiu-luding  the  magnificent  Lake  Shore  and  its  zoological  collection,  it  presents 
many  attr^^Bis  to  the  visitor.  West  from  Lincoln  Park  some  three  miles  is  Humboldt  Park,  the 
herl 


northerly  of  the  West  Park  system.  This  is  connected  with  Lincoln  Park  by  a  grand  boulevard 
or  driveway.^K.unning  south  and  west  from  Humboldt  Park  is  Central  Boulevard — a  very  elaborately 
designed  driveway  connecting  this  with  Garfield  Park.  Garfield  Park  (formerly  Central)  constituting 


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the  center  of  the  West  Park  system,  compiises  an  area  of  185  acres.  The 
improvements  in  this  park,  though  by  no  means  finished,  have  reached  a 
state  of  perfection  that  affords  many  attractive  features  and  charming 
vistas.  One  of  the  notable  sights  here  is  the  "Fire"  monument,  commem- 
orative of  the  great  conflagration  of  1871,  and  of  the  world's  generosity  on  that  occasion.  Douglas 
Park,  the  southwestern  of  the  West  Park  system,  comprises  an  area  of  one  hundred  and  eighty  acres, 
reaching  as  far  south  as  Nineteenth  Street.  The  distinctive  feature  of  th.;s  park  is  the  extent  of  its 
ornamental  lake  systems,  providing  ample  space  for  rowing  and  aquatic  sports.  The  South  Park 
system,  under  the  charge  of  a  distinct  Board  of  Commissioners,  comprises  South  Park  proper,  with  its 
area  of  about  five  hundred  acres,  extending  from  Fifty-first  Street,  on  the  north,  to  Sixtieth  Street 
on  the  south,  and  lying  between  Cottage  Grove  and  Kankakee  Avenues  east,  or  Jackson  Park,  with 
an  area  of  five  hundred  acres,  extending  from  Fifty-seventh  Street  on  the  north,  to  Sixty-seventh 
Street  on  the  south,  and  lying  between  Hyde  Park  Avenue  and  the  Lake  Shore;  the  middle  plaisance, 
a  water  and  driveway  six  hundred  feet  wide,  between  Fifty-ninth  and  Sixtieth  Streets,  connecting 
the  two  parks,  and  Grand  and  Drexel  Boulevards  forming  the  northern  approach  to  South  Park.  The 
improvement  of  the  South  Park  system  was  not  commenced  till  1874,  but  the  work  since  that  date 


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has  been  prosecuted  with  commendable  zeal.  Drives,  walks,  lagoons,  lakes,  and  winding  water- 
ways have  been  constructed;  groves  planted  and  cultivated,  and  the  south  and  east  parks  now  furnish 
one  of  the  most  beautiful  and  charming  resorts.  The  most  noticeable  features  of  the  South  Park 
system  are  its  two  magnificent  driveways — Grand  and  Drexel  Boulevards.  Grand  Boulevard,  the 

westernmost    of     these,     runs     from 
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of  this  are  grass  plats  planted  with  rows  of  forest  trees.  Drexel  Boulevard  runs 
parallel  with  Grand,  three  blocks  to  the  eastward,  commencing  near  Thirty- 
ninth  Street,  or  the  city  limits.  It  is  elaborately  improvised,  and  is  said  to  have  been  modeled  after 
the  Avenue  1'Imperatrice,  of  Paris,  the  most  beautiful  street  in  the  world.  Drexel  Boulevard  is  two 
hundred  feet  wide  throughout  its  extent.  Ninety  feet  in  the  center  are  devoted  to  the  planting  of 
forest  trees,  shrubbery,  flower  beds,  and  winding  walks,  this  central  portion  being  raised  considerably 
above  the  driveways  on  each  side,  which  are  forty  feet  in  width,  outside  of  which  are  sidewalks 


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fifteen  feet  in  width.  Grand  and  Drexel  Boulevards  are  connected  at  Fortieth  Street  by  Oakwood 
Boulevard,  a  beautifully  improved  driveway  bordered  by  grass  plats,  outside  of  which  are  finely 
paved  sidewalks.  This  whole  volume  might  easily  be  filled  were  a  detailed  discription  of  these 
parks  and  boulevards  to  be  attempted — no  other  city  on  this  continent  being  able  to  boast  of  so  lib- 
eral a  provision  in  this  respect  as  Chicago. 

Besides  those  under  the  control  of  the  State  Commissioners,  there  are  a  number  of  small  parks 
scattered  through  the  city,  which  are  cared  for  by  the  municipal  authorities.  Following  are  the 
names  of  the  parks  in  Chicago,  with  their  area  in  acres:  -  Aldine  Square,  1.44;  Congress  Park,  .07; 
Campbell  Park,  .05;  Dearborn  Park,  1.43;  Douglas  Park,  179.79;  Lincoln  Park,  250:00;  Douglas 
Monument  Square,  2.02  ;  Logan  Square,  4.25  ;  Ellis  Park,  3.38;  Midway  Plaisance,  80. oo;  Gage  Park, 
20.00;  Oak  Park,  0.25;  Garfield  Park,  185.87;  Sheets  Park,  i.oo;  Groveland  Park,  3.4;  Union  Park, 
14.03;  Holstein  Park,  2.3;  Union  Square,  0.05  ;  Humboldt  Park,  200.62;  Vernon  Park, 4.00;  Jack- 
son Park,  586.00;  Washington  Park,  371.00;  Jackson  Park  (city),  2.00;  Washington  Square,  2.25; 
Jefferson  Park  (Jefferson)  5.00;  Wicker  Park,  4.00;  Lake  Front  Park,  41.00;  Woodlawn,  3.86;  Total, 
1,974.61. 

DOUGLAS  MONUMENT. — -In  connection  with  the  foregoing  casual  reference  to  the  parks  and  boule- 
vards of  Chicago,  a  brief  account  of  the  Douglas  Monument  may  hardly  be  deemed  out  of  place,  an 
excellent  reproduction  of  which  has  been  furnished  by  our  artist  on  Page  36  of  this  volume. 
This  stately  pile  was  erected  in  commemoration  of  the  life  and  services  of  Stephen  A.  Douglas,  the 
eminent  patriot  and  statesman — the  citizen  whom  Illinois  for  many  years  delighted  to  honor.  It 
stands  in  beautifully  improved  grounds  on  the  lake  front,  at  the  head  of  Douglas  Avenue,  in  the 
immediate  vicinity  of  the  former  home  of  the  statesman,  still  known  as  the  "  Douglas  Cottage."  The 
monument  consists  of  an  octagonal  base  coping  of  limestone  seventy  feet  in  diameter.  Upon  this  are 
three  circular  bases  forming  the  sub-structure  of  New  England  granite,  the  first  of  which  is  a  little 
over  forty-two  feet  in  diameter,  .the  height  of  the  three  together  being  four  and  one-fourth  feet.  Upon 
this  is  the  octagonal  tomb,  twenty  and  a  quarter  feet  in  diameter  and  ten  feet  in  height,  also  of  New 
England  granite,  within  which  rest  the  mortal  remains  of  the  great  senator,  within  an  iron  casket, 
which  is  placed  in  a  white  marble  sarcophagus  lined  with  lead.  They  are  guarded  by  a  heavy  wrought- 
iron  grated  door  with  padlock,  and  an  inner  safe  door  with  combination  lock.  The  pedestal  is  fifteen 
feet  in  diameter  and  nearly  nineteen  feet  high.  Upon  this  sets  the  base  of  the  column  of  New 
England  granite,  about  forty-six  and  a  half  feet  in  height,  five  and  one-sixth  feet  in  diameter  at  the 
base,  and  three  feet  at  the  top.  The  cap  of  the  column,  including  the  ornamental  friezes  and  the 
statue  base,  is  six  and  a  half  feet  high.  The  colossal  bronze  statue  of  Douglas  surmounts  the  top, 
looking  eastward  over  the  lake,  and  is  nine  feet  nine  inches  high,  making  the  entire  height  of  the 
monument  ninety-five  feet  nine  inches.  The  four  pedestals  at  the  base  are  occupied  by  heroic  sized 
bronze  statues,  representing  Illinois,  History,  Justice  and  Eloquence  in  sitting  attitudes. 

PLACES  OF  SEPULCHER. — In  the  matter  of  burial  places,  Chicago  is  well  in  advance  of  any  of  the 
cities  in  the  country,  having  within  her  environs,  twenty-eight  handsome  and  well-ordered  cemeteries, 
and  the  citizens  have  good  grounds  for  the  pride  they  feel  in  their  magnificent  "cities  of  the  dead." 
There  are  no  old  grave  yards  or  "  God's  acres  "  such  as  may  be  seen  in  the  cities  and  towns  of  Europe,  or 
in  the  older  cities  of  this  continent,  within  the  business  district.  The  only  remains  of  a  cemetery  to 
be  seen  in  the  old  city  is  the  tomb  of  the  Couch  family  which  still  holds  its  place  in  Lincoln  Park — 
a  great  portion  of  which  covers  the  site  of  an  old  graveyard.  Of  the  Chicago  places  of  sepulcher, 
Graceland  Cemetery  is  the  largest  and  most  beautiful.  It  is  located  on  North  Clark  Street,  five 
miles  from  the  City  Hall.  It  extends  for  a  mile  along  an  elevated,  handsome  ridge,  whose  natural 
beauty  has  been  enhanced  by  every  appliance  of  taste  and  art.  In  this  "city  of  the  dead  "  the  voices 
of  nature  breathe  comfort  into  the  hearts  of  the  sorrowful,  its  entire  surroundings  combining  to  make 
it  a  desirable  and  delightful  spot  in  which  to  place  the  ashes  of  our  dear  departed  friends.  Rosehill 
Cemetery,  too,  is  one  of  the  most  beautiful  places  in  the  vicinity  of  Chicago,  and  contains  many  hand- 
some and  costly  tombs  and  monuments.  Calvary  Cemetery,  likewise,  located  south  of  and  adjoin- 


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ing  the  village  of  South  Evanston,  is  laid  out  with  great  taste.  The  tombs  of  the  leading  Roman 
Catholic  families  of  Chicago  are  located  here,  and  a  large  amount  of  money  has  been  expended  in  mak- 
ing it  the  fitting  home  for  those  who  "  sleep  the  sleep  that  knows  no  waking."  In  alphabetical  order 
the  cemeteries  of  Chicago  are  as  follows:  Anshe  Maariv  Cemetery,  North  Clark  Street  and  Belmont 
Avenue;  Austro-Hungarian  Cemetery,  Waldheim;  Beth  Hamadrash,  Oakwoods;  B'nai  Abraham 
Cemetery,  Waldheim ;•  B'nai  Shilom  Cemetery,  North  Clark  Street  and  Graceland  Avenue;  Calvary 
Cemetery;  Cemetery  of  the  Congregation  of  the  North  Side,  Waldheim;  Chebra  Gemilath  Chasadim 
Ubikar,  Cholim  Cemetery,  North  Clark  Street;  Chebra  Kadisha  Ubikar  Cholim  Cemetery,  North 
Clark  Street;  Concordia  Cemetery,  Madison  Street;  Forest  Home  Cemetery,  Madison  Street;  Free 
Sons  of  Israel  Cemetery,  Waldheim;  German  Lutheran  Cemetery,  North  Clark  Street;  Graceland 
Cemetery;  Hebrew  Benevolent  Society  Cemetery;  Moses  Montefiore  Cemetery,  Waldheim;  Mount 
Greenwood  Cemetery,  near  Morgan  Park;  Mount  Hope  Cemetery  (projected)  to  be  located  at  Wash- 
ington Heights;  Mount  Olive  Cemetery,  Dunning;  Mount  Olivet  Cemetery,  near  Morgan  Park;  Oak- 
woods  Cemetery  located  on  Sixty-seventh  Street  and  Cottage  Grove  Avenue;  Ohavey  Emunah  Ceme- 
tery, Waldheim;  Ohavey  Scholom  Cemetery;  Rosehill  Cemetery;  Sinai  Congregational  Cemetery, 
Rosehill;  St.  Boniface  Cemetery,  North  Clark  Street  and  Lawrence  Avenue;  Waldheim  Cemetery, 
and  Zion  Congregation  Cemetery,  located  at  Rosehill. 

PLACES  OF  AMUSEMENT. — Neither  residents  of  nor  visitors  to,  .the  great  Metropolis  of  the  West 
need  let  time  hang  heavilv  on  their  hands.  Every  section  of  the  city  has  its  theaters,  its  gardens, 
concert  and  lecture  halls,  and  other  places  of  amusement.  The  plays  presented  in  the  theaters  are 
generally  of  a  high  order  of  merit,  and  the  prices  of  admission  are  moderate.  Many  of  the  theaters 
make  quite  a  magnificent  architectural  display  (most  notably  the  world  famous  Auditorium)  ;  each 
has  a  history  of  success  or  failure  peculiarly  its  own;  and  upon  the  boards  of  these  houses  of  entertain- 
ment the  greatest  actors  of  the  past  and  present,  both  of  our  own  country  and  of  Europe,  have  delighted 
thousands  by  their  delightful  representations  of  the  different  phases  of  human  life.  The  newspapers 
daily  announce  the  class  of  entertainment  to  be  offered  each  evening  in  the  leading  theaters,  concert 
halls,etc.,  and  these  announcements  are  as  keenly  watched  by  amusement  seekers  as  are  the  lists  o 
marriages  and  births  by  the  ladies.  The  following  constitute  Chicago's  leading  places  of  amusement: 
The  Alhambra  Theater,  corner  State  Street  and  Archer  Avenue;  Auditorium  Theater,occupying  nearly  an 
entire  square  fronting  on  Michigan  Avenue,  Wabash  Avenue,  and  Congress  Street ;  Battle  of  Gettysburg 
Panorama,  corner  Wabash  Avenue  and  Panorama  Place;  Central  Music  Hall,  corner  Randolph  and 
State  Streets;  Chicago  Opera  House,  southwest  corner  Clark  and  Washington  Streets;  Columbia 
Theater,  Monroe  Street;  Criterion  Theater,  Sedgwick  and  Division  Streets;  Eden  Musee,  Wabash 
Avenue;  Epstean's  New  Dime  Museum,  Randolph  Street ;  Freiburg's  Opera  House,  Twenty-second 
Street;  Grand  Opera  House,  Clark  Street;  Halsted  Street  Opera  House,  corner  Halsted  and  Har- 
rison Streets;  Havlin's  Theater,  Wabash  Avenue;  Haymarket  Theater,  West  Madison  Street;  Hoo- 
ley's  Theater,  Randolph  Street;  H.  R.  Jacobs'  Academy,  South  Halsted  Street;  H.  R.  Jacobs' Clark 
Street  Theater;  North  Clark  Street;  Jacob  Litt's  Standard  Theater,  Halsted  and  Jackson  Streets; 
Kohl  and  Middleton's  South  Side  Museum,  South  Clark  Street;  Kohl  and  Middleton's  West  Side 
Museum,  West  Madison  Street;  Libby  Prison  Museum,  Wabash  Avenue;  Lyceum  Theater  Desplaines 
Street;  Madison  Street  Theatre;  McVicker's  Theater,  Madison  Street;  New  Windsor  North  Clark 
and  Division  Streets;  Niagara  Falls,  Wabash  Avenue;  Park  Theater,  State  Street;  People's  Theater, 
State  Street;  Timmerman  Opera  House,  corner  Sixty-third  Street  and  Stewart  Avenue;  Waverly 
Theater,  West  Madison  Street;  Weber  Music  Hall,  Wabash  Avenue.  When  it  is  considered  that,  in 
addition  to  the  above,  there  are  numerous  music  halls,  circuses,  lecture  halls,  gardens,  etc.,  it  will 
be  conceded  that  in  the  amusements  of  the  people  from  a  dramatic  or  histrionic  standpoint  Chicago  is 
a  city  of  great  attractions. 

HOTELS. — Perhaps  no  feature  contributes  more  directly  to  the  rapid  development  of  a  city  than  the 
convenience  and  comfort  of  its  hotels,  and  in  this  respect,  Chicago  stands  pre-eminent  among  the  cities 
of  the  world.  Her  great  caravansaries  are  unsurpassed  in  extent,  magnificence  or  management.  Pala- 


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tial  in  style,  architecture,  design  and  finish,  they  would  do  credit  to  the  oldest  and  most  enlightened 
cities  on  this  planet.  There  are  at  present  some  fourteen  or  fifteen  hundred  hotels  in  the  metropolis 
of  the  West,  including  small  and  large,  and  houses  of  all  grades,  but  excluding  lodging  houses, 
boarding  houses  and  distinctively  family  hotels,  where  no  transients  are  received.  The  united 
capacity  of  these  hotels  is  estimated  at  little  short  of  200,000,  and  during  the  great  World's  Fair 
of  1893,  Chicago  will  have  ample  hotel  accommodation  for  500,000  guests.  We  append  herewith  a 
list  of  the  hotels  of  prominence  and  their  location:  Atlantic  Hotel,  located  on  the  corner  of  Van 
Buren  and  Sherman  Streets;  Auditorium  Hotel,  situated  on  Michigan  Avenue  and  Congress  Street; 
Briggs  House,  located  on  Randolph  Street  and  Fifth  Avenue;  Burke's  European  Hotel,  located  on 
the  south  side  of  Madison,  between  La  Salle  a.nd  Clark  Streets;  Clifton  House,  located  on  Monroe 
Street  and  Wabash  Avenue;  Commercial 'Hotel,  located  on  the  corner  of  Lake  and  Dearborn  Streets; 
Continental  Hotel,  located  on  Wabash  Avenue  and  Madison  Street;  Gault  House,  located  on  West 
Madison  and  Clinton  Streets;  Gore's  Hotel,  located  at  266-274  South  Clark  Street ;  Grand  Pacific 
Hotel,  located  on  La  Salle,  Jackson  and  Clark  Streets;  Hotel  Brevoort,  located  on  the  .  orth  side  of 
Madison,  between  La  Salle  and  Clark  Streets;  Hotel  Drexel,  located  at  entrance  to  Washington  Park; 
Hotel  Wellington,  located  on  Wabash  Avenue  and  Jackson  Street;  Hotel  Grace,  located  on  Clark 
and  Jackson  Streets;  Hotel  Woodruff,  located  on  Wabash  Avenue  and  Twenty-first  Street;  Hyde  Park 
Hotel,  located  at  Lake  Avenue  and  Fifty-first  Street;  Leland  Hotel,  located  on  the  corner  of  Michi- 
gan Boulevard  and  Jackson  Street;  McCoy's  European  Hotel,  located  at  the  corner  of  Clark  and  Van 
Buren  Streets;  Palmer  House,  located  on  the  southeast  corner  of  State  and  Monroe  Streets;  Riche- 
lieu Hotel,  located  on  Michigan  Boulevard,  between  Jackson  and  Van  Buren  Streets;  Saratoga  Hotel, 
located  at  155  to  :6i  Dearborn  Street;  Sherman  House,  located  at  the  northwest  corner  Clark  and 
Randolph  Streets;  Southern  Hotel,  located  on  Wabash  Avenue  and  Twenty-second  Street;  Tremont 
House,  located  at  the  southeast  corner  of  Lake  and  Dearborn  Streets;  Virginia  Hotel,  located  at  78 
Rush  Street,  North  Side. 

In  addition  to  the  hundreds  of  first-class  hostelries  of  lesser  prominence,  there  are  eating  houses 
or  restaurants  or  cafes,  with  an  estimated  feeding  capacity  of  25,000  persons  daily.  The  city  still 
has  no  need  to  boast  of  the  stupendous  character  of  this  type  of  accommodation.  It  is  but  the  nat- 
ural outgrowth  of  Western  commercial  enterprise,  coupled  with  an  intelligent  and  lively  appreciation 
of  the  "eternal  fitness  of  things"  which  here  finds  its  culmination. 

CLUBS. — The  Clubs,  and  there  are  many  of  them,  constitute  one  of  the  most  characteristic  feat- 
ures of  Chicago.  Some  are  unique  and  peculiar  in  their  management  and  purposes.  In  these  clubs 
are  drawn  together  the  various  little  groups  of  people  who  in  a  great  city  are  congenial  to  one  an- 
other, either  through  holding  relative  positions  in  wealth  and  station,  or  from  having  similar  desires  in 
mental,  social  and  physical  culture.  And  while  on  this  subject,  it  may  be  added,  that  in  a  mixed 
community  such  as  that  of  Chicago,  society  is  bound  to  present  many  curious  features.  However,  the 
mingling  of  peoples  and  classes  has  its  great  advantages.  It  is  destructive  of  bigotry,  illiberalism 
and  provincialism,  and  productive  of  the  truest  democracy.  In  Chicago,  every  man,  unless  he  is  a 
new  arrival,  feels  that  he  is  really  as  good  as  his  neighbors.  Some  of  them  no  doubt,  are  very  rich, 
but  there  is  little  inherited  wealth  comparatively  in  Chicago,  and  less  consequently  of  plutocratic  in- 
solence than  is  found  in  other  cities.  Intelligence  is  wonderfully  diffused,  and  many  public  lec- 
turers, great  actors,  leading  musicians  and  others  have  remarked  upon  the  critically  appreciative 
character  of  their  receptions  in  the  Western  metropolis.  Of  purely  social  clubs  there  are  forty-six, 
the  chief  of  which  is  the  Union  League  Club.  Athletics  have  a  prominent  place  in  the  social  life  of 
Chicago,  and  there  are  all  manner  of  base-ball  clubs,  both  outdoor  and  indoor,  boat  and  yacht  clubs, 
curling  clubs,  boxing  and  fencing  clubs,  cricket  clubs,  cycling  clubs,  hand-ball  clubs,  racing  clubs, 
fishing  and  gun  clubs,  etc.  And  when  the  .statement  is  made  that  these  clubs  and  associations  are  aug- 
mented by  no  less  than  six  hundred  and  eighty-seven  literary  societies,  the  jibes  of  the  past  thrown 
at  the  culture  of  the  West  will  at  the  present  day  at  least  hardly  hold  'water. 

SKCRET  AND  BENEVOLENT  SOCIETIES. — All  the  benevolent,  philanthropic  and  secret  orders,  which 


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have  been  universally  recognized  as  ministering  to  man's  needs  and  his  social  interest,  have  nowhere 
had  earlier  establishment  or  continuing  growth  in  greater  variety  than  in  Chicago.  In  fact  every  man 
who  belongs  to  a  secret  society  may  be  morally  sure  of  meeting  brethren  and  a  cordial  reception  in 
the  Western  metropolis.  The  membership  of  beneficial  orders  is  immense;  their  financial  condition 
is  good.  A  number  of  them  have  elegant  buildings  of  their  own  (for  example,  note  our  artist's  illus- 
tration of  the  Masonic  Temple).  Nearly  all  occupy  well-furnished  halls  with  fine  equipment,  and 
their  rank  in  the  respective  orders  at  large  is  the  highest. 

MEDICAL  SOCIETIES.  —  The  history  of  the  medical  faculty  has  been  a  very  brilliant  page  in  the 
annals  of  Chicago,  while  the  kindred  profession  of  dentistry  has  been  represented  here  by  those  who 
have  attained  national  and  even  world-wide  distinction  in  this  modern  science.  The  following  asso- 
ciations maintain  a  high  standard  of  professional  life:  Chicago  Academy  of  Homosopathic  Physi- 
cians and  Surgeons,  Chicago  Dental  Society,  Chicago  Eclectic  Medical  Society,  Chicago  Gynecological 
Society,  Chicago  Medical  Press  Association,  Chicago  Medical  Society,  Chicago  Pathological  Society, 
Clinical  Society  of  the  Hahnemann  Hospital,  Illinois  State  Board  of  Dental  Examiners,  Illinois 
State  Board  of  Health,  Illinois  State  Board  of  Pharmacy,  Illinois  State  Dental  Society,  Illinois  State 
Eclectic  Medical  Society,  Illinois  State  Medical  Society,  Post-graduate  Polytechnic  of  Eclectic 
Medicine  and  Surgery,  Woman's  Homoeopathic  Medical  Society,  Woman's  Physiological  Institute. 

Music  AND  OTHER  ARTS.  —  As  in  every  community  in  which  there  is  a  strong  infusion  of  German 
life  and  spirit,  a  decided  musical  taste  and  talent  have  always  asserted  themselves  in  Chicago.  Be- 
sides that  which  finds  expression  through  the  church,  private  and  social  organizations,  private 
musical  tuition  forms  the  part  of  the  Chicagoan's  education,  of  both  sexes,  one  of  the  most  prominent 
avenues  for  which  is  the  Chicago  Orchestral  Union,  which  is  under  the  direction  of  the  world-famous 
Theodore  Thomas.  Then,  again,  there  are  a  large  number  of  singing  societies,  srengerbunds,  etc. 
Schools  for  instrumental  and  vocal  instruction  abound;  the  advantages  of  comfortable  residences  and 
the  charm  of  elevated  social  life  attract  hither  teachers  and  votaries  of  musical  culture;  enterprising 
dealers  in  instruments,  sheet  music,  etc.,  provide  for  all  the  wants  of  the  trade;  and  that  side  of  cult- 
ure which  gratifies  its  taste  or  finds  expression  in  music,  has  large  opportunities  for  satisfac- 
tion here. 

The  graphic  and  plastic  arts  have  due  encouragement,  and  in  all  the  branches  of  painting,  crayon 
work,  and  in  the  highest  excellence  of  photographic  skill,  Chicago's  artists  have  won  wide  reputa- 
tion. Most  of  the  many  artistic  and  graceful  monuments  to  be  found  in  the  cemeteries,  are  the 
handiwork  of  those  engaged  in  the  local  marble  yards,  which  supply  every  variety  of  monument  and 
memorial.  The  elucidation  of  art  in  Chicago  is  chiefly  represented  in  the  Art  Institute  of  Chicago, 
located  at  Michigan  Avenue  and  Van  Buren  Street;  the  Chicago  Society  of  Artists,  Athenaeum  Build- 
ing, Nos.  16  to  26  Van  Buren  Street,  and  the  Union  League  Art  Association.  Again,  the  art  galleries 
of  the  Illinois  Club,  the  Chicago  Club,  the  Marquette  Club,  the  Calumet  Club,  and  especially  the 
Union  League  Club,  are  becoming  very  valuable.  *  *  *  Thus  in  the  amenities  of  social  life,  the 
means  for  the  acquirement  of  knowledge  or  the  pursuit  of  pleasure,  as  well  as  in  the  arena  of  business 
life,  Chicago  furnishes  abundant  inducements.  The  city  is  not  only  advancing  in  material  prosperity, 
but  there  is  no  community  in  the  country  who  have  more  just  local  pride  in  their  home  place  than 
have  the  residents  of  this  beautiful,  the  growing  "city  by  the  lake." 

THE  PRESS.  —  The  place  in  civilization  occupied  by  the  modern  newspaper  is  truly  an  important 
one.  It  is  a  mirror  reflecting  the  habit  of  thought,  the  social  customs,  the  advancement  and  the 
progress  of  the  community  in  which  it  is  issued,  and  a  town  which  supports  good  newspapers'must 
necessarily  be  one  in  which  the  standards  of  intelligence  have  reached  a  high  plane.  The  press  of 
Chicago  is  fully  up  to  the  highest  grade  of  modern  newspaper  enterprise.  In  all  the  departments  of 
news  gathering,  of  criticism  and  of  thoughtful  discussion,  the  papers  of  the  city  are  true  representa- 
tives of  its  progress  and  advancement.  It  has  exerted  a  powerful  influence  in  promoting  the  material 
prosperity  of  the  city,  and  in  producing  the  results  of  energy  and  industry  which  have  culminated  in 


IWIOIUV  ~>HO»^  METOOPOLISOFTHE 


the  Chicago  of  to-day.  There  are  published  in  Chicago  24  dailies,  260  weeklies,  36  semi-monthlies, 
5  bi-monthlies  and  14  quarterlies,  making  a  total  of  531  daily  and  periodical  newspapers.  The  fol- 
owing  are  the  leading  publicafions  in  their  alphabetical  order: 

The  Abend  Post. — This  paper  is  published  at  No.  187  Washington  Street.  It  is  a  one  cent  Ger- 
man daily,  independent  in  politics,  and  although  the  first  number  but  appeared  in  September,  1889. 
up  to  date  of  January  i,  1891,  its  circulation  has  reached  upward  of  30,000. 

Arbeiter  Zeitung. — This  paper  is  issued  by  the  Socialistic  Publishing  Society.  August  Spies, 
hanged  for  complicity  in  the  Haymarket  bomb-throwing,  was  editor  of  this  newspaper  at  the  time  of 
his  arrest.  A.  R.  Parsons,  also  executed,  was  one  of  its  contributors.  Since  the  execution  it  has 
fallen  into  comparative  obscurity,  although  it  still  has  a  large  circulation  among  the  anarchists. 

The  Daily  News.- — This  paper  was  founded  in  1875,  is  independent  in  politics,  and  has  three 
distinct  editions  daily,  the  Morning  News,  the  Noon  News  and  the  Evening  News;  circulation  daily. 
220,000  copies.  Nothing  can  better  serve  to  illustrate  the  marvelous  growth  of  the  Daily  News  than 
the  statement  of  the  increase  of  circulation  from  year  to  year.  In  1877  its  daily  average  was  22,037  : 
in  1878,  33,314;  in  1879,  45,194;  in  1880,  54,801;  in  1881,  75,820;  in  1882,  88,723;  in  1883,  99,726; 
in  1884,  125,178;  in  1885,  131,992;  in  1886,  152,851;  in  1887,  165,376;  in  1888,  192,577;  in  1889. 
222,745;  in  1890,  213,871.  This  phenomenal  growth  may  in  a  great  measure  be  attributed  to  the  in- 
telligent direction  and  executive  management  of  the  talented  editor  and  publisher  of  the  paper,  Mr. 
Victor  F.  Lawson. 

The  Evening  Journal. — This  is  the  oldest  newspaper  in  Chicago,  and  is  published  at  No.  161 
Dearborn  Street.  Its  pages  are  a  reflex  of  the  eventful  years  of  its  publication.  Its  columns  are 
chronicles  of  Chicago's  progress,  and  her  transition  from  a  village  to  a  great  city.  W.  K.  Sullivan, 
editor;  John  R.  Wilson,  publisher. 

Freie  Presse. — This  representative  journal  was  established  in  1871  by  its  present  editor,  Richard 
Michaelis.  It  is  the  only  republican  German  daily  newspaper  in  Chicago.  Five  issues  are  made  of 
the  paper  daily,  as  also  an  interesting  weekly  and  Sunday  edition,  the  latter  entitled  Daheim. 

77/1?  Globe. — -The  Globe  was  founded  in  1887  by  Austin  L.  Pattison,  formerly  business  manager 
of  the  Chicago  Tribune.  In  politics  the  paper  is  Democratic,  but  is  neither  blinded  by  prejudice  or 
fettered  with  associations. 

Goodall ' s  Daily  Sun. — -This  paper  is  published  at  the  Union  Stock  Yards,  in  the  interests  of  deal- 
ers in  live  stock,  by  Henry  L.  Goodall. 

The  Herald. — The  history  of  ths  Herald  has  been  the  history  of  a  struggle;  its  success  has  been 
the  success  of  merit.  The  Herald  was  the  first  Chicago  newspaper  to  use  illustrations' extensively, 
and  has  branch  offices  in  New  York,  Washington,  Milwaukee  and  Springfield.  The  executive  staff  of 
the  Herald  is  as  follows:  Publisher,  James  W.  Scott;  managing  editor,  H.  W.  Seymour;  news  editor, 
William  A.  Taylor;  night  editor,  T.  G.  Rae ;  city  editor,  Chas.  E.  Chapin;  business  manager,  A.  F. 
Portman. 

The  Illinois  Staats  Zfititiig. — The  large  German  population  of  Illinois  affords  an  important  field 
for  newspapers  printed  in  the  German  language.  The  Illinois  Staats  Zeitung  is  a  daily  morning- 
newspaper,  and  was  first  issued  in  1848.  It  stands  to-day  second  only  to  the  New  York  Staats  Zei- 
tung  in  wealth  and  circulation,  while  in  ability  it  is  unsurpassed  by  any  German  paper  in  the  United 
States. 

The  Inter  Ocean. — No  newspaper  venture  in  the  history  of  Chicago  ever  developed  into  estab- 
lished success  with  such  rapid  and  unmistakable  strides  as  the  Inter  Ocean.  It  was  founded  March 
25,  1872,  and  is  to-day  a  political  power  throughout  the  Northwest.  Energetic  and  intelligent  man- 
agement in  every  department,  from  the  editor's  desk  through  all  intervening  steps  to  the  press  room, 
is  evident  to  any  one  who  will  scrutinize  its  columns,  or  make  the  tour  of  its  home  at  the  northwest 
corner  of  Madison  and  Dearborn  Streets.  The  spirit  of  the  paper  is  aptly  interpreted  in  the  trite 
enunciation  of  its  initial  number,  "  Independent  in  nothing;  republican  in  everything."  The  present 
able  editor  is  William  Penn  Nixon. 


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77/t-  .17(7/7. — One  of  the  most  successful  of  the  evening  journals  of  Chicago  is  the  Mail,  which  had 
its  origin  in  what  is  known  as  the  Chicago  Press  in  1882.  It  answers  to  the  requirements  of  busy 
people  by  presenting  all  the  news  in  a  condensed  form,  and  is  noted  for  its  push  and  enterprise,  and 
its  untiring  and  argus-eyed  energy  in  news  gathering. 

The  Post. — This  paper  is  the  property  of  the  Evening  Post  Publishing  Company,  with  publica- 
tion offices  at  Nos.  164  and  166  Washington  Street.  It  was  introduced  to  the  world  in  1890,  and  yet 
despite  a  somewhat  recent  establishment,  its  circulation  exceeds  that  of  almost  any  other  paper  in 
Chicago.  It  is  independent  in  politics  as  in  all  other  things,  and  is  a  newspaper  whose  power,  influ- 
ence and  ability  are  recognized  by  men  of  all  parties  and  all  shades  of  opinion. 

The  Times. — Founded  in  1854  as  a  Democratic  party  paper,  it  was  for  years  in  a  so-to-speak 
moribund  condition  until  in  1887  Mr.  James  J.  West  assumed  the  managerial  control,  since  which 


period  it  seemed  to  be   revivified.      Some  two  years  ago,  however,  a   dispute  arose  among  the  stock- 
holders, and  the  ownership  of  the  Chicago  Times  Company's  property  is  now  in  litigation. 

77/e  Tribune. — The  Tribune,  established  in  1847,  has  held  for  forty  years  a  leading  position  in 
the  journalism  of  the  Northwest;  increasing  with  the  growth  of  the  city,  and  enjoying  great  confidence 
and  liberal  support.  There  is  no  necessity  to  enlarge  on  the  history  of  the  Tribune;  the  mere  state- 
ment of  the  fact  that  its  circulation  climbed  from  2,240  in  1855  to  90,000  during  the  current  year, 
indelibly  stamps  the  hall-mark  of  good  management  upon  its  proprietorship.  In  a  great  measure 
the  suggestion  of  the  World's  Columbian  Exposition  is  due  to  the  forcible  arguments  passed  in  its 
favor  by  the  present  editor-in-chief  of  the  Tribune,  Mr.  Joseph  Medill.  The  office  of  publication  is 
located  at  the  southeast  corner  of  Madison  and  Dearborn  Streets,  and  is  equipped  with  every  modern 
appliance  known  to  the  art  of  reproducing  with  regularity  the  daily  record  of  the  "map  of  life"  as 
embodied  in  the  newspaper  of  to-day. 


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In  addition  to  ;he  representatives  of  daily  journalism  Chicago  has  a  large  number  of  weekly 
newspapers  and  periodicals  which  afford  literary  pabulum  for  all  tastes.  Religion,  politics,  science, 
the  professions,  the  trades,  the  drama  and  all  interests  have  their  special  organs,  and  the  whole  list 
of  papers  presents  a  creditable  testimonial  to  the  fact  that  the  people  of  Chicago  are  a  reading,  and 
therefore  an  intelligent  people. 

PUBLIC  BUILDINGS. — The  pride  with  which  the  Chicagoan  shows  the  public  buildings,  and  those 
devoted  to  art,  literature,  the  drama  and  education,  is  not  unreasonable.  While  lack  of  space  forbids 
our  entering  into  detail,  without  exaggeration  it  can  be  said  that  no  city  in  the  country  presents  a 
finer  or  more  substantial  class  of  buildings.  The  most  prominent  of  these  is  the  Board  of  Trade 
Building,  the  "Rookery,"  the  Phenix  Building,  the  Counselman  Building,  the  Goff  Building,  the 
Insurance  Exchange  Building,  the  Home  Insurance  Building,  the  Calumet  Building,  the  Tacoma 
Building,  the  Chamber  of  Commerce  Building,  and  the  City  Hall  and  Court  House — all  of  which  may 
be  seen  in  a  walk  down  La  Salle  Street,  from  Randolph  to  Jackson  Streets.  The  United  States  Cus- 
tom House  and  Post  Office  occupies  the  square  bounded  by  Adams,  Jackson,  Dearborn  and  Clark 
Streets,  and  is  second  only  to  the  New  York  office  in  size  and  importance.  The  Cook  County  Hos- 
pital is  the  next  interesting  public  building,  situated  on  the  corner  of  Wood  and  Harrison  Streets; 
like  other  public  buildings,  it  occupies  a  whole  square,  and  was  erected  at  a  cost  of  nearly  $1,000,000. 
The  Criminal  Court  and  Jail  are  situated  on  the  corner  of  Illinois  Street  and  Dearborn  Avenue,  on 
the  North  Side.  There  is  probably  no  other  building  in  Chicago  with  whose  name  strangers  are  sc 
familiar  as  with  that  of  the  structure  popularly  known  as  the  Chicago  Exposition  Building,  although 
we  are  given  to  understand  that  it  will  be  removed  during  the  current  year.  It  is  the  largest  building 
in  the  world  whose  roof  is  unsupported  by  pillars,  being  1,000  feet  in  length,  with  an  average  width 
of  240  feet.  It  was  built  after  the  model  of  the  famous  Exposition  Building  at  Vienna,  in  the  short 
space  of  ninety-six  days,  and  has  been  rendered  especially  remarkable  by  the  many  important  pur- 
poses for  which  it  has  been  used.  It  gives  way  to  the  immense  exposition  buildings  now  in  course 
of  construction  for  the  great  World's  Fair  of  1893,  to  which  we  make  special  reference  in  another  por- 
tion of  this  work.  The  University  of  Chicago  occupies  a  beautiful  site  on  Cottage  Grove  Avenue, 
between  Thirty-third  and  Thirty-fifth  Streets.  It  was  founded  by  the  late  Stephen  A.  Douglas.  The 
University,  which  has  a  numerous  and  learned  faculty,  possesses,  in  addition  to  an  extensive  library,  a 
museum,  rich  in  geological,  zoological  and  numismatic  specimens,  and  also  a  herbarium.  Connected 
with  it  is  the  Dearborn  University,  famous  for  its  equatorial  refracting  telescope,  one  of  the  largest  in 
the  world,  and  also  other  costly  astronomical  apparatus. 

SEMI-PUBLIC  BUILDINGS. — Under  this  head  come  the  theaters,  hotels,  concert  halls,  art  galler- 
ies, etc.,  of  which  Chicago  boasts  a  large  number  of  very  fine  ones.  The  Auditorium  is  a 
magnificent  example  of  modern  building.  The  Capitol  at  Washington,  the  State  House  at 
Albany  and  the  Municipal  buildings,  Philadelphia,  have  in  time  past  been  regarded  as  among 
the  finest  distinctive  types  of  American  architecture;  it  does  not  appear  to  us  superlative  to 
assume  that  the  Auditorium  occupies  an  individual  position  equally  as  imposing,  majestic  in 
its  classic  simplicity.  The  credit  for  the  conception  of  the  splendid  structure,  and  the  rapidity 
with  which  it  was  pushed  to  successful  completion  was  due  to  the  fertile  idea  and  unflagging 
energy  of  Mr.  Ferdinand  W.  Peck.  The  Art  Institute  Building  has"  been  pronounced  by  critics 
the  finest  specimen  of  modern  architecture  in  Chicago.  It  is  built  of  brown  stone;  has  a 
beautiful  facade,  is  splendidly  lighted,  and  though  not  as  massive  as  some  of  its  neighbors, 
is  one  of  the  attractive  edifices  of  the  Lake  Front.  The  Palmer  House,  Tremont  House, 
Grand  Pacific  Hotel,  and  others  illustrated  in  these  pages'  present  some  of  the  most  attrac- 
tive features  of  Chicago,  and  support  her  claim  to  a  high  place  among  those  communities 
which  place  a  proper  estimate  upon  and  render  due  reward  to  taste  and  talent  as  exempli- 
fied in  the  arts  and  progress  of  the  times.  It  might  here  be  added  that  the  Masonic 
Temple  at  the  corner  of  State  and  Randolph  Streets  will  when  completed,  prove  one  of  the 
finest  buildings  in  the  world.  A  glance  at  our  artist's  sketch  of  the  Masonic  Temple  as  it  will 


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appear  when  completed,   will    afford    a  better  criterion  of  the  architectural    beauties  of  the  struct- 
ure than    any    verbal   description. 

THE  GREAT  FIRE  OF  1871.— The  history  of  the  Chicago  great  fire  is  one  that  brings  with 
it  sad  reflections,  but  we  should  feel  that  we  were  derelict  in  our  duty  were  we  not  to  make 
some  notice  of  it  here.  For  other  pens  than  our  own  have  touched  upon  that  fearful  episode  in 
Chicago's  history  and  writing  as  we  are  of  the  Chicago  of  to-day  we  are  rather  making  passing 
reference  to  the  conflagration  as  opposed  to  our  remarks  on  the  marvelous  upbuilding  of 
this  very  phoenix  of  cities  in  the  brief  space  of  eight  years  subsequent  to  the  holocaust.  Tra- 
dition has  it  that  to  the  somewhat  prosaic  fact  that  a  fractious  cow  belonging  to  one  Mrs. 
O'Leary  who  kicked  over  a  kerosene  lamp  on  the  evening  of  Sunday,  October  8th,  1871,  is  re- 
ferable the  greatest  conflagration  of  modern  times, — a  conflagration  which  appalled  the  world, 
sweeping  over  460  acres,  destroying  1600  stores,  28  hotels,  60  manufacturing  establishments,  and 
homes  of  some  22,000  persons.  With  an  imagination  worthy  of  the  lurid  subject,  has  Mrs.  S. 
B.  Olsen  in  her  poem,  the  "Fall  of  Chicago"  pictured  the  scene  in  the  lines: 

"A  voice  is  ringing  in  the  air, 

A  tale  is  trembling  on  the  wire, 
The  people  shout  in  wild  despair 

Chicago  is  on  fire  !" 

We  quote  from  Messrs.   Colbert  and  Chamberlain's  excellent  description  entitled  Chicago  and    the 
Great  Conflagration: 

'"Yet  so  it  was.  A  little  after  nine  o'clock  on  Sunday  evening  (October  8th,  1871),  the 
lamp  was  upset  which  was  to  kindle  the  funeral  pyre  of  Chicago's  pristine  splendor.  The  little 
stable  with  its  contents  of  hay  was  soon  ablaze.  By  the  time  the  alarm  was  sounded  at  the 
box  several  blocks  away,  two  or  three  other  little  buildings  to  the  leeward  had  been  ignited, 
and  in  five  minutes  the  poor  purlieu  in  the  vicinity  of  Ue  Koven  and  Jefferson  Streets  was 
blazing  like  a  huge  bonfire.  The  spread  of  the  fire,  or,  rather,  the  flight  it  took  along  with 
the  southwest  gale,  was  very  rapid.  We  suppose  the  Fire  Department  was  on  the  ground,  partly 
because  it  usually  turns  out  at  fires  and  partly  because  one  or  two  of  its  engines  were  found 
burned  up  among  the  ruins  next  day;  but  it  might  as  well  have  been  in  Kamschatka  for  any- 
thing it  was  able  to  do  toward  arresting  the  progress  of  the  flames.  They  marched  on  until 
they  had  devoured  the  thousand  or  more  shanties,  houses,  planing  mills,  in  their  path  on  the 
West  Division.  They  heeded  not  the  marshal  and  his  corps,  any  more  than  the  bull  heeds 
the  fly  upon  his  horn.  They  heeded  not  even  the  broad  river,  but  leaped  it  easily  after 
inarching  along  northward  until  all  between  Jefferson  Street  and  the  river  had  been  destroyed, 
up  to  the  edge  of  the  burnt  district  of  Saturday  night.  (It  might  here  be  added  that  a  fire 
doing  damage  to  the  extent  of  $1,000,000  occurred  the  previous  night,  Saturday,  October  yth, 
1871,  which  was  described  in  the  journals  of  the  time  as  the  "grandest  spectacle  thus  far  seen  in 
Chicago,"  the  writer  little  doubting  that  another  fire  was  to  sweep  over  the  city  compared  with 
which  the  conflagration  of  Saturday  was  but  as  the  "flicker  of  a  farthing  candle.")  *  *  * 
The  first  vault  across  the  river  was  made  at  midnight  from  Van  Buren  Street,  lighting  in  a 
building  of  the  South  Division  Gas  Works  on  Adams  Street.  This  germ  of  the  main  fire  was 
not  suppressed,  and  from  that  moment  the  doom  of  the  commercial  quarter  was  sealed,  though 
no  man  could  have  foretold  that  the  raging  element  would  make  such  complete  havoc  of  the 
proudest  and  strongest  structures  of  that  quarter.  The  axis  of  the  column,  as  it  had  progressed 
from  the  starting  point  in  the  southwestern  purlieus,  had  varied  hardly  a  point  from  due 
northeast.  Having  gained  a  foothold  on  the  South  Division,  its  march  naturally  lay  through 
two  or  three  blocks  of  pine  rookeries,  and  so  on  for  a  considerable  space  through  the 
abodes  of  squalor  and  vice.  Through  these  it  set  out  at  double-quick,  the  main  column  being 
ilanked  by  another  on  each  side,  and  nearly  an  hour  to  the  rear.  That  to  the  right  \vas 
generated  by  a  separate  brand  from  the  western  burning;  that  at  the  left  was  probably  crea- 


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ted  by  some  of  the  eddies  which  were  by  this  time  whirling  through  the  streets  toward  the 
flame  below  and  from  it  above.  The  rookeries  were  quickly  disposed  of.  Beyond  them,  how- 
ever, along  LaSalle  Street,  was  a  splendid  double  row  of  fire  proof  mercantile  buildings, 
the  superior  of  which  did  not  exist  in  the  land. 

WOULD    THESE    SUCCUMB    TO    THE    SHOWER    OF    BRANDS 

and  the  triple-heated  furnace  which  had  been  thrown  about  them?  Alas,  yes!  One  after  an- 
other they  went  as  the  column  advanced.  And  the  column  was  spreading  fearfully — debouching 
to  right  and  left,  according  as  opportunities  of  conquest  offered  themselves.  It  was  not  long 
before  one  o'clock  that  the  Chamber  of  Commerce  was  attacked,  and  fell  a  prey  to  the  on- 
advancing  force.  Soon  the  Court  House  was  seized  upon;  but  it  did  not  surrender  till  nearly 
three  o'clock,  when  the  great  bell  fell  down,  down,  and  pealed  a  farewell  dying  groan  as 
it  went.  The  hundred  and  fifty  prisoners  in  the  basement  story  were  released  to  save  their 
lives.  They  evinced  their  gratitude  by  pillaging  a  jewelry  store  near  by.  About  the  time 
the  Court  House  was  attacked  the  telegraph  operators  in  the  Merchants'  Insurance  Building 
opposite,  on  LaSalle  Street,  saw  the  propriety  of  falling  back  upon  safer  ground.  The  re- 
porter of  the  Associated  Press  broke  off  in  the  middle  of  a  word  his  account  of  the  confla- 
gration, and  betook  himself  in  General  Sheridan's  carriage,  to  a  suburban  station.  From  the 
Court  House,  the  main  course  of  the  column  seemed  to  rest  eastward,  and  Hooley's  Opera 
House,  the  Times  Building,  Crosby's  magnificent  Opera  House  (to  be  reopened  that  very 
night)  fell  rapidly  before  it;  pursuing  its  way  more  slowly  onward,  the  fiery  worker  laid 
waste  some  buildings  to  the  northeast,  and  preparatory  to  attacking  the  magnificent  at  the 
foot  of  Randolph  Street  and  the  Great  Union  Depot,  joined  forces  with  the  other  branches  of 
the  main  column,  which  had  lingered  to  demolish  the  Sherman  House— a  grand  seven-story 
edifice  of  marble — the  Tremont  House  and  the  other  fine  buildings  lying  between  Randolph 
and  Lake  Streets.  The  left  column  had  in  the  meantime  diverged  to  pass  down  LaSalle 
Street  and  attack  all  buildings  lying  to  the  west  of  that  noble  avenue— the  Oriental  and 
Mercantile  buildings,  the  Union  Bank,  the  Merchants'  Insurance  Building,  where  were  General 
Sherman's  headquarters,  and  the  offices  of  the  Western  Union  Telegraphs,  and,  in  fact, 
an  unbroken  row  of  the  stone  palaces  of  trade,  which  had  already  made  LaSalle  Street  a 
monument  of  Chicago's  business  architecture,  to  which  her  citizens  pointed  with  glowing 
pride,  and  of  which  admiring  visitors  wrote  and  published  'warm  panegyrics  in  all  quarters  of 
the  globe.  The  column  of  the  left  did  its  mission  but  to  well,  however,  and  by  daylight. 

SCARCELY    A    STONE    WAS    LEFT    UPON    ANOTHER 

in  all  that  stately  thoroughfare.  But  one  building  was  left  standing  in  this  division  of  the 
city — a  large,  brick  structure  with  iron  shutters,  known  as  Lind's  Block.  This  was  saved 
by  its  isolated  location,  being  on  the  shore  of  the  river,  and  separated  by  an  exceptionally 
wide  street  from  the  seething  furnace,  which  consumed  all  else  in  its  vicinity.  The  right 
column  started  from  a  point  near  the  intersection  of  Van  Buren  Street  and  the  river,  where 
some  buildings  were  ignited  by  brands  from  the  \Vest  Side,  in  despite  of  the  efforts  of  the 
inhabitants  of  that  quarter  to  save  their  homes  'by  drenching  their  premises  with  water  from 
their  hydrants,  and  we  need  hardly  add,  in  despite  of  the  desultory  though  desperate  efforts 
of  the  Fire  Department.  The  right  column  also  had  the  advantage  of  a  large  area  of  wooden 
buildings  on  which  to  ration  and  ram  itself  for  its  march  of  destruction.  Thus  fed  and  equipped, 
it  swept  down  upon  the  remaining  portion  of  the  best  built  section  of  the  town.  It 
gutted  the  Michigan  Southern  Depot  and  the  Grand  Pacific  Hotel,  and  the  tornado  soon  left 
them  shapeless  ruins  It  spared  not  the  unfinished  building  of  the  Lake  Side  Publishing 
Company,  which  had  been  already  put  on  a  very  sightly  front,  and  which  had  scarcely  anything 
to  burn  but  brick  and  stone  It  licked  up  the  fine,  new  buildings  on  Dearborn  Street,  near 
the  Post  Office.  The  Post  Office  was  seized  and  gutted  like  the  rest. 


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in  its  vaults.  It  swept  down  upon  the  new  Bigelow  House — a  massive  and  elegant  hotel 
which  had  never  been  occupied,  and  demolished  that,  together  with  the  Honore  Block,  a  magnif- 
icent new  building,  with  massive  walls  adorned  with  hundreds  of  stately  colonnades  of 
marble.  It  reached  out  to  the  left  and  took  in  McVicker's  new  theater  in  its  grasp  for  a  mo- 
ment, with  the  usually  fatal  result.  It  assaulted  the  noble  Tribune  building,  which  the  people 
had  been  declaring  even  up  to  that  terrible  hour,  would  withstand  all  attacks,  being  furnished 
with  all  known  safeguards  against  destruction  by  fire;  but  the  enemy  was  wily  as  well  as 
strong.  It  surrounded  the  fated  structure  and  ruined  it  too.  It  threw  a  red  hot  brick  wall 
upon  the  .  building's  weaker  side,  a  shower  of  brands  upon  the  roof,  a  subterranean  fire  under 
the  sidewalk  and  into  the  basement,  and  an  atmosphere  of  furnace  heat  all  around.  It  con- 
quered and  destroyed  the  Tribune  building  at  half-past  seven  in  the  evening.  It  marched  on 
and  laid  waste  Bookseller's  Row,  the  finest  row  of  bookstores  in  the  world.  It  fell  upon  Potter 
Palmer's  store  of  Massachusetts  marble,  for  which  Field,  Leiter  and  Company,  dry  goods  im- 
porters, were  paying  the  owner  $52,000  a  year  rent.  This  splendid  building  with  such  as  had 
not  been  removed  in  wagons,  went  like  all  the  rest.  It  deployed  to  the  right,  in  spite  of 
its  ally,  the  wind,  and  destroyed  the  splendid  churches  and  residences  which  adorned  the  lower 
or  town  end  of  Wabash  and  Michigan  Avenues.  Among  these  were  the  First  and  Second 
Presbyterian  Churches,  Trinity  Episcopal  Church,  and  the  palatial  row  of  residences  known 
as  "Terrace  Row,"  in  which  dwelt,  among  others,  Gov.  Bross  of  the  Tribune,  Jonathan  Y. 
Scammon,  the  banker  and  capitalist,  and  S.  C.  Griggs,  the  bookseller.  Finally  its  course 
southward  was  stayed  at  Congress  Street  by  the  blowing  up  of  a  building.  The  southern  line 
of  the  fire  was  for  the  most  part,  however,  along  Harrison  Street,  which  is  one  square  further 
to  the  south.  This  is  a  brief  sketch  of  the  operations  of  the  fire  in  the  West  and  South  Di- 
visions. It  effected  a  foothold  in  the  North  Division  as  early  as  half-past  three  in  the  morning; 
and  it  is  remarkable  that  almost  the  first  building  to  be  attacked  on  the  north  side  of  the 
river  was  the  engine  house  of  the  Water  Works;  as  if  the  terrible  marauder  had,  with  deadly 
strategy  thrown  out  a  swifter  brand  than  all  others  to  cut  off  the  only  reliance  of  his  victims, 
the  water  supply.  The  Water  Works  are  nearly  a  mile  from  the  point  where  the  burning  brands 
must  have  crossed  the  river.  The  denizens  of  the  North  Division  were  standing  in  their  doors 
and  gazing  at  the  blazing  splendor  of  the  Court  House  dome,  when  they  discovered  to  their 
horror  that  the  fire  was  raging  behind  them,  and  that 

THE    WATERWORKS    WERE    GUNK. 

A  general  stampede  to  the  sands  of  the  lake  shore,  or  to  the  prairies  west  of  the  city  was  the 
result."  In  the  report  of  the  Chicago  Relief  and  Aid  Society  we  find  the  following:  "And 
then  came  the  greatest  terror  of  all;  the  consciousness  of  the  fact  that  families  had  been 
separated;  husbands  and  wives  and  parents  and  children  were  missing.  The  flight  had  been 
so  rapid,  and  in  all  directions  the  thoroughfares  had  been  so  obstructed,  and  in  some  cases 
utterly  impassable,  by  the  crowding  of  vehicles  and  masses  of  people,  and  the  city  itself  a 
wave  of  fire — it  is  no  marvel  that  under  these  circumstances  thousands  for  the  time  were  lost 
sight  of,  and  became  lonely  wanderers,  and  that  hundreds  perished  in  the  flames.  The  seeds 
of  permanent  or  temporary  disease  sown,  the  bodily  suffering  and  mental  agony  endured,  can 
never  have  statistical  computation,  or  adequate  description." 

COUNTING     THE    COST. 

The  amount  of  property  destroyed  by  the  fire,  by  a  careful  estimate  by  Elias  Colbert  was  $192,000,- 
ooo.  Not  more  than  one-fourth  of  this  was  covered  by  insurance,  and  of  the  amount  insured  not 
more  than  fifty  per  cent,  was  paid,  some  insurance  companies  not  paying  more  than  ten  per 
cent,  while  others  paid  in  full.  But  then  began  that  marvelous  exhibition  of  human  kindness 
and  benevolence  for  which  history  furnishes  no  parallel.  From  St.  Louis,  Cincinnati,  Detroit, 


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New  York,  Boston  and  nearly  all  the  large  cities  of  the  United  States,  and  from  many  cities 
in  England,  Germany  and  France  came  prompt  relief.  A  report  for  1874  shows  actual  cash  re- 
ceipts of  $3,000,000,  and  money  and  supplies  estimated  to  aggregate  over  six  millions,  were, 
freely  sent  to  Chicago  from  all  over  the  world.  Before  one  might  say  the  ashes  of  this  mighty 
city  had  time  to  cool,  work  was  begun  for  the  removal  of  the  debris.  No  less  than  forty  odd 
millions  were  spent  on  new  buildings  in  the  .burned  district  in  the  first  twelve  months  after 
the  fire,  ten  years  later  all  traces  of  the  calamity  had  disappeared,  till  to-day  Chicago  as 
premised  in  our  opening  remarks,  rears  her  stately  head,  the  most  remarkable  city  in  theworld. 

•  THE    HAYMARKET    MASSACRE. 

A  brief  sketch  of  the  incidents  which  marked  the  course  of  what  is  known  as  the  "  Haymarket 
Massacre"  will  serve  to  show  that  the  responsibility  is  to  be  simply  allotted  to  one  class,  namely 
the  disciples  of  Anarchy,  but  there  can  be  little  question  that  the  order  received  its  death-blow 
as  far  as  the  western  metropolis  is  corncerned  with  the  execution  of  the  four  leading  perpetra- 
tors of  this  outrage.  Quoting  from  the  able  guide  and  encyclopedia  of  Chicago  compiled  by  Mr. 
John  I.  Flinn,  to  whom  we  have  to  express  our  acknowledgments  for  a  fund  of  statistical  data, 
it  would  seem  according  to  this  authority  that  the  term  "Haymarket  Massacre"  as  applied  to 
the  tragic  event  of  May  4th,  1886,  is  a  misnomer.  Mr.  Flinn  states:  The  tragedy  recalled  to 
mind  by  the  name  actually  occurred  on  Desplaines  Street,  between  the  Haymarket  and  the  alley 
which  runs  east  of  Desplaines  Street,  south  of  Crane  Brothers'  manufacturing  establishment. 
The  wagon  from  which  the  anarchist  speakers  addressed  the  mob  stood  directly  in  front  of 
Crane  Brothers'  steps  about  eight  feet  north  of  this  alley.  The  bomb  was  thrown  from  the 
mouth  of  the  alley  and  exploded  between  the  second  and  third  companies  of  policemen,  as  the 
six  companies  were  halting  close  to  the  wagon.  The  bomb  thrower  unquestionably  made  his 
escape  through  the  alley  which  connects  with  another  opening  on  Randolph  Street,  east  of  the 
Haymarket.  Seven  policemen  were  killed  outright,  or  died  shortly  afterward  of  their  wounds, 
as  a  result  of  the  explosion.  A  large  number  of  policemen  were  badly  and  permanently  injured. 
How  many  of  those  in  the  mob  were  killed  or  died  afterward  of  the  injuries  they  received 
in  the  police  fusillade  which  followed  the  explosion  has  never  been  known,  for  their  bodies 
were  quietly  buried  and  their  wounds  concealed  by  their  friends  whenever  possible.  The 
arrest  of  the  leaders  Fielden,  Spies,  Engel,  Lingg,  Neebe,  Schwab,  Fischer,  the  searching  of 
the  Arbeiter  Zeitung  office  on  the  east  side  of  Fifth  Avenue,  near  Washington  Street,  and  the 
discovery  there  of  a  vast  supply  of  dynamite,  arms,  bombs  and  infernal  machines;  the  discovery 
of  bombs  in  different  parts  of  the  city,  under  sidewalks,  in  lumber  yards,  at  the  homes  of 
the  anarchists;  the  sensational  surrender  of  Parsons,  who  had  taken  flight  on  the  night  of  the 
massacre;  the  long  trial,  the  speeches,  the  sentences,  the  appeal;  the  refusal  of  the  Supreme 
Court  of  the  United  States  to  interfere;  the  efforts  made  to  have  the  death  sentence  commuted; 
the  day  of  execution,  the  i  ith  of  November,  1887;  the  shocking  suicide  of  the  "tiger  anarchist" 
Lingg,  in  his  cell  at  the  jail;  the  hanging  of  Parsons,  Spies,  Engel  and  Fischer,,  the  com- 
mutation of  the  death  sentences  of  Fielden  and  Schwab  to  life  imprisonment,  all  contributed 
toward  the  popular  excitement  which  followed  the  fatal  4th  of  May,  and  continued  until  the 
gallows  and  the  prison  had  performed  the  parts  assigned  them  by  the  law.  The  executed  anar- 
chists are  buried  at  Waldheim  Cemetery.  The  police  monument  at  the  intersection  of  Ran 
dolph  and  Desplaines  Streets  (Haymarket  Square)  was  erected  by  the  citizens  of  Chicago  in  honor 
of  the  brave  officers  who  risked  or  sacrificed  their  lives  in  defence  of  the  law  and  in  the  com- 
memoration of  the  death  of  anarchy  in  this  city. 

THE  WORLD'S  COLUMBIAN   EXPOSITION. 

Scarcely  had  the  gates  closed  upon  the  great  Centennial  Exposition  of   1876,  at   Philadelphia, 
than  the  subject  of  another  great  World's  Fair  to  be  held  in  some    city  of  this  country  upon  the  four 
hundredth  anniversary  of  its  discovery  was  broached. 


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The  leaven  worked  quietly  and  well;  and  while  the  great  Paris  exposition  was  in  progress  ,  the 
United  States  as  the  representative  nation  of  the  New  World,  began  to  consider  more  definitely  the 
propriety  of  celebrating  the  anniversary  of  Columbus'  great  discovery,  by  inviting  the  nations  of  the 
Old  World  to  visit  our  shores. 

The  closing  decade  of  the  most  remarkable  century  in  the  Christian  era,  coinciding  with  the 
anniversary  of  an  event  unequaled  in  the  history  of  this  sphere,  suggested  the  uniting  of  all  mankind  in  a 
celebration  of  peace. 

The  land  where  necessity  and  courage  have  fostered  industry  and  wealth  precents  a  fitting  scene  for 
such  a  gathering. 

Columbia,  the  youngest  among  the  continents  of  the  civilized  world  should  act  the  part  of  host- 
ess at  the  celebration  of  her  four  hundredth  birthday  by  extending  to  the  entire  world  an  invitation 
to  commemorate  the  event  in  a  display  of  the  material  evidences  of  the  progress  of  the  human  family 
and  such  a  commemoration  should  be  called  the  WORLD'S  COLUMBIAN  EXPOSITION. 

The  United  States  Congress  on  April  25,  1890,  passed  an  act,  which  was  approved  by  the  Presi- 
dent of  the  United  States,  declaring  it  "fit  and  appropriate  that  the  four  hundredth  anniversary  of  the 
discovery  of  America  be  commemorated  by  an  exhibition  of  the  resources  of  the  United  States,  etc." 
— further  that  such  an  exhibition  should  be  of  a  national  and  inter-national  character  so  that  not  only 
the  people  of  the  Union,  and  this  continent,  but  those  of  all  nations  as  well,  can  participate,  and  to 
carry  out  this  purpose,  the  act  of  Congress  provides  "  that  an  exhibition  of  arts,  industries,  manufact- 
ures, and  products  of  the  soil,  mine,  and  sea,  shall  be  inaugurated  in  the  year  1892  in  the  city  of 
Chicago,  U.  S.  A." 

A  commission  was  provided  consisting  of  two  commissioners  and  two  alternates  from  each  state 
and  territory  in  the  United  Union,  and  eight  commissioners  and  delegates  at  large,  all  of  whom  were 
commissioned  by  the  president  of  the  United  States  of  America. 

This  commission  and  a  corporation  organized  under  the  laws  of  the  state  of  Illinois,  are  charged 
jointly  with  the  task  of  making  all  preparations  for  the  expcsition  and  conducting  it  to  a  successful 
termination. 

The  commission  is  composed  of  representative  citizens  of  the  various  states  and  territories,  while 
the  directory  of  the  Illinois  corporation  embraces  some  of  the  wealthiest,  best  known  and  most  suc- 
cessful business  and  professional  men  in  the  city  of  Chicago. 

These  two  bodies  are  working  in  perfect  harmony,  and  with  the  common  purpose  of  making  the 
exposition  worthy  of  the  great  historic  event  it  is  designed  to  commemorate,  and  a  fitting  illustration 
of  the  world's  progress  in  civilization  and  in  the  various  lines  of  human  endeavor. 

President  Harrison  issued  a  proclamation,  notifying  the  world  that  the  EXPOSITION  will  be  held 
at  the  time  and  place  named  above,  and  invited  all  foreign  countries  to  take  part  in  the  same. 

The  Chicago  board  guaranteed  to  the  national  management  that  a  sum  not  less  than  ten  million 
dollars  would  be  raised,  and  expended  for  the  purpose  of  making  the  Columbian  Exposition  a  success; 
five  million  more  came  from  the  city  of  Chicago  and  with  nearly  $200,000  appropriated  by  the  differ- 
ent states  for  their  special  exhibits  outside  of  the  half  million  the  national  government  contributes, 
will  make  the  grandest  world's  exhibit  ever  known. 

Preparations  are  underway  in  every  state  and  territory  of  the  Union  looking  to  a  splendid  dis- 
play of  its  industries  and  resources. 

The  appropriations  already  made  exceed  $4, 000,000,  while  individual  efforts  and  private  contribu- 
tions will  swell  the  sum  to  over  $7,000,000,  making  a  grand  total  of  state  exhibits  of  over  $10,000,- 
ooo,  and  many  states  contemplate  the  erection  of  their  own  separate  buildings,  all  of  which  will  be 
unique  and  peculiar  in  construction  and  design. 

The  United  States  government  will  have  a  specially  constructed  building  which  will  include 
exhibits  from  the  Executive  departments,  Smithsonian  Institute,  United  States  fish  commision  and  the 
National  museum  and  such  articles  and  materials  as  illustrate  the  function  and  administrative  facul- 
ties of  the  government  in  times  of  peace  and  its  RESOURCES  IN  TIME  OF  WAR,  tending  to  demonstrate 
the  nature  of  our  people,  their  institutions  and  their  adaptation  to  the  wants  of  our  people. 


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THE  FINANCES. 

The  exposition  is  in  elegant  shape  financially  and  warrants  the  statement  of  the  exposition  man- 
agers that  all  the  money  necessary  to  make  it  a  success  will  be  forthcoming. 

The  Illinois  corporation  known  as  the  "  World's  Columbian  Exposition"  first  organized  with 
$5,000,000  capital,  was  recently  increased  to  $10,000,000;  in  addition  the  city  of  Chicago  authorized 
the  issuance  of  $5,000,000  in  bonds  and  the  United  States  appropriation  amounts  to  $1,500,000  exclu- 
sive of  the  exhibits  expenses  and  buildings  by  the  government. 

THE   SITE. 

After  a  long  and  somewhat  warmly  contested  contest  a  beautiful  and  suitable  site  was  selected 
for  the  exposition,  containing  fully  one  thousand  acres  of  land  beautifully  situated  on  the  shore  of 
Lake  Michigan. 

The  grandest  and  most  imposing  location  offered  was  that  of  Jackson  Park  in  the  southern  section 
of  the  city,  and  it  is  intended  to  use  it  in  its  entirety  for  exposition  purposes,  leaving  the  improved 
parts  in  their  present  improved  condition  while  the  unimproved  parts  are  being  laid  out  in  a  manner 
appropriate  to  the  whole  biddings  as  adopted.  In  the  preparation  of  the  grounds,  Jackson  Park  will 
be  further  extended  and  the  inlet  on  the  northern  side  be  made  into  a  large  lagoon  inclosing  the  main 
island  with  an  extensive  body  of  native  wood. 

This  will  afford  a  natural  landscape  and  supply  one  episode  of  scenery  in  refreshing  relief  to  the 
grandeur  of  the  buildings  and  through  its  sylvan  qualities  to  the  crowded  and  busy  aspect  that  will 
be  looked  for  from  every  part  of  the  grounds  so  well  and  appropriately  filled  with  the  world's  choicest 
mechanism.  Fom  this  lagoon  so  finely  formed  will  continue  the  waterway  southward  along  the  main 
building  and  into  a  large  water  basin  which  is  to  form  the  center  of  a  great  square  about  which  the 
principal  buildings  of  the  exposition  will  be  grouped.  Fountains  will  be  in  operation  in  this  basin 
forming  a  brilliant  spectacle  in  the  sunlight,  and  more  brilliant  when  viewed  by  the  incandescent 
lights  of  night  illumination. 

The  banks  of  these  land-locked  bodies  of  water  are  finished  in  a  manner  appropriate  to  the  various 
localities  through  which  they  pass. 

The  borders  in  the  canal  and  the  basin  in  the  court  will  all  have  embankments  of  stone  or  brick 
surmounted  by  parapets  or  balustrades  of  stone,  iron,  brick  or  terra-cotta,  opening  upon  steps  and 
landings  for  the  use  of  boating  parties. 

A  feature  of  interest  to  the  visiting  public  will  be  that  all  walks  and  out-door  places  for  assem- 
blages of  people  will  be  filled  and  furnished  with  out-door  seats  and  resting-places,  and  will  be  paved 
with  mosaics  of  brick,  stone  or  concrete  blocks. 

The  entire  grounds  will  be  decorated  with  shrubs,  trees,  turf  and  flowers  and  no  effort  lost  to  dis- 
play the  superior  class  of  garden  and  lawn  decorations  known  only  to  the  American  landscape  gardener. 

THE     BUILDINGS. 

Opposite  the  great  square,  projects  into  the  great  Lake  Michigan  over  1,500  feet  the  grand  pier 
to  be  so  constructed  as  to  form  a  harbor  of  safety  for  lake  craft. 

THE  PIER. 

The  floor  of  the  pier  will  slope  gently  from  the  shore  so  that  visitors  will  get  an  unobstructed 
view  of  the  main  court  and  its  surroundings,  the  handsomely  paved  beach  and  its  hosts  of  people  and 
the  architectural  grandeur  of  the  most  imposing  and  important  buildings  of  the  World's  Exposition. 

GOVERNMENT    BUILDING. 

The  United  States  government  furnishes  its  own  building  in  which  to  exhibit  its  wealth  of  cur- 
ios, and  the  evidences  of  the  world's  progress  since  the  United  States  wore  small  pants  and  hadn't 
learned  to  whistle  or  to  whittle. 

The  board  of  managers  has  submitted  a  condensed  description  of  the  buildings  for  the  World's 
Columbian  Exposition  which  from  official  circles  is  believed  to  be  absolutely  correct,  and  will  be 


found  illustrated  in  this  work.  Reference  to  the  plan  will  show  that  the  general  scheme  of  the  group- 
ing is  so  arranged  that  while  each  building  is  perfect  of  itself  and  separate  of  its  kind,  each  is  also  an 
integral  part  of  the  grand  harmony. 

They  are  two  grand  courts  upon  which  the  main  buildings  face,  and  from  any  point  of  either  of 
these  spaces  the  principal  buildings  face,  forming  a  harmonious  composition,  from  one  view  of 
which  is  obtained  the  all.  This  is  in  the  ADMINISTRATION  BUILDING.  This  superb  building  was 
designed  by  Richard  M.  Hunt,  the  president  of  the  American  Institute  of  Architects. 

Its  general  plan  is  that  of  a  square  composed  of  four  pavilions,  and  will  cover  an  area  of  250  feet 
square  and  will  rise  to  a  height  of  220  feet. 

The  crown  of  the  structure  is  a  splendid  dome  ninety  feet  high,  including  its  base  and  the  general 
style  of  the  French  renaissance. 

Externally  the  height  may  be  divided  into  three  different  stages,  the  first  consisting  of  the  four 
pavilions,  corresponding  in  height  with  the  various  buildings  grouped  about  it,  which  are  about  sixty- 
five  feet  in  height.  The  second  stage  of  the  same  height  is  a  continuation  of  the  Central  Rotunda, 
175  feet  square,  surrounded  upon  all  sides  by  an  open  colonnade  of  noble  proportions,  being  20  feet 
wide  and  forty  feet  high,  with  columns  four  feet  in  diameter. 

This  colonande  is  reached. by  staircases  and  elevators  from  the  four  principal  halls  and  is  inter- 
rupted at  the  angles  by  corner  pavilions,  crowned  with  domes  and  groups  of  statuary.  The  third  stage 
consists  of  the  base  of  the  great  dome  thirty  feet  in  size  and  height  and  octagonal  in  form,  the  dome 
rising  in  graceful  lines  richly  ornamented  with  heavily  moulded  ribs  and  sculptured  panels  to  the 
aerial  top. 

At  each  angle  of  the  octagonal  base  are  large  eagles,  and  among  the  springing  lines  are  panels 
with  rich  garlands. 

Immediately  to  the  right  of  this  is  the  PALACE  OF  MECHANIC  ARTS. 

The  central  idea  carried  out  in  this  building  which  covers  a  space  of  850  by  500  feet,  is  that  of 
the  railroad  train  house. 

The  building  is  designed  according  to  the  Spanish  renaissance.  It  is  difficult  to  assign  pre- 
eminence among  such  a  collection  of  architectural  triumphs,  but  the  richness  of  the  facades  of  this 
great  palace  is  unexcelled  by  any  other  of  the  great  buildings. 

One  of  the  grand  features  of  this  triple  building  will  be  the  use  of  the  three  enormous  traveling 
platforms  to  carry  visitors  from  end  to  end  of  the  great  building,  thus  affording  a  complete  view  of 
all  the  machinery  in  operation  without  fatigue. 

Facing  this  and  on  the  other  side  of  the  administration  building  are  two  great  buildings,  the 
principal  of  which  is  the  ELECTRICAL  BUILDING  which  covers  a  space  of  850  by  500  feet,  tnat  is  to 
say  nearly  six  acres. 

The  general  design  of  the  building  is  the  Italian  renaissance.  The  motive  is  very  cunningly  car- 
ried out  in  the  delicate  spires  and  turrets  which  crown  it.  At  the  south  end  is  a  great  semi-circular 
arched  entrance  a  marvel  of  sculptural  and  colored  decorations  in  the  center  of  which  appears  a  life  size 
and  like  statue  of  the  great  prince  of  electricity  and  its  first  discoverer  of  usefulness,  Benjamin  Franklin. 

Next  to  this  building  is  the  MINES  AND  MINING  BUILDING.  This  is  of  the  same  dimensions  as 
the  Electrical  building  and  is  severely  classic  in  its  design ;  the  main  features  are  two  grand  entrances 
one  at  the  North  and  South  end  which  are  100  feet  high  and  thirty-two  feet  in  width  and  open  into 
vestibules  eighty-five  feet  high,  elaborately  decorated.  At  each  corner  of  the  building  there  is  a 
pavilion  sixty-eight  feet  square  and  ninety  feet  high,  surmounted  by  dome  and  flag-staff.  A  broad 
balcony  sixty  feet  wide  and  twenty-five  feet  high  surrounds  the  building  and  eight  handsome  stair- 
ways lead  to  the  balcony. 

This  group  of  buildings  faces  upon  a  T  shaped  basin  and  canal  toward  the  lake  and  the  view  from 
the  administration  building  prolonged  across  the  basin  between  the  Liberal  Arts  building  and  the 
Agricultural  building,  shows  the  casino  situated  upon  the  long  pier  which  rises  in  capricious  but 
artistic  form  against  the  blue  waters  of  the  great  lake. 


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Next  comes  the  most  beautiful  of  them  all,  the  AGRICULTURAL  BUILDING.  By  architects  this  is 
considered  second  if  not  the  finest  building  on  the  ground.  It  will  cover  a  space  800  by  500  feet 
almost  surrounded  by  lagoons  and  canals. 

Its  design  is  purely  classic  and  the  exterior  presents  a  richness  of  decoration  skillfully  handled 
to  produce  the  most  pleasing  effect.  The  grand  features  of  the  building  are  the  great  center  pavilion 
and  those  at  the  comer.  The  grand  entrance  is  sixty  feet  wide  and  leads  into  a  vestibule  thirty  feet 
deep  and  sixty  feet  wide.  Corinthian  columns  five  feet  in  diameter  and  forty  feet  high  torm  this 
grand  entrance  and  beyond  all  this  is  the  rotunda  100  feet  in  diameter,  surmounted  by  a  glass  dome 
130  feet  high,  under  which  is  a  colossal  statue  of  "Ceres"  surrounded  by  other  allegorical  agricul- 
tural characters  in  most  classic  groups  of  statuary.  A  broad  and  handsome  colonnade  connects  this 
building  with  the  palace  of  mechanical  arts,  the  whole  forming  one  of  the  many  superb  architectural 
groupings  which  is  the  pride  of  the  chief  architect's  heart. 

In  the  Liberal  Arts  and  Manufacturers  buildings  is  included  the  exhibits  which  are  known  as  the 
MAIN  BUILDING.  This  is  the  largest  exposition  ever  constructed  and  will  cover  a  space  of  1,688  feet 
in  length  and  788  feet  in  width.  The  principal  facade  will  be  toward  the  lake,  and  all  four  sides  of 
its  lines  are  designed  on  magnificent  principles.  A  central  corridor  divides  the  interior  of  the  mam- 
moth building  into  two  great  courts,  in  one  of  which  is  erected  the  $100,000  structure  of  the  Boot  and 
Shoe  industry  and  in  the  other  the  equally  costly  Music  pavilion,  the  architects  deeming  space  too 
costly  to  allow  these  industries  to  erect  special  structures  on  the  outside  in  the  700  acres  allotted  in  the 
Jackson  Park  Grant.  It  would  be  imposible  to  give  details  of  this  grand  central  building,  a  detail 
of  which  would  include  the  exhibit  of  the  nations  of  the  earth ;  suffice  it  to  say  it  will  present  a 
spectacle  of  varied  magnificence  impossible  to  conceive,  unseen. 

West  of  this  is  the  most  important  American  industry  of  the  West  represented,  MINES  AND 
MINING  BUILDING,  which  has  been  described  in  brief  aboVe  and  will  be  a  central  point  for  all  of  our 
foreign  visitors  who  have  heard  wild  and  fictitious  tales  of  the  Golconda  of  the  West  which  in  turn 
have  met  with  the  re-actionary  results  that  the  gold  and  silver  fields  of  our  Western  territory  is  a 
myth  and  an  unfounded  fable  whose  base  alone  is  in  the  fevered  imagination  of  the  Wall  Street  broker 
or  the  "Thread  the  Needle  Street"  "promoter,"  a  term  lately  imported. 

Then  comes  the  TRANSPORTATION  BUILDING  which  is  960  by  250  feet  in  size  and  which  is  in  fact 
the  main  entrance  which  will  consist  of  an  immense  single  arch  enriched  to  an  extraordinary  degree 
by  carvings,  bas-reliefs,  and  mural  paintings,  the  entire  scheme  of  which  will  form  a  rich,  beautiful, 
but  quiet  climax  that  will  be  treated  in  pure  gold  leaf  and  will  be  known  as  the  GOLDEN  DOOR. 
The  general  style  of  this  building  is  on  the  Romanesque  order  and  from  its  crowning  cupola  most 
striking  groups  of  the  great  buildings  will  be  seen. 

To  again  direct  the  sight-seer  from  a  distance,  we  would  say  that  to  the  north  of  the  main  build- 
ing, the  grand  Government  building  may  be  seen  and  beyond  this,  across  the  arm  of  the  lagoon,  the 
exquisite  FISHERY  BUILDING.  This  peculiar  building  and  one  that  will  probably  attract  more  atten- 
tion from  the  thousands  of  foreign  visitors  than  any  other,  built  upon  a  curved  island  is  1,100  feet 
long  and  200  feet  wide;  the  general  design  is  of  the  Spanish  Romanesque  with  a  generally  light  and 
pleasing  effect.  Two  polygonal  wings  are  to  serve  as  an  aquaria.  The  three  domes  of  this  building 
will  be  of  the  same  color  and  general  effect  of  the  Administration  building  and  the  artists  in  charge 
of  the  color  scheme  of  the  whole  exposition  have  planned  to  use  these  two -widely  separated  domes  as 
"  accents  "  of  the  whole  scheme. 

Across  the  lagoon  and  naturally  wooded  island  from  the  Government  building  is  the  HORTICUL- 
TURAL BUILDING  which  is  1000  by  286  feet  in  size  The  main  feature  of  this  building  will  be  that  it 
is  most  entirely  constructed  of  glass  and  in  it  ii  the  great  "Crystal  Dome"  187  feet  in  diameter  and 
113  feet  high,  in  front  of  which  two  smaller  domes  resting  upon  richly  sculptured  vases,  flank  the 
highly  ornate  arch  main  entrance.  A  broad  and  rich  terrace  of  the  loveliest  flowers  surrounds  the 
whole  building,  interrupted  only  by  artificial  lakes  in  which  the  Victoria  Regia  and  other  water  plants 
are  in  blossom.  The  management  appreciating  the  fact  that  American  women  were  an  important 


factor  in  its  growth  ,  intelligence  and  improvement,  made  them  a  special  factor  in  this  grand  Colum- 
bian Anniversary  and  created  a  board  of  general  lady  managers  of  which  the  beautiful  and  talented 
Mrs.  Potter  Palmer  was  made  president  and  her  vice-presidents  and  staff  are  among  the  most  talented 
ladies  in  the  nation. 

Right  at  the  north  of  the  grand  Horticultural  building  is  the  WOMAN'S  BUILDING  200  by  400 
feet  in  size,  the  most  elegant  in  the  grounds.  The  general  design  of  this  literal  gem  is  of  the  Italian 
renaissance  with  end  and  center  pavilions  connected  by  an  open  arcade.  The  design  was  made  by 
Miss  Sophia  G.  Hayden  of  Boston  and  it  is  under  the  control  of  the  lady  board  of  managers  and 
will  contain  exhibits  of  women's  work  and  be  one  of  the  most  novel  and  important  features  of  the 
great  Columbian  Exposition. 

To  the  north  of  these  grand  central  buildings  will  arise  the  Illinois  State  building,  and  the  Art 
building  and  its  annexes  as  are  designed,  and  the  State  and  foreign  buildings.  It  is  safe  to  say  that 
the  Columbian  Exposition  will  be  the  greatest  International  fair  the  world  has  ever  known.  It  has 
had  from  the  very  incipiency  the  official  recognition  of  the  National  government  and  the  whole 
United  States  and  the  several  states  and  territories  by  their  legislatures  have  appropriated  over 
$12,000,000  besides  what  the  various  corporations  and  private  parties  will  do  to  make  the  exhibition 
representative  and  general. 

No  state,  district  or  county  but  what  will  be  represented  in  its  best  light  and  the  correspondence 
of  the  nations  show  that  beyond  the  seas  all  will  be  here.  Great  Britain,  France,  Prussia,  Austria, 
Spain  and  Turkey  as  well  as  the  smaller  powers  in  the  West,  have  acknowledged  the  president's  kind 
invitation  and  are  already  preparing  exhibits.  China,  Japan,  Australia  and  the  powers  to  the  East 
of  the  continent  and  to  our  West  will  be  with  us,  and  the  great  plague  of  the  manager's  soul  is  to  pro- 
vide adequate  room  for  all  in  his  space  originally  allowed. 

But  Chicago,  the  grand  Phoenix  giant  who  arose  sublimely  from  the  ashes  of  a  conflagration 
second  alone  to  that  of  Rome  and  Tyre,  will  arise  proudly  and  grandly  to  the  occasion  and  say  to 
the  world,  "  Come!  we  have  room  enough  for  you  all." 

In  this  short  article  it  would  be  impossible  to  point  out  the  many  interesting  features  of  this 
grand  Columbian  Exposition.  The  National  government  will  send  their  celebrated  squadron  of 
"White"  to  assist  in  the  celebration.  A  tower  higher  than  Eifel  ever  dreamed  of,  will  be  erected  on 
the  grounds.  Twenty-five  different  railroads  centering  in  Chicago  will  have  depots  and  baggage 
stations  on  the  grounds.  One  of  the  most  skilled  and  best  of  the  Chicago  police  lieutenants  will 
have  charge  of  the  throng  and  be  ably  assisted  by  a  well-organized  force  of  the  world's  "finest."  For 
fire  protection  there  will  be  a  special  department  chosen  from  the  bravest  and  best  of  the  best  fire 
department  in  the  world. 

Different  days  wil  be  set  apart  for  the  special  observance  of  every  grand  organization  and  body  in 
the  Union.  Already  in  all  parts  of  the  United  States,  Mexico,  and  Canada,  "  Chicago  Clubs  "  are  being 
formed  and  weekly  deposits  made  to  form  a  grand  treasury  to  defray  expenses  in  visiting  the  great 
Columbian  Exposition.  Never  before  in  the  world's  history  have  foreign  powers  and  people  evinced  so 
much  interest  in  the  world's  grand  exhibition.  From  pole  to  pole  and  sun  to  sun,  East.  West,  North, 
and  South,  the  world  has  received  our  kind  invitations  and  have  acted  upon  it  favorably  and  steps  are 
taken  to  see  that  each  nation  will  be  represented. 

When  the  project  of  A  great  World's  Fair  was  mooted,  there  were  three  principal  candidates  for 
the  honor,  consisting  of  the  three  principal  cities  of  the  Union,  New  York,  Chicago  and  St.  Louis, 
but  in  the  language  of  the  sublime  poet,  the  progressive  Metropolis  of  the  West  walked  off  with  the 
preferred  confectionary  reposing  in  its  private  apparel  receptacle.  This  tribute  we  pay  to  Boston 
and  now  for  ourselves.  Chicago  is  the  typical  American  city,  in  age,  extent  and  development.  Less 
than  sixty  years  ago  what  is  now  Chicago  consisted  of  three  log  cabins  and  to-day  one  million  and  a 
quarter  of  prosperous  people  proudly  call  it  "  Home."  Think  of  it  reader,  the  three  log  cabins  have 
grown  into  as  many  millions  and  no  more  progressive  city  is  known  than  the  one  selected  by  the 
United  States  Congress,  as  the  fitting  place  for  the  great  Columbian  Exposition. 


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Twenty  years  ago  the  city  was  devastated  by  a  disastrous  fire  unequaled  in  modern  history,  a 
conflagration  which  destroyed  nearly  twenty  thousand  buildings  and  resulted  in  a  loss  exceeding 
§200,000,000  and  not  a  trace  of  the  ruins  remains.  Its  mammoth  buildings  and  great  industries 
recuperated  quickly  and  built  from  the  ashes  of  Mother  O'Leary's  lamp  a  grander  city  than  Aladdin 
ever  depicted  in  the  fabled  pages  of  romance. 

To  accomodate  the  great  volume  of  traffic  incident  to  the  World's  Fair,  there  are  thirty  lines  of 
railways  entering  the  city  that  reach  from  the  Atlantic  to  the  Pacific  coasts,  from  Lake  Superior  to 
the  Gulf  of  Mexico  and  all  the  great  cities  of  the  United  States  and  Canada  as  well  as  the  borders  of 
Manitoba  and  Mexico  are  connected  with  this  grand  Metropolis  of  the  West.  There  are  eight  Union 
depots  in  the  city  by  which  a  passenger  may  enter  and  without  leaving  his  train  reach  all  the  princi- 
pal seaboard  cities  of  the  United  States,  Canada  in  the  North,  or  Mexico  in  the  South. 

Over  one  thousand  exclusively  passenger  trains  arrive  and  depart  in  one  day  and  it  is  estimated 
that  in  the  usual  course  of  business  nearly  200,000  people  arrive  and  depart  from  Chicago  each  day. 
The  preparations  made  by  Chicago  for  the  great  exposition  give  promise  of  its  being  the  greatest  the 
world  has  ever  seen. 

The  municipality  have  raised  $5,000,000,  the  people  by  popular  subscription  $5,000,000  which 
represent  thoroughly  the  people  of  the  Western  metropolis,  its  list  of  30,000  shareholders,  including 
representatives  of  every  condition  of  society,  trade  and  profession.  The  original  amount  intended  to 
be  raised  has  already  been  more  than  subscribed  and  the  directors  of  the  association  are  confident  that 
another  $5,000,000  will  be  forthcoming,  thus  giving  the  exposition  $15,000,000  in  addition  to  the 
$15,000,000  appropriated  for  the  government  exhibit  and  the  millions  raised  by  the  different  states 
and  foreign  powers  for  their  exhibits 

As  provided  by  Congress,  the  formal  dedication  of  the  exposition,  grounds  and  buildings,  will 
occur  October  12,  1892.  The  president  of  the  United  States  will  take  part  in  the  ceremonial,  which 
will  be  made  the  occasion  of  appropriate  festivities,  including  military  parades,  fire-works  displays, 
public  meetings,  processions,  musical  entertainments,  tableaux  and  countless  other  attractions.  The 
military  and  naval  exhibit  of  the  United  States  regular  and  State  guards  will  be  a  grand  feature.  The 
plans  of  Major-General  Schofield  have  been  adopted  and  all  the  troops  will  be  under  the  command  of 
General  Nelson  A.  Miles.  More  than  10,000  soldiers  will  participate  and  those  of  the  National 
Guard  who  have  the  honor  to  take  part,  will  be  crack  companies  from  the  different  states,  those  that 
have  shown  excellence  in  drill,  discipline  and  marching  being  selected  and  competitive  drills  to 
determine  which  companies  shall  take  part  in  the  great  event,_  are  already  being  held  in  nearly  every 
state  of  the  Union. 

No  side  shows  are  to  be  permitted  on  the  grounds  of  the  exposition.  The  directory  has  decided 
that  the  entrance  fee  shall  entitle  the  visitor  to  see  everything  within  the  inclosure.  There  will,  how- 
ever, be  several  theaters  built  and  kept  running,  at  which  the  finest  talent  in  the  world  will  appear  and 
visitors  who  choose  to  attend  the  performance  will  have  to  pay  an  admission  fee. 

Such  sights  as  "  A  Street  in  Cairo  "  will  be  free,  but  natives  of  Oriental  countries  in  a  few  cases 
will  be  allowed  to  charge  a  small  fee  to  special  performances  of  a  theatrical  nature. 

The  exposition  directory  has  taken  action  under  which  adequate  insurance  will  be  placed  upon  all 
persons  and  property  during  the  Fair  and  it  is  their  intention  to  place  an  insurance  of  about  $500,000,000 
on  the  exhibits.  Eugene  and  Paul  Champion  of  Neuilly  sur  Seime,  France,  will  give  a  series  of  elec- 
trical fire-works  in  which  neither  gunpowder,  dynamite  or  other  explosive  materials  will  be  used  in 
producing  the  dazzling  effects.  An  operator  will  sit  at  an  instrument  something  like  a  piano  and  by 
a  manipulation  of  the  keys,  produce  designs  of  the  most  gorgeous  fashion.  The  principal  piece  will 
be  a  representation  of  Chicago  as  a  statue  of  fire,  to  be  surrounded  by  other  figures  of  flame,  each 
representing  a  state  of  the  Union. 

Chicago  will  be  represented  as  receiving  the  homage  of  all  the  great  powers  of  the  world,  each 
filing  past  the  statues  and  assembled  states,  and  as  they  pass  Chicago  each  will  halt.  bow.  and  lay 
down  a  flag  or  shield  of  fire  at  Chicago's  feet,  receiving  in  return,  the  palm  branch  of  peace.  This 


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display  will  last  forty  minutes  and  no  less  than  40,000  distinct  effects  will  be  produced.  This  and 
other  attractions  too  numerous  to  enumerate,  will  form  a  part  of  the  grand  total  that  will  go  to  make  up 
the  grand  ensemble. 

The  Exposition  European  cgmmittee,  embracing  Messrs.  Butterworth,  Handy,  Bullock,  Lindsay 
and  Peck,  have  received  marked  attention  from  every  nation  and  in  every  capital  and  important  city 
in  Europe,  and  have  aroused  a  great  degree  of  interest,  insuring  extensive  participation  by  all  for- 
eign nations.  It  is  expected  that  most  of  the  potentates  and  crowned  heads  of  Europe  will  attend. 
Among  those  who  have  already  signified  their  intentions  are  the  Prince  of  Wales,  Emperor  William  of 
Germany,  President  Carnot  of  France,  the  Shah  of  Persia,  and  others. 

Nearly  $10,000,000  of  exposition  work  on  the  grounds  and  buildings  at  the  park  is  now  under 
way,  and  thousands  of  workmen  and  mechanics  are  shaping  in  detail  the  grand  effects  which  will  be 
opened  to  the  public  two  years  hence.  One  of  the  grandest  and  most  important  departments  of  the 
exposition  is  that  devoted  to  Woman's  Work.  Mrs.  Potter  Palmer  returned  last  summer  from  a  visit 
to  Europe,  where  she  awakened  the  interest  of  the  women  of  the  Old  World,  and  there  certainly  now 
exists  in  all  parts  of  Europe  a  comprehension  and  appreciation  of  the  nature  and  purpose  of  the  board 
of  lady  managers  of  the  Columbian  Exposition. 

Mrs.  Potter  Palmer,  as  president  of  the  board,  has  enlisted  the  cordial  co-operation  of  the  great- 
est ladies  in  England,  France,  Spain  and  Germany  equally  with  those  of  the  bread  winning  class. 

An  organization  looking  to  the  interests  of  women  at  the  great  Exposition  is  organized  in  Lon- 
don, Paris,  Madrid  and  Berlin  under  the  patronage  of  the  royal  families  and  distinguished  ladies. 
In  fact  nothing  has  been  overlooked,  and  no  detail,  however  small,  slighted  to  make  this  grand  Ex- 
position the  greatest  the  world  has  ever  seen  and  the  most  representative  of  the  world's  progress  ever 
known. 

Ample  hotel  and  traffic  accommodations  are  provided  and  the  management  offers  every  conven- 
ience to  make  this  a  crown  ing  effort  to  show  the  world  the  grandeurs  and  greatness  of  the  New  World, 
its  wonderful  resources  and  advantages,  also  the  great  improvements  in  mechanics,  art,  literature  and 
general  improvements  in  the  lands  across  the  seas.  Every  nation  will  be  represented  that  acknowledges 
any  form  of  government  from  the  greatest  to  the  lowest. 

The  Continental  governments  of  Europe  will  view  with  the  splendor  of  the  children  of  the  Orient. 
The  Japanese  and  Chinese  will  bring  the  works  of  their  deft-fingered  workers,  the  Spanish  senorita 
will  live  with  the  accomplished  mam'oselle  or  fraulein,  and  all  will  form  a  happy  combination  of  re- 
union under  the  flag  that  makes  all  people  equal.  Every  country  and  clime  have  signified  their  in- 
tention to  be  represented  and  add  to  the  greatness  of  this  grand  exposition. 

To  one  and  all  Chicago  sends  her  greeting  and  in  the  name  of  the  greatest  republic  on  earth,  will 
give  them  welcome. 

There  can  be  no  failure  where  all  is  success.  A  hundred  or  more  of  principal  attractions  have 
been  neglected  necessarily  in  this  short  resume,  but  all  will  be  found  at  the  Exposition.  All  of  the 
work  is  now  in  progress  and  under  headway,  looking  to  a  completion  in  the  near  future. 

The  trunk  lines  have  offered  to  transport  exhibits  at  half  price,  the  tariff  rates  have  been  sus- 
pended by  the  National  government,  and  every  inducement  offered  by  the  National  and  State  govern- 
ments to  promote  and  increase  the  success  of  the  grand  Columbian  Exposition.  Many  of  the  foreign 
countries  have  signified  their  intention  of  erecting  special  buildings  for  their  exhibits,  and  a  special 
space  has  been  provided  for  them,  as  also  for  various  arts  and  industries  calling  for  a  separate  and 
more  extensive  display. 

This  will  be  the  occasion  of  a  lifetime,  to  see  the  nations  of  the  earth  and  their  wonders  in  holi- 
day attire.  All  are  invited  and  all  will  be  made  welcome. 

SOME  DISTINGUISHING  FEATURES  OF  THE  GARDEN   CITY— THE  AGE  OF  "SKY-SCRAPERS/ 

Among  the  distinguishing  features  of  the  Garden  City  in  this  era  of  material  growth  and  pros- 
perity is  the  rage  for  the  erection  of  mammoth  buildings,  veritable  "sky-scrapers;"  and  to-day  the 


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Western  metropolis  can,  and  will  in  the  future,  be  able  to,  boast  of  having  within  its  confines  the 
"tallest  buildings  on  earth."  Especially  will  this  boast  savor  of  a  truism  when  some  of  the  many 
structures  now  projected  shall  have  been  completed.  The  introduction  of  elevators  has  led  to  the 
possibility  of  constructing,  to  the  monetary  advantage  of  owners,  buildings  of  a  height  that,  a  f«w 
short  years  ago,  would  have  been  dreaded  as  standing  menaces  to  limb  and  life  and  as  monuments  of 
folly  if  not  greed  of  projectors  and  owners.  But  all  this  has  been  changed  by  the  operation 
of  new  building  methods  and  by  the  use  of  steam  and  other  elevators.  The  latter  have  made  the 
upper  floors  of  the  tallest  building  in  the  city  almost  as  easy  of  access  and  as  accommodating  and  as 
useful—  and  therefore  as-  valuable  —  as  the  ground  floor.  No  city  in  the  world  can  show  so  many  lofty, 
"sky-kissing"  buildings  as  Chicago  can  in  her  principal  business  section.  These  are  at  once  the  envy 
and  admiration  of  residents  of  other  cities  on  the  American  continent,  and  notably  of  New  York, 
which  aspires  to  preserve  that  lead  which  Chicago  will  ere  long  claim,  not  only  in  the  vastness  and 
elegance  of  its  business  and  residential  buildings,  but  in  commerce  and  all  that  contributes  to  the 
creation  and  maintenance  of  a  nation's  commercial  metropolis.  While  to  many  thoughtful  Chicago- 
ans  the  high-towering  edifices  do  not  appear  as  unmixed  blessings,  or  as  possessing  an  immunity  from 
danger,  they  yet  point  to  them  with  pride  as  evidences  of  what  the  city  has  achieved  in  her  compara- 
tively short  history,  and  particularly  since,  phoenix-like,  she  raised  herself  out  of  the  broad  area  of 
ashes  to  which  she  was  reduced  in  the  memorable  year  1871.  Little  more  than  half  a  century  ago 
Chicago's  buildings  were  mere  log  cabins  and  wooden  sheds.  What  a  contrast  between  those  and  the 
stately,  lofty  edifices  which  line  the  well-paved,  well-sewered  streets  of  to-day!  There  are  those  yet 
living  among  us  who  have  witnessed  Chicago's  growth  from  a  mere  hamlet  of  a  dozen  huts  or  so  to 
the  second  most  populous  of  cities  on  the  American  continent.  These  old  pioneers,  these  "forefathers 
of  the  hamlet,"  have  been  made  witnesses  of  incidents  in  the  upbuilding  of  a  mighty  city  that  come 
under  the  ken  of  but  few.  These  old  pioneers  have  their  annual  gatherings  around  the  festive  board, 
where  they,  in  a  few  brief  hours,  recount  reminiscences  of  by-gone  times,  and  live  over  again,  as  it 
were,  the  scenes  of  their  youth,  middle-age  and  declining  years.  Year  by  year  the  number  of  old 
pioneers  grows  less,  but  there  are  yet  preserved  to  us  many  who  are  still  busy,  active,  useful  citizens, 
notably  such  as  Mr.  John  Vogt,  who  will  be  found  referred  to  in  other  pages  of  this  work. 

As  we  have  said,  if  there  is  one  feature  of  Chicago's  phenomenal  business  enterprise  which  re- 
ceives general  recognition  it  is  her  high  buildings,  in  the  erection  of  which  sentiment  is  mingled  with 
cold  business  policy.  Indeed,  the  towering  office  building  structures  which  have  been  erected  during 
the  last  five  years  have  brought  the  city  prominently  before  the  investing  public  all  over  the  country. 
They  have  given  to  what  is  known  as  the  Chicago  style  of  architecture  or  Chicago  construction  an  es- 
tablished character.  To  Chicago  more  than  to  any  other  city  is  due  the  development  of  the  revolution 
in  modern  buildings,  in  consequence  of  which  there  is  practically  no  limit  to  the  height  to  which 
buildings  of  sufficient  foundation  area  may  be  carried.  Such  advances  have  been  made  in  the  adapta- 
bility of  building  materials  that  the  only  problems  which  are  to  be  solved  by  the  builder  of  a  thirty 
or  forty  story  building  are  a  suitable  foundation  and  an  elevator  service  which  will  place  tenants  of 
all  floors  in  easy  communication  with  the  street  traffic. 

A  list  of  some  of  the  highest  structures  in  the  city,  and  one  giving  the  comparative  heights  of 
church  steeples,  great  business  blocks  and  public  buildings,  was  recently  published  in  the  Inter-Ocean, 
and  this  is  here  given: 

Grand  Central  Passenger  Station,  corner  of  Harrison  Street  and  Fifth  Avenue,  the  highest  rail- 
way depot  toweron  the  continent  —  200  feet. 

Chicago  Opera  House,  corner  of  Clark  and  Washington  Streets,  was  the  pioneer  of  the  sky- 
scrapers. The  Phoenix  Building,  corner  Jackson  and  Clark  Streets,  the  Royal  Insurance  Building 
on  Jackson  Street,  and  the  Rialto  are  about  the  same  height,  140  feet. 

Tower  on  Dearborn  Street  Passenger  Station,  noted  for  its  odd  shape  as  well  as  its  height,  160 
feet. 

Masonic  Temple,  corner  Randolph  and  State  Streets,  twenty  stories  high,  now  approaching  com- 


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pletion.  It  has  but  one  rival  in  the  city,  and  very  few  in  the  world.  The  German  Opera  House  on 
Randolph  Street  between  Clark  and  Dearborn,  and  "The  Fair"  Building,  corner  Adams  and  Dearborn 
Streets,  each  twenty  stories  high,  will,  however,  crowd  the  great  temple  pretty  close — 255  feet. 

Union  Park  Congregational  Church  spire,  corner  Ashland  and  Washington  Boulevards.  This  is 
only  one  of  the 'many  tall  spires  in  the  city,  averaging  about  the  same  height — 175  feet. 

First  Presbyterian  Church  spire,  corner  Indiana  Avenue  and  Twenty-first  Street,  the  highest  in 
Chicago — 1 80  feet. 

The  highest  steeple  on  any  Catholic  Church  in  the  city  is  that  of  the  Jesuit  Cathedral  on  Twelfth 
Street,  near  South  Halsted — 175  feet.  . 

The  tallest  elevator  chinmey  is  that  of  the  Armour  elevator,  located  on  Division  Street,  on  the 
North  Branch  of  the  river — 154  feet. 

Manhattan  Block,  Nos.  307  to  321  Dearborn  Street,  sixteen  stories  high,  is  only  one  of  several 
office  buildings  of  about  the  same  altitude,  namely:  Cook  County  Abstract  Company's  Building, 
Washington  Street,  between  Clark  and  Dearborn,  seventeen  stories;  Caxton  and  Monon  Blocks,  on 
Dearborn  Street,  south  of  Van  Buren,  each  twelve  stories;  Unity  Building,  Dearborn  Street,  between 
Washington  and  Randolph,  eighteen  stories;  Ashland  Block,  Clark  Street,  corner  Randolph,  eighteen 
stories;  the  new  hotel  "Chicago,"  fourteen  stories,  and  the  Monadnock  Block,  fifteen  stories,  facing 
each  other  on  Jackson  and  Dearborn  Streets;  the  Calumet  and  Mailers  Buildings  on  La  Salle  Street, 
each  twelve  stories;  and  Rand-McNally's  Building,  Adams  Street,  between  La  Salle  and  Fifth  Av- 
enue, twelve  stories — all  of  which  approach  or  equal  the  height  of  the  Manhattan — 220  feet. 

Douglas  Monument,  on  Thirty-fifth  Street,  facing. Lake  Michigan,  the  highest  shaft  in  the  city 
—140  feet. 

Tower  of  the  North  Chicago  Pumping  Station,  foot  of  Chicago  Avenue,  the  tallest  water  works 
tower  in  the  city — 175  feet. 

Board  of  Trade  Tower,  one  of  the  most  beautiful  as  well  as  one  of  the  tallest  towers  in  the 
world — 240  feet. 

Chicago  Light,  the  highest  beacon  in  the  city,  measured  from  the  lake  line — 85   feet. 

The  Rookery,  twelve  stories,  corner  Adams  and  La  Salle  Streets,  one  of  the  chief  office  buildings 
of  Chicago  and  one  of  the  most  ornate  structures  erected  by  private  enterprise  in  the  world — 159  feet. 

Tacoma  Block,  twelve  stories  high,  corner  La  Salle  and  Madison  Streets,  is  another  of  the  tall 
office  buildings,  and  the  first  of  the  improved  steel  frame  edifices  constructed — 164  feet. 

Auditorium  Tower,  the  highest  building  in  Chicago.  The  balcony  is  260  feet  high,  and  the  ob- 
servatory tower  carries  the  he'ght  up  to  275  feet.  The  flagstaff  surmounting  this  is  the  highest  thing 
in  town — 300  feet. 

Unien  League  Club  House  Tower,  interesting  alike  for  its  beautiful  design  and  because  it  is  the 
portal  of  one  of  the  noted  club  houses  of  the  world — 130  feet. 

The  Inter  Ocean  Tower,  corner  Madison  and  Dearborn  Streets — 190  feet. 

Blatchford  &  Co. 's  Shot  Tower,  corner  Jefferson  Street  and  Milwaukee  Avenue,  the  tallest  shot 
tower  in  the  city — 190  feet. 

Chicago  Sugar  Refinery,  fourteen  stories,  corner  Twelfth  and  Canal  Streets,  the  tallest  manufact- 
uring plant  in  the  city — 167  feet. 

Tower  of  the  quaint  Owings  Building,  fourteen  stories,  corner  Adams  and  Dearborn  Streets, 
unique  in  design,  and  a  cloud  disturber  of  the  first  order — 225  feet.  • 

Chamber  of  Commerce  building,  twelve  stories,  corner  La  Salle  and  Washington  Streets,  the 
tallest  white  stone  office  building  in  Chicago  and  boasting  of  a  wonderful  rotunda — 200  feet. 

Woman's  Temple,  twelve  stories,  recently  built  by  the  ladies  of  the  Temperance  Union  as  an 
office  building  for  their  own  use  and  for  the  public,  corner  Monroe  and  La  Salle  Streets.  In  height 
it  corresponds  to  the  Virginia  Hotel,  corner  Rush  and  Ohio  Streets,  and  the  Pullman  and  Studebaker 
Buildings  on  Michigan  Avenue — 140  feet. 

Labor  Temple,  twelve  stories,  erected  under  the  auspices  of  different  trades  assemblies — 175  ftet. 


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Home  Insurance  Building,  fourteen  stories,  corner  Adams  and  La  Salle  Streets,  recently  enlarged 
by  the  addition  of  several  stories — 200  feet. 

Smoke  Stack  of  the  Chicago  Sugar  Refinery,  the  highest  chimney,  with  one  exception,  in  the 
State  of  Illinois — 254  feet. 

The  Masonic  Temple,  above  referred  to,  and  of  which  a  handsome  illustration  will  be  found  in 
these  pages,  is  the  first  eighteen-story  building  to  be  erected  in  Chicago.  It  has  a  frontage  of  1 70  feet 
on  State  Street,  and  114  feet  on  Randolph  Street.  The  building  will  rise  to  a  height  of  254  feet.  The 
building  in  itself  without  consideration  of  the  value  of  the  land  on  which  it  stands,  will  represent  an 
expenditure  of  $2,000,000.  High  gables,  which  make  the  structure  in  reality  twenty  stories  high, 
rise  on  all  four  sides  several  feet  higher  than  the  .surface  of  the  roof  proper.  There  will  be  9,000  feet 
of  floor  space  on  this  roof,  and  this  is  to  be  covered  with  glass  and  turned  into  a  roof  garden.  The  main 
entrance  to  the  building  is  a  splendid  arch  forty-two  feet  high  and  twenty-eight  feet  wide,  opening 
into  a  rotunda  containing  fourteen  elevators  arranged  in  a  semicircle.  The  two  upper  floors  of  the 
building  will  be  devoted  to  lodge  rooms  and  halls  for  the  Masonic  fraternity. 

The  new  Fair  Building,  if  completed  in  accordance  with  the  accepted  plans,  will  be  one  of  the 
greatest  commercial  structures  in  the  world.  It  is  a  plain  building,  regular  in  shape,  and  will  occupy 
over  16,000,000  cubic  feet  of  space.  As  planned,  it  will  be  eighteen  stories  high.  It  has  not  been 
decided  whether  it  will  be  completed  to  that  height  before  the  close  of  the  World's  Fair.  At  present 
it  is  being  built  in  sections  to  a  height  of  eight  stories.  As  a  fitting 
climax  to  the  building  enterprise  shown  during  the  last  five  years 
comes  the  announcement  of  the  intention 
of  the  Odd-Fellows  to  build  a  thirty-four 
story  structure,  556  feet  in  height,  and 


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as  tall  as  the  Washington  Monument.  This  will  be  the  highest  office  building  in  the  world.  The 
plans  have  been  prepared  by  Messrs.  Adler  &  Sullivan,  architects,  and  provide  for  a  peculiar-shaped 
building.  The  entire  ground  space  is  built  up  to  a  height  of  fourteen  stories.  Above  this  the  build- 
ing extends  six  stories  in  the  form  of  a  square  cross,  the  four  spaces  at  the  angles  of  the  main  build- 
ing being  left  vacant.  Above  this  main  structure,  which  is  twenty  full  stories  in  height,  is  a  tower- 
shaped  structure.  This  includes  one-tenth  of  the  whole  area  covered  by  the  building,  and  is  fourteen 
stories  high.  The  entire  structure  is  556  feet  in  height,  while  the  main  portion  is  to  be  as  high  as  the 
Masonic  Temple.  The  building  is  severely  plain  and  is  suggestive  of  the  Auditorium  in  its  outside 
appearance.  There  are  two  main  arched  entrances  which  open  into  a  Mosaic  floored  rotunda.  In  the 
four  corners  of  this  rotunda  will  be  located  the  banks  of  elevators.  The  construction  will  be  similar  to 
that  of  most  of  the  high  office  buildings  in  the  city  with  the  exception  that  special  arrangements  will  have 


LINCOLN    PARK. 


to  be  made  for  a  foundation  for  the  central  portion  of  the  building.  It  is  estimated  that  $3,500,000 
will  complete  the  building  without  .allowing  for  the  land  on  which  it  will  stand.  The  site  chosen  for 
this  mammoth  building  is  between  Monroe  Street  and  Arcade  Court,  and  the  building  will  have  one 
frontage  on  La  Salle  Street. 

SUMMARY  AND  REVIEW. — Having  sketched,  briefly,  it  is  true,  the  characteristics  of  Chicago,  as 
shown  in  her  history,  her  geographical  position,  natural  resources,  commercial  facilities,  by  river  and 
rail,  we  may  now  bestow  a  glance  on  the  line  of  progress  and  development  as  it  stretches  into  the  im- 
mediate future.  Thus  we  take,  for  instance,  the  new  city  limits.  From  an  area  of  less  than  two 
square  miles  (the  area  of  the  original  town  in  1835)  Chicago  has  broadened  her  limits  to  174.1 


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miles.  Such  a  growth  is  not  simply  phenomenal  —  it  is  unparalleled  in  the  history  of  the  world. 
In  a  little  more  than  half  a  century,  out  of  a  barren  and  marshy  prairie  there  has  sprung  a  city  of 
1,000,000  souls.  The  old  town  extended  exactly  one  mile  north  and  south  of  Madison  Street, 
and  one  mile  west  of  State,  with  the  lake  as  the  eastern  boundary.  From  that  small  beginning  this 
colossal  center  of  Western  commerce  has  grown.  Two  years  later  the  future  great  city  had  to  extend 
her  territory;  the  southern  limits,  according  to  this  new  addition,  became  Twenty-second  Street;  the 
West  Side  limits  Wood  Street,  and  the  North  Side  limits,  North  Avenue.  Still  the  city  grew.  It 
was  during  that  year  the  great  land  boom  of  1837  was  developed,  when  land  jumped  up  hundreds  of 
dollars  in  value  in  twenty-four  hours.-  The  next  four  or  five  years  following  there  was  a  lull,  but 
early  in  the  forties  another  e,ra  of  prosperity  struck  the  town,  which  kept  on  increasing  until,  in  1847, 
the  West  Side  limit  became  Western  Avenue.  Six  years  later,  1853,  an  extension  was  made,  both  north 
and  south;  the  population  which  had  settled  north  of  North  Avenue,  between  Sedgwick  Street  and 
the  river,  clamored  for  admission,  and  the  limits  were  extended  to  Fullerton  Avenue;  on  the  south 
the  extension  included  all  the  territory  south  of  Twenty-second  Street  to  the  south  branch  of  Halsted, 
and  to  Thirty-first  east  to  Halsted  Street.  A  third  extension  in  1863  squared  np  things  a  little  more 
by  taking  in  all  of  section  31  to  the  north,  and  all  the  territory  east  of  Western  Avenue,  and  north  of 
Thirty-ninth  Street  to  the  south.  The  area  of  the  city  then  was  nearly  twenty-five  square  miles,  and 
in  1869  came  the  fourth  and  last  extension  prior  to  the  great  annexation  of  June,  1890,  spoken  of  in 
a  previous  portion  of  this  volume!  Such  is  a  brief  summary  of  the  transition  of  Chicago  from  a  swamp 
to  a  great  city. 

THE  FUTURE.  —  Taking  Chicago's  past  for  the  basis  of  computation,  it  seems  hazardous  to 
predict  to  what  flights  the  Western  metropolis  shall  soar  in  the  future.  With  everything  in  its  favor,  it 
is  now  growing  at  a  greater  ratio  than  any  city  in  the  Union.  The  enormous  resources  and  facilities 
at  her  command  have  not  yet  been  put  to  anything  like  a  practical  test.  The  time  for  that  is  to  come 
and  is  not  far  distant.  It  is  very  evident  that  the  people  of  this  wonderfully  favored  city  are  now 
simply  beginning  to  estimate  its  varied  capacities,  their  challenge  for  the  control  of  the  World's  Fair 
being  ample  evidence  of  this  fact.  The  sun  of  Chicago's  prosperity  is  ready  to  sweep  higher  above 
the  horizon  than  ever  before.  A  spirit  of  local  pride  and  independence  has  become  more  universally 
diffused  among  her  people,  and  a  more  aggressive  temper  moulds  and  directs  her  business  operations. 
No  one  who  watches  the  growth  and  prosperity  of  communities,  whose  soul  is  enlivened  with  the 
progressive  ideas  which  characterize  an  intelligent  and  enterprising  people,  will  dispute  the 
fact  that  here,  right  here,  is  located  the  coming  city  of  the  world,  and  it  may  be  said,  even  with 
such  broad  prophecy,  as  the  Queen  of  Sheba  declared  of  the  wonders  of  Solomon's  kingdom  —  -"The 
half  has  not  yet  been  told." 

VALEDICTORY    REMARKS. 

f  ' 

Necessarily,  in  a  volume  of  the  size  to  which  this  must  be.  restricted,  it  is  impossible  to  set  forth 
in  detail  all  the  business  establishments  comprehended  in  a  general  view  of  the  prosperity  cf  the  city. 
In  the  foregoing  pages  it  has  been  attempted  to  give  the  reader  unacquainted  with  the  resources  and 
industries  of  the  Western  metropolis  some  idea  of  their  variety  as  well  as  their  extent.  In  the  follow- 
ing pages  some  of  the  leading  houses  of  the  city  are  afforded  space  to  tell  their  own  story,  and  to  set 
forth  more  particularly  the  special  features  of  their  own  trade  —  the  whole  forming  an  epitome  of  the 
commercial  and  manufacturing  activity  of  one  of  the  busiest,  most  prosperous  and  progressive 
communities  on  the  face  of  the  globe. 


CHICAGO   OF  TO-DAY. 


THE  METROPOLIS  OF  THE  WEST. 


THE  pages  that  follow  contain  many  of  the  representative  houses  in  Chicago,  and  in  connection 
with  the  illustrated  portion  of  the  work  will  be  found  profitable  and  interesting. 


THE  G.  H.   HAMMOND  COMPANY. 

The  G.  H.  Hammond  Company  has  achieved  a  world  wide 
reputation  for  the  progressive  enterprise  and  energy  of  its 
management,  which  has  secured  for  its  products,  western 
dressed  beef,  sheep  and  hogs,  in  their  various  forms, the  envia- 
ble reputation  of  being  the  fittest  meats  ever  put  upon  the  mar- 
ket, much  preferred  by  the  best  class  of  trade  everywhere,  and 
resulting  in  the  enormous  extension  of  the  company's  busi- 
ness, until  it  is  one  of  the  mammoth  industrial  organizations 
of  the  age.  The  business  was  established  in  1869  by  Messrs. 
Hammond,  Plummer  &  Co.,  succeeded  in  1874  by  Messrs. 
Geo.  H.  Hammond  &  Co.  Rc~;:it*d  enlargements  of  facil- 
ities had  been  necessitated,  and  eventually,  in  i3Si,  the 
important  interests  involved  were  duly  organized  and  incor- 
porated under  the  style  and  title  of  "The  G.  H.  Hammond 
Company,"  with  a  paid  up  capital  of  $1,000,000,  which  was 
afterwards  gradually  increased  to  $2,500,000.  As  thus  con- 
stituted, with  its  ample  resources  and  sound  management,  the 
splendid  facilities  at  command  and  widespread  influential 
connections,  it  is  unquestionably  one  of  the  world' s  repre- 
sentatives in  its  line,  and  World's  Fair  visitors.will  be  aston- 
ished at  the  extent  and  magnitude  of  its  plant  and  its 
operations.  The  principal  plant  is  centrally  located  at 
Hammond,  Ind.,  where  are  perfect  railroad  transportation 
connections  to  all  points.  There  the  company  owns  about 
100  acres,  twenty-five  of  which  are  covered  with  buildings, 
fully  equipped  with  the  latest  improved  machinery  and  ap- 
pliances in  the  various  departments  of  slaughtering,  dressing, 
curing  and  packing  of  the  meats,  the  slaughterhouse  being 
considered  the  most  complete  and  perfect  in  its  appointments 
of  any  in  the  world.  This  company  was  the  pioneer  in  the 
"Chicago  fresh  dressed  beef"  trade,  now  supplying  all  the 
large  cities  and  towns  in  the  East  with  scores  of  refrigerator 
carloads  daily.  One  thousand  hands  are  employed  in  the  Ham- 
mond packing  houses  and  yards,  and  the  company  kills  over 
400,000  head  of  cattle  annually,  besides  hogs,  sheep  and 
calves.  They  own  and  fill  numerous  large  ice  houses  in 


various  parts  of  the  country,  having  a  combined  capacity  of 
250,000  tons,  and  are  now  operating  two  immense  ice  ma- 
chines with  a  capacity  of  over  300  tons  of  ice  daily.  They 
operate  a  line  t>f  800  refrigerator  cars,  used  exclusively  in 
their  own  business.  The  above  figures  give  but  a  faint  idea 
of  the  vast  ramifications  of  this  giant  industry.  There  is 
another  large  plant  at  Omaha,  Xeb.,  where. over  500  hands 
are  employed,  killing  from  Sooto  1,000  hogs,  and-3oo  to  500 
head  of  cattle  daily.  They  are  also  large  manufacturers  of 
pure  oleomargarine,  having  a  manufacturing  capacity  of  from 
40,000  to  50,000  pounds  daily,  with  the  most  complet6 
factory  in  the  country.  Their  celebrated  Calumet  brand  is 
much  sought  for,  as  a  perfect  equivalent  for  high  grade 
creamery  butter  at  half  the  cost.  The  company  maintains 
large  cold-storage  warehouses  for  the  distribution  of  their 
products  in  all  the  principal  cities  of  the  Middle  and  East- 
ern states,  and  its  meats  are  universally  noted  for  their  ex- 
ceptional high  quality,  tender  prime  cuts  from  the  very 
pick  of  the  finest  cattle  on  the  hoof,  as  reaching  Chicago, 
and  saved  from  the  long  and  useless  journey  East,  thus  en- 
abling the  meat  to  reach  its  market  in  prime  condition,  and 
having  in  transit  had  better  care  and  a  more  even  tempera- 
ture than  is  possible  in  any  Eastern  slaughterhouse  or  butcher 
shop.  The  Hammond  Company  is  largely  instrumental  in 
retaining  to  Chicago  this  invaluable  trade  and  also  exports 
from  1, 600  to  1,800  carcasses  of  beef  each  week  by  steam- 
ships from  Boston  and  New  York.  The  company's  officers, 
who  control  and  guide  this  enormous  traffic  are  as  follows: 
Mr.  A.  Comstock,  president;  Mr.  J.  C.  Melvin,  vice-presi- 
dent; Mr.  J.  P.  Lyman,  general  manager;  Mr.  Jas.  D. 
Standish,  secretary  and  treasurer.  These  gentlemen  bring 
to  bear  special  qualifications  for  the  discharge  of  the  oner- 
ous duties  devolving  upon  them,  and  each  one  has  personal 
charge  of  a  department.  Under  President  Comstock's  guid- 
ance the  company  is  making  remarkable  progress,  and  has 
fully  solved  the  problem  of  the  meat  supply  of  the  future  in 
every  section  of  America  and  Europe. 


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E.   ROTHSCHILD  &  BROS. 

Chicago's  mercantile  supremacy  is  assured  as  long  as  she 
contains  such  a  vast  representative  clothing  manufacturing 
firm  as  that  of  Messrs.  E.  Rothschild  &  Bros.,  Nos. 
203  and  205  Monroe  street.  The  character  and  mag- 
nitude of  the  firm's  operations  place  it  in  the  front  rank 
of  American  progress  and  development,  and  it  is  pro- 
verbial that  no  eastern  manufacturers  of  clothing  can  com- 
pete with  it  in  the  vast  territory  included  within  its  field  of 
trade.  The  business  was  established  in  1865  in  Davenport, 
la.,  by  Mr.  E.  Rothschild,  whose  success  was  deservedly  so 
great  that  in  1871  he  decided  to  enter  a  much  larger  field 
and  accordingly  removed  to  this  city,  where  he  formed  the 
existing  copartnership  with  his  brothers,  M.  M.  &  A.  M. 
Rothschild,  also  experienced  in  the  trade  and  able  and  pro- 
gressive young  business  men,  and  engaged  in  a  retail  business 
that  at  once  secured  the  appreciation  of  an  observant  public. 
In  1865  they  decided  to  devote  their  attention  solely  to  the 
wholesale  branch  of  the  trade.  They  at  once  opened  out  on 
Wabash  avenue  as  wholesale  manufacturers  of  fine  clothing, 
subsequently  removing  to  the  present  immense  premises,  203 


the  most  thorough  manner  and  upon  an  enormous  scale  of 
magnitude.  Upward  of  2, 500  tailors  are  employed  in  mak- 
ing up  outside,  while  over  100  hands  are  employed  on  the 
premises, and  the  firm's  pay  roll  averages  $45,000  a  month  ami 
upwards.  It  is  thus  one  of  Chicago's  most  important  and 
valuable  industrial  factors.  The  firm  manufacture  between 
five  and  six  thousand  garments  per  week,  including  full  lines 
of  sizes  and  styles  for  men,  boys  and  children,  in  all  stand- 
ard grades,  thus  most  completely  meeting  the  wants  of  every 
class  of  trade.  These  goods  are  honestly  made  from  the 
best  materials,  trimmed  and  finished  equal  to  custom  made, 
and  wearing  better  and  longer,  and  giving  greater  satisfac- 
tion than  any  other  stock  of  ready  made  clothing  upon  the 
market.  They  carry  an  enormous  stock  of  seasonable  goods 
on  hand,  from  which  buyers  can  make  much  more  desirable 
selections  than  in  New  York  or  elsewhere,  they  being 
thoroughly  conversant  with  the  wants  of  the  western  trade,  a 
knowledge  gained  by  twenty-six  years'  experience  with  west- 
ern merchants.  Messrs.  E.  Rothschild  &  Bros,  have  ever  made 
a  close  study  of  the  wants  and  requirements  of  the  trade  of 
the  West,  South  and  Northwest,  and  offer  the  best  sell- 
ing clothing  that  is  made  at  prices  that  secure  a  liberal  profit 
to  their  customers.  The  Messrs.  Rothschild  are  prom- 
inent and  respected  citizens,  public-spirited  merchants,  loyal 
to  Chicago  and  her  growing  interests,  and  by  whose  efforts, 
and  prompt,  honorable  methods  has  been  built  up  the 
largest  and  leading  trade  of  the  kind  in  the  West,  as  credit- 
able to  the  popular  proprietors  as  it  is  invaluable  tj  the  city. 


EARL  &  WILSON. 

Messrs.  Earl  &  Wilson  are  the  only  firm  in  this  country  who 
confine  themselves  to  the  manufacture  of  linen  collars  and 
cuffs  and,  as  they  give  their  attention  to  the  finest  grades  only, 
the  trade-mark  "E.  &  W."  has  become  a  synonym  for  the 
highest  excellence.  The  business  was  established  in  1867,  the 
factory  being  situated  at  Troy,  N.  Y.,  and  salesrooms  in 
New  York  city.  The  gentlemen  who  compose  the  firm  are 
Messrs.  William  E.  Earl,  Washington  Wilson,  Arthur  E. 
Wilson  and  E.  K.  Belts,  all  men  of  the  highest  standing  and 
reputation  in  that  great  center.  The  trade  extends  to  every 
part  of  the  entire  Union  and  throughout  the  whole  of  Canada 
and  Mexico,  retail  dealers  everywhere  finding  it  impossible  to 


and  205  Monroe  street,  in  order  to  secure  the  needed  increase 
of  facilities.  Here  is  the  model  wholesale  manufactory  of 
fine  clothing  in  the  United  States.  The  building  is  a  very 
handsome  and  substantial  structure,  five  stories  and  basement 
in  height,  and  60x190  feet  in  dimensions.  The  premises 
have  been  fitted  up  in  the  most  complete  manner,  and  have 
all  the  modern  improvements,  including  steam  heat,  electric 
light,  telephone  and  a  perfect  outfit  of  cutting  machinery, 
run  by  steam  power.  A  thorough  system  of  organization  is 
enforced  by  the  copartners,  who  devote  their  whole  time 
to  the  personal  supervision  of  the  business,  and  who  produce 
a  stock  of  fine  clothing  that  is  preferred  by  the  best  class  of 
trade  everywhere.  The  cutting  is  all  done  upon  the  fifth 
floor,  by  machinery  run  by  steam  power,  over  sixty  cutters  be- 
ing employed  and  including  the  best  class  of  talent.  The 
proprietors  select  their  stock  with  the  utmost  care,  importing 
direct  from  Germany  and  England  all  the  new  shades, 
patterns  and  textures  of  foreign  makes,  and  buying  in  enor- 
mous quantities  direct  from  the  principal  American  mills  and 
commission  merchants,  all  the  best  class  of  domestic  woolens, 
cassimeres,  cheviots,  cloths,  etc..  All  cloth  is  carefully  ex- 
amined for  imperfections  and  the  slightest  defect  is  sufficient 
for  them  to  throw  out  the  piece,  because  this  firm  maintains 
the  highest  standard  of  excellence  in  the  clothing  trade. 
It  leads  in  fashion  and  style,  and  all  patterns  cut,  too,  are  the 
latest  and  correct.  The  work  of  manufacturing  is  done  in 
7 


obtain  a  class  of  goods  elsewhere  of  the  same  high  quality  and 
style.  The  facilities  of  this  house  are  perfect,  its  resources 
ample  and  its  connections  most  extensive  and  influential,  they 
being  always  found  in  the  van  of  progress  and  the  first  to  adopt 
the  newest  shapes  and  styles  which  the  changes  of  fashion  dic- 
tate. The  branch  in  this  city  was  established  at  128  Fifth  ave- 
nue, Sept.  3,  1878,  and  afterward  removed  to  17410  178  Adams 
street,  where  it  remained  several  years.  Three  years  ago  they 
removed  to  their  present  quarters,  which  are  centrally  located  at 
264  10270  Fifth  avenue.  The  premises  occupy  the  second  floor, 
87x160  feet,  and  are  among  the  most  elegant  in  their  appoint- 
ments in  the  city.  Since  the  opening  of  the  Chicago  branch,  in 
1878,  Mr.  J.  T.  Webber  has  been  connected  with  the  firm  as 
manager  of  the  western  branch,  having  previously  occupied  a  re- 
sponsible position  in  their  eastern  department.  Here  a  very  large 
and  varied  assortment  of  collars  and  cuffs  of  superior  quality, 
and  in  the  most  fashionable  shapes,  are  always  in  stock,  from 
which  the  whole  of  that  great  section  of  country,  stretching 
between  Ohio  and  the  Pacific  coast,  is  supplied.  A  large  staff 
of  salesmen  are  continually  traversing  this  part  and  forwarding 
daily  orders  from  the  most  influential  retailers  in  the  West.  Mr. 
Webber  has  ever  been  a  just  exponent  of  those  enduring  prin- 
ciples of  equity  which  form  the  basis  of  the  great  commercial 
interests  of  our  country. 


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METROPOLIS  OF  THE 
^^WEST. 


GLOBE    SAVINGS   BANK. 

Progress  is  the  order  ol  the  day  in  financial  as  well  as  other 
circles,  and  it  is  most  gratifying  to  be  able  to  record  that 
Chicago  now  possessess  such  an  incentive  to  thrift  and  small 
savings  as  a  duly  authorized  anil  powerful  savings  bank  which 
will  receive  deposits  in  such  small  sums  as  five  cents.  We 
allude  to  the  popular  Globe  Savings  l!ank,  225  Dearborn  street, 
which  has  a  paid-up  capital  of  $200,000  as  well  as  a  re- 
serve liability  of  stockholders  for  an  additional  $200,000 
thus  giving  its  depositors  a  guaranty  fund  of  f 400,000  as 
security  for  their  deposits.  In  contrast  with  the  loose  banking 
methods  of  twenty  years  ago  this  institution  is  incorporated 
under  the  State  law,  which  provides  that  it  shall  be  subject  to 
State  inspection  at  the  discretion  of  the  Auditor  of  Public  Ac- 
counts of  the  State  of  Illinois,  in  addition  towhich  it  is  also  re- 
quired to  make,  annually,  fcur  sworn  statements  of  its  condi- 
tion, on  dates  named  by  the  Auditor.  In  addition  to  the  fore- 
going this  bank  publishes,  weekly,  a  statement  of  its  assets  and 
liabilities,  something  worthy  of  remark  from  the  fact  that  it  is 
the  only  western  bank  so  doing.  The  bank  has  the  benefit  of 
the  wide  experience  of  an  eminently  capable  and  responsible 
board  of  directors,  in  the  conduct  of  its  affairs,  composed  of 
the  following  gentlemen:  C.  \V.  Spalding,  J.  W.  Lanehart, 
Edward  Hayes  and  lion.  J.  P.  Altgeld,  of  Chicago;  Hon.  John 
Hayes,  Red  Oak,  Iowa,  Ex-Gov.  J.  A.  Weston,  Manchester, 
N.  II.; and  G.  I'".  Andrews,  Nashua,  N.  II.  The  officers  are  as 
follows:  Mr.  C.  W.  Spalding,  president;  Mr.  Edward  Hayes, 
vice-president,  Hon.  J.  P.  Altgeld,  second  vice-president,  and 
Mr.  H.  S.  Derby,  cashier.  They  bring  to  bear  special  quali- 
fications for  the  discharge  of  the  onerous  duties  devolving  up- 
on them,  and  give  that  close  personal  supervision  so  essential 


THE  MOXADXOOK  OFFICE   BUILDING. 

S,  W.  CORNER    UKARBORX    AM)   JACKSON    STREETS. 

to  the  successful  operation  of  such  an  institution.  Mr.  Derby 
was  formerly  connected  with  the  Illinois  Trust  and  Savings 
Bank.  It  is  needless  to  speak  of  President  Spalding;  he  is  one 
of  the  most  popular  and  respected  of  Chicago's  capitalists.  It 
its  savings  department  the  bank  receives  deposits  of  five  cents 
and  upward,  allowing  interest  thereon  at  the  rate  of  four  per 
cent,  per  annum,  payable  quarterly.  Certificates  of  deposi, 
are  also  issued  bearing  interest  at  from  two  to  four  per  cent, 
according  to  time.  In  this  department  the  bank  introduced 
into  Chicago  the  popular  nickel  saving  stamp  system.  Com- 
mencing with  about  fifty  agents,  the  system  has  grown  until 
now  more  than  250  druggists  throughout  the  city  and  suburbs 
have  for  sale  the  "Globe  Stamps,"  and  thousands  daily  avail 
themselves  of  this  method  of  saving  their  small  amounts  of 
spare  money.  Books  are  furnished  free  by  all  agents  with  full 


instructions.  In  the  banking  department  deposits  are  received 
subject  to  check,  and  no  account  is  "too  large  and  none  too 
small"  to  receive  careful  attention.  Interest  is  paid  on  daily 
average  balances  in  excess  of  $500  at  the  rate  of  two  per  cent, 
per  annum.  In  its  bond  department  a  large  line  of  the  sound- 
est of  income  bearing  investment  securities  are  carried  for  sale 
to  customers  and  others  desiring  permanent  investments  of  the 
highest  character.  The  bank  is  also  agent  for  the  Cheque 
Bank,  Limited,  of  London,  England,  for  the  sale  of  Cheque 
Bank  Checques,  which,  as  travelers  know,  are  available  in  all 
parts  of  the  world.  They  are  safer  than  currency,  more  con- 
venient and  cheaper  than  letters  of  credit.  The  Globe  Savings 
Bank  is  known  as  a  collateral  bank.  That  is  to  say  it  loans 
only  on  collaterals,  bonds  and  stocks  and  improved  Chicago 
real  estate,  and  does  not  discount  commercial  papfr,  it  is  there- 
fore not  subject  to  losses  by  business  failures.  On  account  of 
its  conservative  policy  it  already  has  thousands  of  depositors 
and  is  deservedly  the  most  popular  savings  bank  in  the  city. 
In  its  new  quarters  the  bank  will  control  one  of  the  most 
magnificent  safe  depositories  in  the  United  States.  Boxes 
will  be  rented  at  popular  prices.  Upon  the  completion  of  the 
magnificent  "Monadnock  Building,"  the  bank  will  remove 
there.  In  the  meantime  business  is  transacted  in  the  Temple 
Court  Building,  225  Dearborn  street. 


W.   P.   POWERS. 


We  give  herewith  an  illustration  of  one  of  the  most  unique 
and  serviceable  patents  that  has  been  brought  to  our  notice  in 
years,  the  "Powers'  Automatic  Temperature  Regulator,"  for 
regulating  steam  and  hot  water  heaters  and  furnaces  of  all 
kinds,  opening  and  closing  the  damper  automatically,  just 
when  and  as  much  as  needed  to  maintain  a  uniform  tem- 
perature. It  is  operated  directly  by  the  temperature  of  the 
house,  acting  upon  an  ornamental  thermostat,  of  peculiar 
construction,  hung  upon  the  wall  of  one  of  the  central  rooms 
of  the  house,  which  generates  an  air  pressure,  and  this,  being 
conducted  by  a  concealed  tube  to  the  heater,  operates  the 
dampers.  It  is  positive  in  its  action,  has  no  batteries  or  clock 
work  to  keep  in  order,  is  entirely  free  from  complication,  and 
appears  to  be  very  durable.  This  regulator  is  the  invention 
of  Mr.  W.  I'.  Powers,  who  began  its  manufacture  in  La  Crosse, 
Wis. ,  about  four  years  ago,  and  moved  to  Chicago  in  1889. 
The  regulator  is  fast  coming  into  general  use  in  all  sections  of 
the  United  States  and  Canada.  It  has  been  eagerly  adopted 
by  the  hot  water  heating  trade,  as,  in  addition  to  maintaining 
a  uniform  heat  in  the  house,  it  also  closes  the  dampers  just 
before  the  boiling  point  is  reached,  and  so  prevents  boiling 
over,  a  valuable  feature  which  is  peculiar  to  this  device.  It  is 
manufactured  by  The  Powers'  Duplex  Regulator  Co.,  whose 
office  and  salesroom  are  at  No.  36  Dearborn  street.  Mr. 
Powers  has  invented  something  of  great  merit,  and  is  to  be 
congratulated  upon  his  success.  He  is  a  native  of  Wisconsin, 
and  a  gentleman  in  middle  life,  and  is  prominent  in  business 
circles,  being  vice-president  of  the  Union  Wire  Mattress  Co., 
73  1083  Erie  street,  Chicago.  His  plumbing  and  steamfitting 
business  in  La  Crosse,  Wis.:  U  still  running  under  the  able 
management  of  his  son,  Mr.  V.  W.  Powers,  who  will  in  the 
near  future  join  his  father  in  Chicago  and  take  the  position  of 
manager  of  the  Regulator  Co.  Both  father  and  son  are 
exemplary  progressive  and  industrious  business  men,  who  will 
be  found  attentive  and  punctual  in  the  filling  of  orders,  and  al- 
ways desirous  to  give  the  fullest  satisfaction  to  patrons- 


METROPOLIS  OF  THE 


99 


THK   BLAKEI.Y    PRINTING   COMI'ANV,    GENERAL 
PRINTERS. 

The  business  of  which  the  present  large  and  prosperous  es- 
tablishment is  the  outgrowth,  was  started  in  a  basement  on 
Fifth  avenue,  near  Washington  street,  just  after  the  great  fire, 
Tjy  Mr.  C.  K.  Blakely,  who  still  conducts  their  immense  busi- 
ness. By  close  application,  hard  work  and  careful  attention  to 
the  wants  and  interests  of  customers,  with  competent  heads  of 
the  various  departments,  it  has  grown  steadily  until  now  it 
rank;-  with  the  largest  houses  of  its  kind  in  the  country.  The 
rapid  growth  of  the  establishment  necessitated  a  move  from 
Kifth  avenue  to  Dearborn  street,  and  from  Dearborn  street  to 
their  present  location.  Nos.  184  and  ISO  Monroe  street,  the 
building  shown  in  the  illustration,  where  they  have  30,000 
square  feet  of  floor  surface  rilled  to  its  utmost  capacity  with 
implements  and  machinery.  In  the  vast  composition  and  job 
rooms,  over  two  million  ems  are  set  weekly.  The  modern  ap- 
pliances and  improvements  employed  make  this  the  largest  and 
most  complete  composing  room  in  the  city.  The  facilities  for 
getting  out  large  catalogues  and  book  work,  newspapers,  rail- 
road and  commercial  printing,  are  unsurpassed.  The  capacity 
for  press  work  is  equally  vast.  Twenty-live  presses,  fourteen 
folding  machines, eight  stitching  machines  and  eight  paper  cut- 
ters are  kept  running  constantly.  Over  fifty  publications  are 
printed,  bound  and  mailed  here,  reaching  the  most  distant 
parts  of  the  civili/ed  world.  Over  $160,000  in  wages  are  paid 
out  annually  to  the  employes  The  establishment  consumes 
-over  160  tons  (or  16  carloads)  of  paper  per  month.  The  com- 
pany has  never  found  it  necessary  to  employ  canvassers  to  keep 
its  plant  running  to  its  full  capacity.  Close  attention  to  the 
wishes  of  its  patrons  and  efficient  service  is  the  motto  of  this 
establishment,  and  the  strict  observance  of  the  same  has  en- 
abled it  to  hold  any  customers  who  once  place  their  interests 
in  its  hands,  many  of  whom  have  been  with  them  for  over 
fifteen  years.  They  will  take  pleasure  in  furnishing  estimates 
for  any  kind  or  style  of  priming  on  application. 


AUDITORIUM   HOTEL. 

Of  all  the  locations  for  a  first  class  hotel  in  Chicago  the 
magnificent  gigantic  Auditorium  Building  presents  the  best, 
and  here,  taking  advantage  of  the  splendid  opening,  those 
successful  and  popular  hotel  proprietors,  Mr.  James  H.  Brcslin 
and  Mr.  Richard  H.  Southgate,  in  March,  1890,  threw  wide 
open  the  hospitable  doors  of  the  Auditorium  hotel,  a  novelty 
in  every  way;  as  huge  a  success,  and  as  popular  with  the  be.'t 
classes  of  the  traveling  public,  as  it  is  admirably  located  am' 
luxuriously  and  completely  equipped.  The  hotel  is  ten  stories 
and  basement  in  height,  and  is  190x360  in  dimensions.  This 
handsome  cut  stone  building  is  greatly  admired  as  a  wonderful 
achievement  in  architecture.  The  spacious  arched  main  en- 
trances support  a  row  of  polished  granite  pillars,  above  which 
towers  the  vast  front  of  the  enormous  structure.  The  hotel 
fronts  on  Lake  Michigan,  with  a  beautiful  park  between  it  and 
the  water,  affording  guests  the  charming  combination  of  all 
the  benefits  of  a  summer  resort,  with  close  proximity  to  the 
business  center  of  the  second  city  in  the  Union,  and  directly 
accessible  to  railroad  depots,  steamboat  landings,  the  principal 
churches  and  places  of  amusement,  while  the  Auditorium 
theater  is  under  the  same  roof.  The  proprietors  are  recog- 
nized experts  in  the  modern  art  of  hotel  keeping,  and  in  Mr. 
E.  A.  Whipple  have  an  experienced  and  able  manager,  of 
soundest  judgment.  They  have  spared  neither  pains  nor  ex- 
pense in  the  fitting  up,  decorating  and  furnishing  of  the  hotel. 
It  embodies  the  highest  achievements  of  the  mechanic  and 
scientist,  the  decorator  and  the  upholsterer,  and  is  the  most 
luxurious  and  palatial  hotel  in  America  to-day.  There  are 
five  passenger  elevators  and  two  freight  elevators  run 
by  hydraulic  power.  The  hotel  is  brilliantly  illuminated 
in  every  part  with  electric  lights.  There  are  no  less 
than  5,500  incandescent  lamps,  the  current  being 
supplied  by  the  proprietors' own  dynamos  in  the  basement. 
The  sanitary  appliances  are  of  the  very  highest  order.  The 
hotel  contains  428  rooms,  90  per  cent,  of  which  have  outside 
exposure,  and  all  an  abundance  of  light  and  air.  Many  are 
arrayed  en  suite  for  the  use  of  families,  etc.,  and  have  par- 
lor bed-rooms  and  bath  all  self  contained.  The  house  readily 
accommodates  6  >o  guests  and  more  on  special  occasions.  There 
are  numerous  original  features  of  the  most  commendable  char- 
acter, such,  for  instance,  as  having  the  main  dining  hall 
situated  on  the  top  floor,  which  is  as  light  as  day,  and 
which  commands  pure  air  and  extended  views,  while  the 
elegant  mosaic  floor,  mirrors  and  ornamentation  are  in 
keeping  with  the  excellence  of  the  service  and  splendor  of 
the  silver  and  china.  This  hall  is  54  by  186  feet  in  size  and 
seats  600  people.  The  grand  banquet  hall  is  44  by  84  feet, 
and  seats  325.  On  the  ground  floor  are  the  spacious  offices, 
reading  rooms,  reception  rooms,  etc. ,  all  having  mosaic  tile 
floors  and  the  most  artistic  decorations.  Here  is  a  large  res- 
taurant 30  by  90  feet  where  orders  are  served  at  all  hours.  The 
bar  is  replete  with  the  finest  and  choicest  of  wines  and  liquors. 
All  the  rooms  are  richly  carpeted  and  furnished,  and  each 
one  is  provided  with  electric  lights,  electric  bells,  hot  and  cold 
water,  etc.  On  the  third  floor  are  the  magnificent  drawing 
rooms,  most  luxuriously  furnished  and  complete  in  every  detail 
of  artistic  taste  in  decoration.  The  hotel  is  absolutely  fire- 
proof, and  affords  the  most  complete  accommodations  on  the 
continent.  The  proprietors  conduct  it  both  on  the  European 
and  American  plans.  The  rates  on  the  American  plan  are  $4 
to  $(>,  and  those  on  the  European  $2  to  $5  per  day. 
These  are  remarkably  moderate  considering  the  attractions 
of  such  a  place  of  residence,  coupled  with  a  cuisine  of  the  most 
liberal  and  varied  character.  The  house  employs  over  400  ser- 
vants, and  the  service  is  perfect.  The  names  of  the  proprietors 
have  long  been  familiar  to  the  public.  Mr.  Breslin  is  the  pro- 
prietor of  the  Gilsey  House,  New  York,  Mr.  Southgate  of  the 
Hotel  Brunswick  of  New  York,  two  ultra  fashionable  and 
prosperous  houses,  and  now,  under  the  skilled  and  attentive 
management  of  Mr.  Whipple,  the  "Auditorium"  leads  all  other 
hotels  in  the  west.  Mr.  Whipple,  though  a  young  man,  is 
widely  experienced,  having  been  the  manager  of  the  Grand 
Pacific  Hotel  for  upward  of  13  years,  and  under  his  guidance 
the  Auditorium  is  the  favorite  stopping  place  here. 


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METROPOLIS  OF  THE 
^ST. 


PULLMAN  PALACE  CAR  COMPANY. 
Among  the  countless  industries  and  enterprises  of  the 
United  States  there  are  none  which  attracts  more  universal 
attention  than  the  Pullman  Car  Works,  and  the  model  city 
built  and  owned  by  them,  which  forms  so  delightful  a  suburb 
to  the  city  of  Chicago,  the  acknowledged  model  city  of  the 
world.  The  grand  result  of  all  of  this  gigantic  work  is  due 
to  the  inventive  genius,  fertile  brain  and  wonderful  executive 
power  of  one  man,  Mr.  George  M.  Pullman.  The  idea  of 
constructing  a  palace  car,  or  one  where  more  comfort  could  be 
had  in  travel  than  in  the  very  crude  cars  then  in  use,  was  that 
of  Mr.  Pullman.  In  the  early  spring  of  1859  he  left  his  New 
York  home  to  seek  his  fortune  in  the  then  wild  West.  Chicago 
even  then  promised  to  become  the  metropolis  of  this  vast 
territory,  and  it  was  here  with  limited  capital  he  made  the  first 
step,  which  has  resulted  in  such  grand  achievements,  by 
remodeling  two  passenger  coaches  into  sleeping  cars.  The 
public  was  not  prepared  for  such  an  innovation,  and  the 
initial  attempt  met  with  but  partial  success.  Mr.  Pullman 
went  then  to  Denver,  Colo.,  and  remained  four  years,  when 
he  returned  to  Chicago.  He,  by  persistent  efforts,  obtained 
the  permission  of  the  Chicago  &  Alton  railroad  to  use  an  old 
abandoned  repair  shed  on  their  premises,  in  which  he  built  the 
first  regular  Pullman  parlor  and  sleeping  car,  costing  the  then 
extraordinary  price  of  $18,000,  and  in  this  was  the  foundation 
of  the  great  institution  which  proudly  bears  his  name  to-day. 
In  April  of  1865  this  same  coach  was  used  as  the  funeral  car 
of  the  murdered  war  heroed  president,  Abraham  Lincoln, 
whose  remains  were  conveyed  in  it  from  the  National  Capital 
to  their  final  resting  place  at  Springfield,  111.  From  this  modest 
beginning  grew  the  now  celebrated  Pullman  Palace  Car  Com- 
pany, which  is  probably  better  known  to  more  people  than  any 
corporation  in  the  world.  The  principal  works  of  the  company 
are  located  at  the  model  city  of  Pullman,  on  the  west  shore  of 
Lake  Calumet,  fourteen  miles  south  of  the  Chicago  Court 
House,  and  ground  was  broken  for  their  erection  on  May  25, 
1880.  The  actual  amount  of  capital  employed  by  the  company 
is  $50,000.000,  which  enormous  amount  makes  possible  the 
taking  of  the  most  gigantic  contracts  in  their  line.  The 
president  of  the  company  is  the  founder,  Mr.  George  M. 
Pullman;  the  board  of  directors  consists  of  Messrs.  Marshall 
Field,  J.  W.  Doane,  Norman  Williams,  O.  S.  A.  Sprague,  all 
of  Chicago,  and  Mr.  Henry  C.  Hubert  of  New  York  and  Mr. 
Henry  R.  Reed  of  Boston.  Some  idea  of  the  magnitude  of 
the  Pullman  Car  Company  may  be  formed  when  it  is  learned 
that  they  employ  in  their  regular  service  2,135  cars,  of  which 
1,849  are  standard  and  286  tourist,  or  second-class  cars. 
They  have  built  and  placed  in  service  during  the  past  year  101 
sleeping,  parlor,  dining,  special  and  tourist  cars,  costing 
$1,365,503.40,  or  an  average  of  $13,519.83  each  per  car. 
Orders  have  been  placed  for  1 19  Pullman  cars  for  the  present 
year,  at  an  estimated  cost  of  $16,500  each,  or  an  aggregate  of 
$1,963,500.  The  mileage  of  railways  covered  by  contracts 
for  the  operation  of  the  cars  of  this  company  is  now  120,686 
miles,  and  the  number  of  passengers  carried  during  the  past 
year  was  5,023,057,  the  number  of  miles  run  177,033,116,  all 
of  which  shows  an  increase  in  their  different  details.  The 
value  of  the  manufactured  product  of  the  car  plant  the  past 
year  was  $8,105,431.58,  and  of  other  industries,  including 
rentals,  $2,108,226.52,  making  a  total  of  $10,213,658.10. 
The  average  number  of  names  on  the  pay  rolls  at  Pullman  for 
the  past  year  was  4, 582  and  wages  paid  $2,773,019.27,  making 
an  average  of  nearly  $600  for  each  person  employed.  The 
total  number  of  persons  in  the  employ  of  the  company  in  its 
manufacturing  and  operating  departments  is  12.367,  and  the 
wages  paid  during  the  past  year  amounted  to  $6,249,891.65. 
Necessarily  the  amount  invested  in  this  vast  concern  is 
enormous;  the  value  of  the  company's  real  estate,  its  plant  and 
buildings  in  the  town  of  Pullman  shows  on  the  books  for  about 
$8,000,000,  but  is  actually  worth  very  much  more.  The 
business  of  the  corporation  is  not  confined  to  the  construction 
of  palace,  dining  and  sleeping  cars;  they  manufacture  cars  of 
all  descriptions  as  well,  such  as  passenger  coaches,  freight 
cars,  street  cars  and  motors,  and  in  this  last  branch  of  industry 
alone  employ  over  400  men.  The  company  also  have  large 


works  at  Wilmington,  Del.,  and  in  their  plant  include  the 
Union  Foundry,  Union  Car  Wheel  Works,  the  Pullman  Iron 
and  Steel  Works  and  a  brass  works,  which  employ  250  men 
and  which  turn  out  over  one-half  million  dollars'  worth  of 
manufactured  brass  annually.  The  capacity  of  the  works  at 
Pullman  is  three  sleeping  or  palace  cars,  ten  ordinary  passen- 
ger and  240  freight  cars  per  week.  In  the  works  at  Pullman 
may  be  seen  the  great  Corliss  2,5oo-horse  power  engine  which 
at  the  Centennial  Exposition  was  such  an  attractive  feature, 
and  furnished  power  for  running  the  machinery  there.  It  was 
purchased  by  Mr.  Pullman  after  the  exposition  and  required  a 
train  of  thirty-five  cars  to  bring  it  to  Pullman.  It  was  set  up 
in  its  present  place  during  the  autumn  of  1880  and  the  winter 
of  1881,  and  was  started  at  Pullman  for  the  first  time  April  5, 
1881,  by  Miss  Florence  Pullman  turning  the  valves  which  ad- 
mitted the  steam  to  the  cylinders,  and  great  was  the  enthu- 
siasm as  the  great  fly-wheel  began  to  move,  starting  the  Pull- 
man Car  Works,  one  of  the  grandest  institutions  in  the  world. 
It  was  the  Pullman  Car  Company  also  who  built  the  first 
vestibuled  passenger  train,  one  of  the  most  advanced  steps 
taken  in  car  manufacture  or  the  conveniences  of  travel.  A 
train  which  is  practically  a  unit,  the  several  cars  being  as  the 
rooms  of  a  hotel,  access  to  each  being  perfect,  convenient  and 
safe  from  the  sleeper  to  the  library,  smoking  car,  dining  car  or 
buffet.  As  to  the  town  of  Pullman  a  complete  description 
would  be  impossible  in  this  limited  space.  It  is  situated  on 
the  west  shore  of  Lake  Calumet,  and  the  surface  of  the  streets 
are  about  nine  feet  above  the  level  of  the  beautiful  little  lake. 
It  is  the  only  city  in  existence  built  from  the  foundation  on 
scientific  and  sanitary  principles.  Before  anything  else  was 
done  on  the  flat  prairie  perfect  drainage,  sewerage  and  water 
supply  were  provided.  The  shops,  the  houses,  public  build- 
ings, parks,  streets  and  recreation  grounds  then  followed  in 
intelligent  creation.  The  public  buildings  are  very  fine,  and 
the  grouping  them  about  the  open  flower-platted  spaces  is  very 
artistic  and  effective.  Pullman  has  a  population  exceeding 
15,000,  and  fully  as  many  more  live  on  its  immediate  borders. 
The  buildings  are  all  built  of  stone  and  brick  of  handsome 
and  artistic  styles  of  architecture.  Through  the  liberality  of 
the  founder  they  have  a  handsome  public  library  well  stocked 
with  over  6,000  volumes.  The  Pullman  Loan  and  Savings 
Bank,  which  at  its  last  report  showed  a  savings  deposit  of 
$392,851.47.  The  enrollment  of  their  public  schools  for  the 
last  year  was  1,167,  with  a  regular  staff  of  twenty-o.ne 
teachers.  They  also  have  several  handsome  churches,  a  prac- 
tical kindergarten  on  the  Froebel  plan,  a  first-class  theater 
with  a  seating  capacity  of  i.ooo  and  the  finest  drop  curtain  in 
the  west.  The  Pullman  military  band  is  also  a  feature,  which 
in  competition  with  the  best  bands  in  the  land  captured  the 
prize  at  the  Illinois  State  Fair  at  Peoria.  Pullman  is  now  a 
part  of  Chicago  and  is  in  the  Thirty-fourth  Ward.  The  health 
of  the  city  has  always  been  good,  the  death  rate  never  exceed- 
ing II  per  annum  of  each  1,000  population,  less  than  half  the 
average  of  American  cities.  One  of  the  handsomest  buildings 
in  the  city  of  Chicago  is  the  Pullman  Building,  situated  at  the 
corner  of  Michigan  avenue  and  Adams  street.  It  is  also  the 
property  of  the  company,  and  is  the  home  of  the  city  offices. 
The  founder  of  all  we  have  endeavored  to  describe,  Mr. 
George  M.  Pullman,  was  born  in  the  town  of  Brocton,  Chau- 
tauqua  County,  New  York,  March  3,  1831,  hence  has  but 
passed  his  three  score,  and  in  them  has  confined  work  tit  for 
an  army  of  workers,  although  he  is  remarkably  well  preserved 
and  still  in  his  prime,  his  stupendous  work  having  in  no  way 
impaired  his  physical  or  mental  powers.  Mr.  Pullman  was  the 
third  oldest  in  a  family  of  ten,  and  at  fourteen  accepted  an 
humble  position  in  a  store  in  his  native  village.  Three  years 
of  this  work  and  he  joined  his  older  brother  inthe  cabinet- 
making  business.  Force  of  circumstances  compelled  him  at 
this  time  to  sell  bis  cabinet  shop,  and  he  then  accepted  a 
contract  of  the  Erie  Canal  to  remove  from  its  route  a  large 
number  of  houses.  Having  accomplished  this  and  made  some 
money  at  it,  he  started  for  the  West  with  $6,000  in  his  pockets 
when  he  reached  the  wind-swept  prairies  about  Chicago.  From 
this  time  his  history  has  been  that  of  the  city  of  his  adoption- 
energy,  industry  and  prosperity. 


METROPOLIS  Or  THE 


101 


ARMOUR  &,  COMPANY. 

The  enormous  growth  in  financial  and  commercial  enter- 
prises which  this  century  has  witnessed  in  this  country,  will 
probably  never  find  a  parallel  in  the  pages  of  history.  There 
is  no  more  striking  example  of  that  indomitable,  progressive 
genius  which  is  the  principal  characteristic  of  the  American 
people  than  the  great  Metropolis  of  the  West.  The  growth 
of  Chicago  during  the  last  twenty  years  has  been  the  marvel 
of  the  world  and  she  stands  to-day  as  the  greatest  of  cosmo- 
politan centers,  into  whose  borders  have  gathered  the  brains 
and  braun  of  all  nations  and  all  creeds.  It  is  a  part  of  the 
aim  of  this  work  to  present  to  the  public  a  brief  sketch  of  some 
of  the  most  prominent  of  Chicago's  gigantic  industries. 
The  great  firm  of  Armour  &  Company,  whose  immense 
trade  extends  from  ocean  to  ocean,  and  to  every  civilized 
nation  on  the  face  of  the  globe,  is  a  distinctively  Chicago 
institution,  and  one  in  which  much  pride  is  felt  by  every 
resident.  The  business  was  first  established  in  1855  by  Plank- 
ington  and  Armour  in  Milwaukee,  but  ten  years  later,  appre- 
ciating the  superior  advantages  offered  in  Chicago,  it  was 
removed  here  and  has  ever  since  been  under  the  present 
firm  name  and  style.  The  members  of  this  immense  firm  at 
present  are  Messrs.  P.  D.  Armour,  one  of  the  founders,  J.  O. 
Armour,  P.  D.  Armour,  Jr.,  and  George  H.  Webster.  The 
firm  connections  are  H.  O.  Armour  &  Co.  of  New  York  ;  the 
Armour  Packing  Company  of  Kansas  City,  Mo.,  and  The 
Armour  &  Co.  works  in  Chicago,  dealers  in  Chicago  dressed 
beef,  mutton,  hogs,  canned  meats,  lard  and  provisions,  are 
the  largest  works  in  the  world.  They  cover  thirty  acres  in 
extent,  and  have  140  acres  of  floor  space.  They  employ  over 
7,000  men  in  their  different  departments,  have  forty  steam 
engines  and  100  boilers  in  use,  and  all  of  the  latest  and  most 
perfected  style  and  pattern  to  facilitate  their  work.  Their 
cold  storage  rooms,  which  have  an  area  of  twenty  acres,  have 
a  capacity  of  130,000  tons,  an  almost  incredible  amount. 
Cattle,  sheep  and  hogs,  are  slaughtered  by  the  thousands, 
and  their  sales  exceed  sixty-five  million  yearly.  Another  branch 
of  their  industry  is  their  immense  glue  factory.  This  factory 
covers  fifteen  acres  and  employs  600  men  alone.  Their  pack- 
ing industry  is  immense,  and  their  shipments  extend  to  all 
parts  of  the  United  States,  Canada,  Mexico,  Europe,  Australia, 
and  in  fact,  to  the  whole  civilized  world.  They  deal  in  pork, 
beef,  mutton,  lard,  oils,  dry  salt  meats,  sweet  potted  meats,  spiced 
meats,  green  hams,  shoulders,  smoked  meats,  canned  meats, 
extracts,  fertilizers,  glue,  grease,  etc.,  etc.  All  the  members 
of  the  firm  are  prominent  members  of  the  Board  of  Trade,  and 
are  connected  with  many  of  the  leading  financial  and  industrial 
enterprises  of  the  country,  including  railroad  and  steamboat 
lines,  insurance  companies,  manufactories,  buildings  and 
others.  The  nationality  of  the  members  of  the  firm  is  decidedly 
American,  and  all  are  prominently  identified  with  the  interests 
of  Chicago.  Mr.  Phillip  D.  Armour  was  born  in  New  York 
State  in  1830,  and  is  still  as  active  and  enterprising  as  the 
youngest  member  of  the  firm.  He  is  very  popular  among  his 
men,  and  is  quite  a  philanthropist,  being  the  patron  of  several 
very  deserving  charitable  institutions  in  the  city,  among  them 
being  the  Armour  Mission  and  the  '"Creche,"  where  the 
infants  of  poor  people  are  taken  care  of  while  their  mothers 
are  at  work.  Mr.  Webster  is  a  native  of  Illinois;  Mr.  J.  O. 
Armour  and  P.  D.  Armour,  Jr.,  are  both  natives  of  Milwaukee, 
and  have  been  brought  up  in  the  business  where  they  have 
been  of  gaeat  benefit  to  their  father,  the  founder  of  this  great 
enterprise.  The  main  office  of  the  firm  occupies  the  north  half 
of  the  Home  Insurance  building  at  No.  205  La  Salle  street, 
and  they  have  branch  offices  in  nearly  every  large  city  and 
town  in  the  United  States.  The  connections  and  equipments 
of  the  firm  are  necessarily  such  as  to  enable  them  to  promptly 
meet  all  the  demands,  whether  at  home  or  abroad,  with  prompt- 
ness and  efficiency.  Commanding,  as  they  do,  by  reason  of 
their  extensive  trade  and  vast  capital,  all  the  sources  of  supply 
in  the  best  grazing  sections  of  the  country,  they  are  corres- 
pondingly in  a  position  to  quote  prices  for  their  products, 
which  are  out  of  the  range  of  competing  concerns.  By  sheer 
merit  Armour  &  Company  have  won  place  and  power  in  the 
commercial  world. 


MARSHALL  FIELD  &.  CO. 

Chicago  is  certainly  a  city  of  immense  business  enterprises, 
where  the  history  commercially  of  other  cities  and  nations, 
pales  into  insignificance  by  comparison ;  and  greatest  of  all 
these  is  the  world-famed  firm  of  Marshall  Field  &  Co., 
wholesale  and  retail  dealers  in  dry  goods,  carpets  and  up- 
holstery, and  whose  name  is  a  household  word  in  every  part 
of  this  great  land.  This  immense  business  was  originally 
established  thirty-five  years  ago  by  Cooley,  Wadsworth  & 
Co.,  and  after  some  changes  in  style  and  membership  be- 
came Field,  Leiter  &  Co. ,  and  ten  years  ago  the  present 
style  was  adopted,  and  has  been  maintained  ever  since.  The 
members  of  the  firm  are  Messrs,  Marshall  Field,  H.  N. 
Higgenbotham,  Joseph  N.  Field,  John  G.  McWilliams, 
Robt.  M.  Fair,  Thomas  Templeton,  Lafayette  McWilliams 
and  Harry  G.  Selfridge,  all  of  whom  are  actively  engaged 
in  superintending  the  mammoth  concern  of  which  they  are 
the  proprietors.  From  its  very  incipiency  the  firm  has  taken 
a  leading  position,  which  has  increased  ever  since,  until  to- 
day it  is  the  acknowledged  leading  and  largest  wholesale 
and  retail  dry  goods,  carpet  and  upholstery  house  in  the 
world.  The  retail  stores  are  located  at  the  corner  of  State 
and  Washington  streets,  and  are  as  much  identified  as  to  lo- 
cations for  reference  as  the  most  popular  park.  The  retail 
department  occupies  the  whole  of  this  immense  building, 
260x150  feet  in  size  and  six  stories  in  height  with  basement, 
and  is  one  of  the  handsomest  in  the  city.  The  firm  carry 
an  immense  stock  of  imported  and  domestic  goods,  from 
the  cheapest  trustworthy  goods  to  the  most  expensive,  in 
every  department.  Superb  silks,  satins  and  velvet  fabrics, 
hosiery,  linens,  gentlemen's  and  ladies'  furnishing  goods, 
woolens,  shawls,  mantles  and  jackets  of  every  description ; 
cotton  and  mixed  articles  of  every  texture  and  quality,  up- 
holstery, carpets  from  Axminster  to  plainest  ingrain,  and 
matting,  rugs,  etc.  Fancy  notions  in  endless  variety;  in 
fact,  everything  conceivable  that  could  be  classed  under 
these  general  headings.  Over  1,900  clerks  and  salesladies 
are  employed  in  the  retail  department  alone,  and  their 
prompt  and  courteous  treatment  of  all  customers  is  proverbial. 
Buses  from  all  the  depots  make  this  store  a  regular  station, 
so  immense  is  their  trade,  not  only  in  the  city,  but  with  the 
surrounding  country,  for  no  one  feels  as  if  they  have  seen 
Chicago  without  visiting  the  retail  store  of  Marshall  Field 
&  Co.,  the  largest  retail  house  in  the  world.  Their  whole- 
sale house  is  a  handsome,  large  brown  stone  building,  190 
X325  feet  in  size,  bounded  by  Adams,  Quincy  and  Franklin 
streets  and  Fifth  avenue.  It  is  seven  stories  in  height,  not 
counting  the  immense  basement,  and  is  acknowledged  to  be 
the  finest  wholesale  building  in  the  world  to-day,  fitted  and 
furnished  with  all  the  latest  improved  and  most  modern  in- 
ventions for  convenience  and  safety,  and  is  the  crowning 
piece  of  architecture  built  by  this  firm,  being  fitted  with 
elevators,  speaking  tubes  and  all  other  facilities,  and  is  ab- 
solutely fire  proof.  As  the  firm  were  losers  to  the  amount  of 
nearly  $3,000,000  in  the  great  fire  of  1871,  they  have  neg- 
lected no  precautions  in  their  new  building.  The  offices 
of  the  firm  are  on  the  ground  floor,  and  here  is  Mr.  Marshall 
Field's  business  home,  as  well  as  those  of  his  partners. 
Over  1,200  hands  are  employed  in  this  building  alone  in 
handling  the  immense  trade  of  the  firm,  which  extends 
north,  south,  east  and  west  to  all  sections  of  the  United 
States.  They  import  all  of  their  own  foreign  goods,  and 
have  a  corps  of  European  buyers,  who  are  constantly  sending 
them  the  latest  and  most  stylish  goods  in  their  line,  and  all 
novelties  pertaining  to  it.  The  business  of  Marshall  Field 
&  Co.  exceeds  $40,000,000  annually,  and  is  the  largest  in 
the  world.  Every  member  of  the  firm  is  a  practical  busi- 
ness man  and  brings  to  bear  special  qualifications  for  super- 
intending the  different  departments,  each  one  lending  his 
services  to  the  successful  manipulation  of  the  enormous  busi- 
ness of  this  gigantic  enterprise.  The  firm  of  Marshall 
Field  &  Co.  certainly  stand  as  one  of  Chicago's  proudest 
monuments  of  commercial  growth  and  prosperity  and  a 
credit  to  the  American  people. 


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iTROPOLISOFTHE 

VEST. 


CHAS.   LIPPINCOTT  &  CO. 

The  Chicago  branch  office  and  salesroom  of  the  well- 
known  Philadelphia  houseof  Chas.  Lippincott&  Co.,  man- 
ufacturers of  soda  water  apparatus,  is  under  the  manage- 
ment of  Mr.  II,  Scarborough,  and  was  founded  five  years 
ago.     At  that  time  an  office  only  was  occu- 
pied; but  the  business  grew  rapidly,   necessi- 
tating four  years  ago  the  occupancy  of  spa- 
cious premises.     These  are  at  Nos.   341   and 
343  Dearborn  street,  and  here  is  . 

controlled  the  western  trade  of 
this  reliable  house.  The  prem- 
ises comprise  a  salesroom,  35x65 


talion,  and  all  of  which  are  manufactured  in   Philadel- 
phia, where  the  factory  is  located,  and  where  300  work- 
men are    permanently  employed.     Only   the  very  best 
grade  of  goods  is  made.     This  company  use  for  syrup 
their  own  patent  porcelain  jars  with  hard  rubber  faucets, 
which  are  acknowledged  to  be  superior  to 
all  others.     Under  the  able  management 
of  Mr.  Scarborough,  the  business  of  the 
Chicago  house  has  been  extended  through- 
out the  West   and    Northwest. 
lie    was  born  in  Philadelphia, 
and    has   been    with  this    firm 
«*^       nearly    all    his    life.      He    is  a 


feet  in  dimensions,  stock  room  in  the  rear,  2ox<>o  feet  in 
size.  The  store  is  handsomely  appointed  and  supplied  with  all 
necessary  facilities,  while  eight  competent  assistants  are  em- 
ployed. Here  is  to  be  found  everything  in  the  line  of  soda  water 
apparatus,  for  which  this  house  has  secured  an  enviable  repu- 


Mason  and  member  of  the  Knights  of  Pythias.  His  as- 
sistant and  associate  is  Mr.  E.  T.  Bush,  who  is  becoming 
widely  known,  and  under  the  able  and  energetic  management 
of  these  gentlemen  the  business  is  fast  increasing  throughout 
the  west. 


METROPOLIS  OF  THE 
• 


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GORTON  &  LIDGERWOOD  CO. 

Many  systems  have  been  introduced  at  different  times  for 
heating  houses,  public  buildings,  etc.,  by  means  of  appara- 
tus for  the  distribution  of  steam  or  hot  water  in  the  different 
rooms.  The  utility  of  heating  by  steam  or  hot  water  has 
many  advocates  in  this  country  on  account  of  the  frequent 
and  extreme  changes  of  temperature.  Both  systems,  however, 
have  able  and  practical  exponents  in  the  firm  of  Messrs. 


Gorton,  Lidgerwood  &  Co.,  manufacturers  of  the  Gorton 
Side-feed  Boilers,  whose  head  office  is  situated  at  No.  g6 
Liberty  street,  New  York,  and  who  have  branches  at  Nos. 
201  and  203  Congress  street,  Boston,  and  Nos.  34  and  36 
W.  Monroe  street,  Chicago.  The  business  was  established 
in  1888,  with  a  capital  of  $500,000,  at  Brooklyn,  N.  Y., 
where  their  works  are  situated,  and  so  great  were  the  im- 
provements introduced  by  their  apparatus  that  their  trade 
rapfdly  extended  all  over  the  United  States  and  Canada. 
The  principal  advantages  of  their  boilers  are  large  heating 
surface,  excellent  conveniences  for  feeding  the  furnace,  econ- 
omy of  fuel  and  perfect  safety.  The  boilers  for  steam  are 
provided  with  an  automatic  damper  regulator,  which  con- 
trols the  fire  according  to  the  head  of  steam.  This  boiler 
requires  absolutely  no  attention  beyond  that  of  filling  the 
reservoirs  with  coal  twice  in  twenty-four  hours,  and  it  is 
certainly  the  best  for  house  and  office  purposes  of  any  in  the 
market.  The  active  officers  of  the  company  are :  president, 
Mr.  John  H.  Lidgerwood ;  vice-president,  Mr.  Charles  Gor- 
ton ;  treasurer,  Mr.  Walter  L.  Pierce ;  secretary,  Mr.  Joseph 
A.  Gorton  ;  all  men  of  the  highest  standing  in  commercial 
circles.  The  Chicago  branch  was  opened  in  1889,  the  com- 
pany being  so  fortunate  as  to  secure  the  services  of  Mr.  F. 
K.  Rainier  as  manager.  He  occupies  two  spacious  floors, 
40x130  feet  in  dimensions,  handsomely  fitted  up  as  office 
and  salesroom.  Here  the  company  carry  a  full  line  of  boilers, 
fixtures,  etc.,  which  we  strongly  recommend  our  readers 
to  inspect  before  purchasing,  as  they  will  find  these  produc- 
tions quite  superior,  and  offered  at  most  reasonable  prices. 
Mr.  Rainier  is  a  native  of  this  city,  and  has  been  a  very 
important  factor  in  the  extension  of  the  business  throughout 
the  West.  He  is  a  gentleman  of  great  general  business 
ability,  active,  enterprising,  experienced  and  reliable,  and 
highly  esteemed  for  strict  integrity  and  probity.  This  sys- 
tem is  introduced  and  used  in  the  following  public  institu- 
tions :  The  officers'  and  soldiers'  quarters  at  Fort  Sheridan, 
where  about  twenty-seven  boilers  are  in  use ;  Brooklyn  Navy 
Yard  and  Soldiers  Home,  Marion,  Ind.  The  government 
indorses  the  system  very  strongly. 


f  HE  FRED.  W.  WOLF  CO. 

It  appears  that  humanity  is  moving  along  too  swift  for 
"nature,"  and  what  the  fickle  weather  clerk  refuses  us  by  arti- 
ficial means  we  produce.  Noticeably  is  this  true  of  refrigera- 
toin  and  ice  making,  the  great  preservatives  of  perishable 
goods,  done  in  late  years  most  successfully  by  artificial  means. 
Chicago  boasts  of  one  of  the  greatest  institutions  of  this 
kind  in  the  world,  the  I.inde  Ice  and  Refrigerator  Machines, 
which  have  been  awarded  the  gold  medals  of  excellence  in 
every  world's  fair  held  since  their  introduction  in  iSSo.nota-. 
bly  those  of  Frankfort  iri  1881,  Copenhagen  in  1888  and  Paris 
in  1889.  The  manufacture  and  patents  of  this  great  invention 
are  now  controlled  by  the  F  red. W.  Wolf  Company,  whoseoffice 
is  at  No.  560  N.  Halsted  street,  with  factories  at  Nos.  302  to 
330  Hawthorne  avenue.  This  corporation  does  not  confine 
itself  to  one  invention, although  it  makes  a  specialty  of  the  first 
named.  The  extraordinary  popularity  of  the  Linde  Ice  and 
Refrigerating  Machines  is  shown  by  their  use  in  1500  dif- 
ferrcnt  buildings  and  establishments  in  all  parts  of  the  world, 
with  a  total  daily  capacity  of  melting  ice  of  over  39,202  tons 
per  day  or  14,308,730  tons  per  year.  The  firm  of  F.  W. 
Wolf  was  originally  established  on  Lake  street,  and  incorpo- 
rated in  1887  with  a  capital  stock  of  $250,000,  Mr.  Wolf  being 
chosen  president  and  A.  A.  Wolf  as  secretary.  The  succeed- 
ing year  they  built  their  immense  works,  with  a  total  cost  of 
plant  and  machinery,  exceeding  $250,000,  operated  by  a  too 
horse  power  engine,  employing  from  150  to  200  men,  and  con- 
sisting of  three  brick  buildings  of  one  story  and  one  of  three 
stories,  with  a  two  story  brick  office,  25x62,  for  the  accommo- 
dation of  their  clerical  and  business  force.  Their  establish- 
ment is  one  of  the  most  complete  in  the  United  States,  having 
every  appliance, apparatus  and  labor-saving  machinery  to  facili- 
tate their  work,  that  they  may  keep  up  with  their  ever  increas- 
ing orders.  In  addition  to  the  ice  making  and  refrigerating 
machinery  of  Prof.  Linde,  they  make  an  oil  extracting  and  gas 
saving  apparatus  for  ice  making  and  refrigerator  machinery, 
valves  for  steep  tanks,  attachments  for  refrigerating  pipes, 
malt  kiln  floors  and  mechanical  or  automatic  malt  turning 
machines.  They  make  a  specialty  of  building  breweries  and 
malt  houses,  and  are  by  far  the  leading  architects  in  the  United 
States,  having  built  200  breweries  and  malt  houses  in  the 
United  States,  among  which  are  the  leading  breweries  of  the 
land.  Mr.  F.  W.  Wolf  is  the  owner  of  THE  LINDK  MACHINE 
patents  in  the  United  States  of  America;  these  comprise  Linde 
ice  making  and  refrigerating  machines.  The  invention  is  that 
of  Prof.  C.  P.  Linde,  formerly  professor  of  the  University  of 
Munich,  and  is  acknowledged  to  be  the  most  efficient,  simple 
and  economical,  for  the  purpose  of  producing  refrigerating 
effects  by  the  compression  and  expansion  of  anhydrous  am- 
monia. It  is  operated  with  less  power,  consumes  less  cooling 
water,  and  is  not  affected  by  the  ammonia  used,  is  perfectly  safe, 
the  ammonia  being  circulated  in  small  quantities  through  iron 
pipes  capable  of  sustaining  many  times  the  pressure  which 
they  can  possibly  be  subject  to.  They  also  make  a  specialty 
of  the  "perfection"  malt-kiln  floor,  composed  of  steel  tiles, 
also  Wolf's  patent  mechanical  mait  turner,  and  the  Wolf  pat- 
ent steep  tank  valve,  all  of  which  are  standard,  practical  in- 
ventions in  use  in  all  parts  of  the  world.  The  president  of  the 
company  is  also  president  and  treasurer  of  the  Wolf  &  Lehle 
Company,  engineers  and  architects,  and  gives  personal  attend- 
ance to  all  work  done  by  the  company.  He  is  an  eminently 
practical  man  who  understands  every  detail  and  particular  of 
his  work,  having  had  ten  years'  practical  experience  as  a  ma- 
chinist The  firm  is  prosperous,  as  it  deserves  to  be.  and.  is  an 
institution  of  which  Chicago  is  justly  proud.  Mr.  Pilsbry  is 
manager  of  this  industry.  I  lis  connection  with  the  business 
and  intimate  knowledge  of  its  every  detail  make  him  at  once  a 
most  valuable  adjunct  to  the  successful  career  of  this  unique 
establishment.  It  stands  alone  as  the  most  complete  and 
successful  business  venture  in  the  United  States  to-day.  From 
the  beginning  it  has  been  under  the  most  prudent  and  efficient 
management,  and  the  management  justly  prides  itself  upon 
the  high  grade  and  durability  of  the  concern's  manufactures, 
which  have  met  appreciation  whereever  they  have  been  intro- 
duced. In  all  respects  this  is  a  reliable  and  progressive  concern. 


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FRANK  F.   HOLMES  &  CO. 


This  popular  local  underwriting  agency  was  established 
several  years  ago  by  Mr.  Holmes,  who  left  adjusting  and 
specially  confidential  work  throughout  the  Western  states 
with  the  Royal  Insurance  Company  to  go  into  the  local  busi- 
ness. A  very  careful  and  experienced  selection  of  business 
has  resulted  in  this  agency  building  up  a  very  large  and 
prosperous  class  of  business.  An  earnest,  systematic, 
conscientious  effort  to  do  the  right  thing  for  customers  and  a 
pleasing  manner  of  transacting  business  has  made  the  patrons 


FRANK    F.    HOLMES. 

of  this  agency  feel  every  confidence  in  the  manner  Mr.  Holmes 
transacts  his  business,  while  the  successive  profits  have  been 
a  source  of  gratification  to  the  large  underwriting  corporations 
represented  in  this  agency.  Mr.  Holmes  was  born  in  Illinois, 
was  educated  in  the  public  schools  of  his  state  and  graduated 
from  Knox  College  of  Galesburg,  111.  He  ranked  high  in  his 
class,  and  was  noted  for  his  ability  to  succeed  in  what  he  under- 
took. His  few  years  in  business  for  himself  has  surprised  his 
'competitors  by  reason  of  the  great  and  favorable  results  that 
have  been  accomplished.  This  agency  comprises  the  Phenix 
Insurance  Company  of  Hrooklyn;  the  Glens  Falls  Insurance 
Company,  New  York;  Oakland  Home  Insurance  Company, 
California;  State  Insurance  Company  of  Iowa,  and  New  York 
Bowery  Insurance  Company  of  New  York,  all  sound  Ameri- 
can corporations.  Mr.  Holmes' office  is  at  No.  196  La  Salle 
street. 


:\ 


MUTUAL  LIFE  INSURANCE  CO.  OF  NEW  YORK. 

The  story  of  the  Mutual  Life  Insurance  Company  of  New 
York  is  one  of  the  most  astounding  and  brilliant  in  the  annals 
of  life  insurance  development.  Latterly,  when  its  splendid 
success  has  attracted  others  to  the  field,  it  has  seemed  to  shine 
with  more  vigor  than  ever.  During  the  first  twenty  years  of 
its  existence,  up  to  1862,  the  Mutual  Life  showed  what  was 
then  a  phenomenal  growth.  Its  accumulated  assets  were 
$9.225,120,  and  the  insurance  in  force,  $39,992,077.  And 
yet  so  marked  has  been  the  advance  of  the  company  that  the 
records  of  the  year  1890  alone  showed  a  business  more  than 
equal  to  the  whole  of  its  first  twenty  years,  adding  on  that  year, 
$10.753,633  to  its  accumulated  assets,  and  $72,276,931, 
in  the  latter  item  almost  doubling  the  twenty  years 
record.  The  1890  statement  shows  total  assets  of 
$147,154.961.20;  total  liability,  $38.041,320.46,  leaving  a  sur- 
plus for  dividends  to  policyholders  of  $5.237,462.23.  Such, 
'mperfectly stated,  is  the  position  of  the  company,  whose  mag- 


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nificent  structures  in  New  York,  Boston  and  Philadelphia  are 
the  architectural  features  of  those  cities.  In  this  brief  summary 
of  the  Mutual's  claim  on  the  public  regard  it  is  absolutely 
necessary  to  note  the  fact  that  these  companies  are  but  the 
monument  of  the  energetic  personalities  behind  them.  In  the 
person  of  Mr.  Charles  H.  Ferguson,  of  this  city,  lies  much  of  the 
success  of  the  Mutual  Life,  whose  Chicago  office  is  in  the 
Tacoma  Building.  His  present  position,  incomparably 
superior  in  point  of  achievement  to  any  other  of  its  kind,  is 
due  entirely  to  his  own  intelligent,  persistent  and  conscientious 
effort.  He  is  a  native  of  Oswego,  N.  V  ,  and  left  school  at 
thirteen.  He  went  west  to  Milwaukee,  and  enlisted  in  the 
39th  Wisconsin  during  the  war.  In  1870  he  entered  life 
insurance  as  solicitor  for  the  Mutual.  In  1873  he  became  the 
Western  general  agent  at  Chicago  for  the  Oswego  and 
Onondago  Fire  Insurance  Co.  of  New  York.  He  became 
connected  with  the  Chicago  office  of  the  Mutual  as  subordinate 
to  the  general  agents  of  the  company  at  Detroit.  In  1886  he 
formed  a  partnership  with  Mr.  H.  S.  Winston,  which  contin- 
ued till  1889.  From  1883  to  1886  the  new  writings  of  this 
agency  were  about  a  million  a  year.  A  result  of  President 
McCurdy's  personal  investigation  of  the  Chicago  business  was 
the  promotion  of  Mr.  Ferguson  to  a  wider  and  less  restricted 
field,  as  general  agent  for  Illinois.  This  was  in  June,  1887. 
Let  the  figures  tell  the  tale  of  success.  December  31,  1886. 
there  were  paid  premiums  of  $606,077;  Pa'd  policyholders, 
$310,140;  new  insurance,  $1,769,510,  and  insurance  in  force, 
$30,290.720.  Last  year  the  items  were:  Premiums,  $1,025.- 
575,  $410,747,  $7,324,"3  and  $31,884,127  respectively. 
Mr.  Ferguson's  new  writings  in  1890  were  $2,000,000  more 
than  the  amount  written  in  the  six  states  comprising  the 
Northwestern  agency,  of  which  Illinois  was  a  part,  when  he 
became  the  agent.  It  isestimated  that  54,125  persons  have  a 
direct  personal  interest  in  the  Illinois  department  of  the 
Mutual.  Mr.  Ferguson's  fidelity  and  ability  have  been  warm- 
ly recognized,  and  have  met  their  reward.  He  enjoys  the 
respect  of  all,  and  his  friendship  is  a  personal  privilege  much 
sought  after.  He  is  socially  one  of  the  most  companionable 
of  men.  A  member  of  the  Knights  Templar,  of  Thomas 
Post,  No.  5,  G.  A.  R.,  the  Veteran  Club,  of  Si.  Andrew'sand 
Caledonian  Societies,  Sons  of  New  York,  Mystic  Shrine, 
Royal  Arch,  member  of  the  Union  League  and  Calumet 
Clubs  and  life  member  of  the  Second  Regiment.  In  this 
brief  summary  of  points  in  Mr.  Ferguson's  career  it  should  be 
said  as  excuse  for  any  omission  that  a  biography  of  more  pre- 
tension could  best  convey  the  lessons  of  his  life  of  industry 
and  intelligent  skill,  which  is  full  of  instruction  to  those  who, 
halt  and  weary,  are  inclined  to  doubt  the  possibility  of  success. 
Like  the  company  he  represents,  the  career  of  Mr.  Ferguson 
is  of  value  as  showing  that  honesty,  capacity  and  power  "to 
hustle"  receive  their  reward  at  last  and  in  good  measure. 


BROWN   BROTHERS'  COMPANY. 

The  nursery  industry  is  of  great  importance,  especially  at 
this  period  of  our  history,  when  every  real  estate  owner  is  alive 
to  the  necessity  of  having  his  grounds  and  gardens  well  filled 
with  trees,  flowers  and  small  fruits.  What  more  beautiful 
sight  than  to  walk  through  a  carefully  kept  garden  filled  with 
flowers,  giving  forth  their  delicate  odors  and  trees  and  bushes 
bearing  in  clusters  their  luscious  fruit  ?  The  saying  that  a 
man  can  be  known  by  the  manner  in  which  he  keeps  his 
grounds  is  a  true  one.  The  greatest  nursery  center  of  our 
broad  land  is  without  doubt  in  the  vicinity  of  Rochester,  N.  Y. 
No  one  of  our  readers  is  too  young  to  have  seen,  planted 
and  eaten  of  the  fruit  borne  by  Rochester  trees.  The  soil 
there  is  peculiarly  adapted  to  the  growth  of  young  trees.  The 
climate  is  temperate,  and  not  subject  to  the  sudden  changes 
experienced  in  many  parts  of  our  country,  so  that  the  young 
trees  are  free  from  disease,  and  well  calculated  to  be  trans- 
planted to  any  portion  of  the  country.  We  dare  say  there  are 
few,  if  any,  bearing  orchards  in  the  great  West  but  that  the 
Rochester  tree  is  well  represented  therein.  Above  other 
Eastern  nurseries,  there  is  one  which  has  allied  itself  more 
closely  to  the  West,  and,  like  the  larger  part  of  our  inhabitants, 


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came  West  to  grow  up  with  the  ever  increasing  population, 
and  located  a  branch  office  in  Chicago.  Our  particular  atten- 
tion was  called  to  this  firm  of  Brown  Brothers'  Company  by 
seeing  them  referred  to  and  indorsed  for  growing  the  highes] 
grades  of  stock,  not  only  in  their  local  papers  at  Rochester, 
but  also  in  the  other  large  farm  journals  of  the  West.  Its 
business  in  the  West  had  increased  to  such  vast  proportions 
that  it  was  necessary  to  open  an  office  in  Chicago  some  years 
ago.  This  office  is  under  the  supervision  of  Mr.  E.  C.  Morris, 
secretary  of  the  company,  located  in  rooms  6  and  7,  Times 
building.  Mr.  Morris  attends  to  the  trade  west  of  Ohio,  all 
«ast  of  that  point  being  controlled  by  the  home  office  at 
Rochester.  The  object  in  having  the  office  here  was  to  give 
better  satisfaction  to  the  agent  and  buyer.  The  distance  let- 
ters were  obliged  to  travel  and  the  time  lost  thereby  were 
great  hindrances  to  prompt  business  transactions  in  the  far 
\\Yst.  Their  nurseries  and  green  houses  are  very  extensive, 
covering  many  hundred  acres,  which  plantings  are  increased 
every  year.  To  dispose  of  their  immense  amount  of  stock 
each  season  requires  the  employment  of  the  largest  force  of 
agents  controlled  by  any  house  on  the  continent.  Their  ship- 
ments to  this  portion  of  the  country  are  made  in  carload  lots, 
from  their  packing  grounds,  located  on  the  main  tracks  of  the 
New  York  Central  Railroad,  to  a  central  distributing  point, 
where  they  are  transferred  to  the  various  roads,  thereby 
insuring  prompt  delivery  of  all  goods.  The  large  crops  of 
fruit  which  have  been  gathered  in  the  past  felv'  years  have 
impressed  upon  our  farm  and  real  estate  owners  that  land 
wi!l  produce  more  valuable  crops  of  fruit  than  corn,  wheat  and 
oats,  and  secure  for  them  a  larger  income.  If  more  would  turn 
their  attention  to  the  planting  of  strong,  healthy  nursery 
stock,  the  bright  prospects  which  we  look  forward  to,  of  this 
becoming  the  great  fruit  producing  section  of  the  country, 
will  be  realized.  The  sale  of  these  articles  has  become  a 
matter  of  the  highest  importance.  A  leading  journal,  in  com- 
menting on  the  nursery  industry,  says:  "We  cannot  agree 
with  our  contemporary  in  the  statement  that  the  farmer  should 
be  shy  of  the  tree  vendor.  It  is  he  who  sells  the  farmer  the 
trees  that  bring  the  golden  shekels.  Through  him  our  vil- 
lages and  cities  are  beautified  with  flowers  and  shade  trees, 
ami  humanity  made  healthier,  happier  and  more  virtuous. 
1 1  is  is  a  noble  profession.  Poor  nursery  stock  is  worse  than 
none  at  all.  It  is  an  abomination  on  the  face  of  the  earth. 
'It  is  a  barren  fig  tree.'  " 


I34th  Infantry.  He  is  a  prominent  Free  Mason  of  the  32d 
degree,  and  has  a  large  circle  of  friends  and  acquaintances. 
Mr.  Henry  N.  Culver  and  Mr.  Morton  T.  Culver,  his  sons, 
are  thorough  business  men,  well  versed  in  realty  operations 
and  law.  The  former  is  a  Mason  and  all  are  graduates  of  the 
Northwestern  University  law  department. 


MORTON,  HARRY  N.  AND  MORTON  T.  CULVER. 

Among  Chicago's  leading  real  estate  men  it  is  safe  to  say 
that  nune  enjoy  a  larger  measure  of  public  confidence  than  the 
Culvers,  father  and  two  sons,  whose  well-appointed  office  is 
at  61  I. a  Salle  street.  Mr.  Morton  Culver  established  the 
business  in  1871,  and  during  the  present  year  took  his  sons, 
Harry  N.  and  Morton  T.  Culver,  into  partnership.  A  general 
real  estate  and  law  business  is  transacted  by  the  firm,  includ- 
ing the  purchase,  sale  and  transfer  of  city  and  suburban  real 
property  of  every  description.  Mortgages  are  negotiated  and 
loans' made  on  approved  collateral  security,  while  investments 
are  desirably  placed,  realty  appraised  for  intending  purchasers, 
and  owners'  titles  searched  and  everything  properly  pertaining 
to  real  estate  and  kindred  transactions  are  attended  to  with 
ability  and  fidelity.  The  Messrs.  Culver  form  syndicates  and 
buy  ami  sell  acreage  and  subdivisions,  which  are  laid  out  in 
building  lots  and  sold  upon  a  plan  involving  small  periodical 
payments,  and  in  this  way  have  disposed  of  many  valuable 
tracts  in  the  city  and  immediate  vicinity.  They  have  large 
holdings  of  North  shore  lots  and  other  property  and  are  well 
prepared  to  offer  inducements  to  those  seeking  a  home  or  in 
search  <>f  good  paying  permanent  investments.  The  opera- 
tions of  the  linn  are  extensive  and  widespread,  and  connec- 
tions of  thr  most  substantial  character  have  been  formed  with 
capitalists  and  citizens  generally.  The  copartners  are  all 
natives  of  this  city.  Mr.  Morton  Culver  is  well  and  favora- 
bly known  i'l  Imanc.ial  and  real  estate  circles,  and  has  always 
sustained  a  high  reputation  in  this  community.  He  is  a 
member  of  the  G.  A.  R.,  and  during  the  war  served  in  the 


T.    C.  CUNNINGHAM. 

The  prosperous  and  enterprising  establishment  of  T.  C. 
Cunningham,  wholesale  and  retail  dealer  in  stoves  and  ranges, 
stove  repairs,  fire  brick,  cement,  etc.,  No.  229  Wells  street, 
telephone  No.  3711,  was  founded  in  May,  1888,  by  this  gentle- 
man, who  had  had  long  experience  in  this  line.  The  intimate 
and  accurate  knowledge  thus  acquired  by  him  of  the  wants  and 
requirements  of  the  trade  has  proven  of  inestimable  value  to 
him  in  enabling  him  to  place  before  the  public  goods,  the  need 
of  which  had  long  been  felt.  The  premises  occupied  comprise 


the  first  floor  and  double  basement  of  a  substantial  frame 
structure,  having  an  area  of  24x110  feet,  and  are  admirably 
arranged  for  the  storage  and  display  of  the  large  stock  carried. 
The  line  includes  all  the  leading  makes  in  stoves  and  ranges 
by  the  most  celebrated  manufacturers  in  the  country,  also  a 
complete  assortment  in  all  the  numerous  varieties  of  stove  furn- 
iture. A  specialty  is  made  of  stove  repairs,  and  duplicate 
parts  of  any  stove  made  may  be  found  here  at  the  lowest 
market  rates.  Five  to  ten  assistants  are  given  steady  employ- 
ment at  all. seasons.  Mr.  Cunningham,  who  is  a  native  of 
I'rince  Edward  County,  Ont.,  Canada,  came  to  Chicago 
in  1 88 1,  furnishes  a  striking  example  of  what  may  be  accom- 
plished by  pluck,  energy,  and  close  attention  to  business.  He 
is  in  a  financial  sense,  at  least,  a  self-made  man.  Coming  to 
this  city  with  but  one  dollar  in  his  pocket,  he  is  now  doing  an 
annual  business  of  $40,000  entirely  on  his  own  capital.  Further 
comment  in  this  connection  is  unnecessary.  Socially  Mr. 
Cunningham  occupies  an  enviable  position.  He  was  one  of 
the  founders,  and  first  president  of  the  Washington  Lodge, 
No.  I,  Order  of  Canadian  Americans,  which  has  a  large  and 
rapidly  growing  membership,  and  is  the  only  lodgeof  the  order 
in  the  United  States.  This  order  was  organized  in  the  interests 
of  the  large  number  of  Canadians  who  have  made  Chicago 
their  home,  and  who  have  contributed  largely  to  its  growtli  and 
prosperity.  It  was  mainly  through  the  efforts  of  an  auxiliary 
committee  appointed  by  Washington  Lodge  No.  i,  Order  Cana- 
dian Americans,  that  the  Dominion  (lovernment  of  Canada 
was  induced  to  participate  in  the  Columbian  Exposition.  Mr. 
Cunningham  is  also  a  prominent  Mason,  and  belongs  to  the 
Royal  Arch  and  Knights  Templar. 


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CHAS.  W.  GINDELE. 

In  a  work  which  has  for  its  object  a  comprehensive  review  of 
the  leading  merchants  and  manufacturers  of  the  great ' '  Metropolis 
of  the  West,"  it  is  highly  important  that  special  attention  should 
be  devoted  to  those  great  artisans  whose  skill  and  labor  have 
beenutilized  in  the  construction  of  her  buildings  and  pub- 
lie  institutions;  and  foremost  among  this  number  is  Mr.  f 

Charles  W.  Gindele,  who  has  been  closely  identified  with 
the  rise  and  progress  of  Chicago,  and  whose  name  will 
ever  be  permanently  associated  with  those  vast  mercantile 
enterprises  that   have  made  Chicago  the  financial 
and  social  center  of  the  west.     Mr.  Gindele  com- 
menced business  in  Chicago  in  1868,  when  he  was 
admitted  as  junior  partner  of  the  firm  of  J.   G. 
Gindele  &  Sons,  of  which  his  father,  the  late  J.  G. 
Gindele,  was  founder  and   senior  member.      The 
firm   at    this   time   were   the   heaviest   contractors  S 
for  cut    stone    in   the   city,    and    the    copartner-  fj 
ship  consisted  of  J.  G.  and  his  sons,  F.  V., 
G.   A.   and   C.   W.    Gindele,  and    the  busi- 
ness was  conducted  under  the  firm  name  of 
J.  G  .Gindele  &  Sons  till  the  spring  of  1879, 
when  the   firm  dissolved.     In  the  spring  of 

1880  Mr.  Gindele  established  in  business  for 
himself  as   a  contractor  and   builder,  and  in 

1881  the  copartnership   of  Allen,    Angus  & 
Gindele  was  formed.     In  the  spring  of   1882 
Mr.  AKen  retired,  and  the  firm  style  became 
Angus   &    Gindele,  and    so  continued    until 
1886,    when    Mr.  Angus    retired,   and    Mr. 
Gindele    was    alone    for  one    year.     In  the 
spring  of  1887    Mr.  Allen  again  entered  the 
firm    and  remained  till  the   following    year, 
since  which  time  Mr.  Gindele  has  been  alone. 
The  offices  are  located  at  140  Monroe  street, 
in    which    location    Mr.  Gindele    has    been 
established  nine   years.     He  is   a   native  of 
Bavaria,  Germany,  but  came  to  Chicago  when 
quite  young.   Much  of  his  success  in  business 
is  due  to  the  early  training  which  he  received 
while  associated  with  his  revered  father.   The 
late  John  G.  Gindele  was   undoubtedly  the    .•  ( 
oldest  and  most  prominent  civil  engineer  and   fi 
contractor  of  his  time  in  Chicago.     He  was 
born  June  30,   1814,   in  the  city  of  Rewens- 
berg,    Kingdom  of  Wurtemburg,   Germany, 
and  at  an  early   age,  although  having  been 
educated  for  the  ministry,  he  showed  such  a 
preference  for  the  more  congenial  occupation 

of  stone-cutting  that  his  father  apprenticed 
him  to  a  skilled  master  at    Lindon,  on   Lake 
Constance,'  and  it  was  here  that  he  laid  the 
foundation  of  that  after  career  of   usefulness 
aad  honor.     He  came  to  the  United  States  in 
1849,  and  settled  in  Wisconsin,  and  in  July. 
1852,  came  to  Chicago.     In    1859  he  estab- 
lished in   business  for  himself.     During  his 
long  residence  in  this  city  Mr   Gindele  occupied 
many  prominent  positions  of  public  trust,  and  at 
the  time  of  his  death,  which  occurred  Jan.   31, 
1872,    he    was    county    clerk    of    Cook    county. 
During   his  business   career  as  a  contractor  and 
builder  he  constructed  some  of  the  most  important 
of  the  city's  public  works,  among  them  the  Wash- 
ington street  tunnel.     In  Mr.  Chas.  W.  Gindele's  office 
now  hangs  the  original  copy  of  the  vote  of  thanks  passed 
by  the  City  Council,  Jan.  6,  1869,  to  ^'r'  Gindele,   for 
the  thorough  and  conscientious  manner  in  which  he  had 
engineered  this  important  undertaking  through  to  com- 
pletion.    Mr.  Gindele's  death  was  a  serious  loss  to  the  city  and 
county,   and  as  long  as  honesty  and  integrity  are  respected  as 
virtues  the  name  of  John  G.  Gindele  will   never  be  mentioned 
without   a  tribute  to  those  qualities  which  he  so  conspicuously 
possessed.  Mr.  Chas.  W.  Gindele  during  his  long  business  career 


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has  preserved  and  perpetuated  to  the  public  of  his  adopted 
city  that  high  standard  of  integrity  which  his  father  so  ably 
t-xemplified  during  his  long  public  career,  and  the  pages  of  this 
work  would  be  far  from  complete  did  they  not  mention  a  few 
of  the  more  prominent  buildings  and  public  institutions  which 
he  has  constructed  during  the  last  few  years:  The  Tribune 
building,  the  Reaper  block  (Washington  and  Clark  streets), 
Galbreed's  block,  Schofield's  block,  and  all  the  freight  and 
round  houses  on  the  "  Q  "  system  south  of  Harrison  street  and 
north  of  Sixteenth  street;  the  Bloomington  Court  House, 
McLean  Co.,  111.,  which  cost  $400,000;  the  passenger  depot 
of  the  C.  N.  &  W.  R.  R.  at  Milwaukee,  Wis.;  the  Calvary 
I.aptist  Church  at  Kansas  City  ;  the  Government  building  at 
\\inona,  Minn  ;  the  private  residence  of  Potter  Palmer,  Esq.. 
of  this  city,  and  many  others,  both  in  Chicago  and  throughout 
the  West.  Mr.  Gindele  has  been  president  of  the  Chicago 
Master  Masons'  Association  for  many  years,  and  is  at  present 
chairman  of  the  finance  committee  of  the  Builders'  and  Traders' 
Kxchange.  He  is  also  a  prominent  member  of  the  Royal 
Arcanum.  We  wish  to  call  especial  attention  to  the  fact  that 
Mr.  Gindele  has  been  awarded  the  contract  for  the  construction 
of  the  work  above  the  foundation  for  the  naval  exhibit  at  the 
"  World's  Columbian  Exposition,"  of  which  a  complete  de- 
scription will  be  found  in  another  part  of  this  work. 


THE  COLUMBIA  NATIONAL  BANK  OF 
CHICAGO. 

Chicago  as  one  of  the  great  national  cities  of  financial  trans- 
actions in  the  United  States  has  in  no  branch  of  business  at- 
tained such  a  remarkable  degree  of  development  as  in  the 
prosperity  anil  usefulness  of  her  banks  and  fiscal  institutions. 


The  latest  and  one  of  the  most  important  additions  to  the 
banking  facilities  of  the  great  western  metropolis  is  "The 
Columbia  National  Bank,"  eligibly  located  in  the  Insurance 
Kxchange  building,  corner  La  Salle  and  Quincy  streets.  This 
bank  opened  for  business  on  February  16,  1891,  under  the 
National  Banking  Laws,  with  a  paid  up  capital  of  $1,000,000, 
succeeding  to  the  business  of  the  United  States  National  bank. 
It  solicits  the  accounts  of  merchants,  corporations,  banks, 
firms  and  individuals;  discounts  first-class  commercial  paper; 
deals  in  exchange  and  government  bonds,  and  transacts  a 
general  banking  business.  It  makes  a  specialty  of  collections. 
by  means  of  its  numerous  correspondents,  covering  all  sections 
of  the  United  States,  Canada  and  Europe  This  bank  has  a 
department  for  the  accommodation  of  ladies,  with  special 


clerical  force,  teller,  etc.,  for  those  who  wish  to  open  a  bank 
account  and  who  desire  banking  facilities.  Its  officials  are 
noted  for  their  courtesy  and  promptness  in  the  dispatch  of 
business,  thoroughly  accommodating  to  patrons  and  very 
popular  with  all  who  are  brought  into  business  relations  with 
them.  Mr.  I,.  Everingham,  the  president,  is  a  prominent 
member  of  the  Board  of  Trade  of  Chicago,  and  has  been  the 
head  of  the  widely  known  commission  house  of  L.  Everingham 
Ov:  Co.,  which  was  established  in  1865.  He  is  confessedly  one 
of  our  most  capable  financiers  and  an  energetic  exponent  of 
the  soundest  principles  governing  banking  and  finance.  Col. 
\V.  G.  Bentley,  the  vice-president,  brings  into  active  service 
a  long  and  successful  experience  as  an  attorney  and  general 
manager  of  the  Continental  Insurance  Company  of  New  York, 
and  the  high  position  attained  by  that  company,  among  insur- 
ance circles  and  business  men  generally,  is  largelyowing  to  his 
breadth  of  view  and  conservative  policy.  Mr.  Zimri  Dwiggins, 
the  cashier,  was  the  very  efficient  president  of  the  United 
States  National  bank,  and,  having  been  engaged  in  banking 
and  financial  organizations  from  his  youth,  he  possesses,  in 
an  eminent  degree,  every  qualification  for  a  successful  banker. 
The  bank  is  to  be  congratulated  in  being  able  to  include  among 
its  officers  a  gentleman  so  favorably  known  in  banking  circles, 
and  one  of  such  ability  and  ripe  experience  as  the  custodian 
of  its  interests.  The  Columbia  National  Bank  has  been  pecul- 
iarly fortunate  in  its  selection  of  directors,  the  gentlemen  com- 
posing the  directory  being  widely  known  in  business  circles  for 
their  executive  ability,  prudence  and  integrity.  The  personel 
being  as  follows:  Officers — L.  Everingham,  president;  W.  G. 
Bentley,  vice-president;  Zimri  Dwiggins,  cashier;  J.  T.  Greene, 
assis'ant  cashier.  Directors — Malcolm  McNeil,  president 
McNeil  &  Higgins  Co.,  wholesale  grocers,  Chicago;  E.  S. 
Conway,  secretary  \V.  W.  Kimball  Co.,  pianos  and  organs, 
Chicago;  H.  C.  Kohn,  of  Kohn  Brothers,  wholesale  clothiers, 
Chicago;  C.  W.  Needham,  attorney-at-law,  Chicago;  Peter 
Kuntz,  wholesale  lumber  merchant,  Chicago;  J.  D.  Allen,  of 
Allen,  Opdyke  &  Allen,  real  estate,  Chicago;  L.  Everingham, 
of  L.  Everingham  &  Co.,  commission  merchants,  Chicago;  W. 
G.  Bentley,  formerly  general  manager  Continental  Insurance 
Co.,  New  York,  Chicago;  Z.  Dwiggins,  cashier,  Chicago;  J. 
M.  Starbuck,  banker,  Chicago.  No  bank  in  this  city  stands 
higher  in  public  confidence,  and  none  has  a  more  desirable 
class  of  patronage,  both  as  regards  depositors  and  customers. 
The  banking  rooms  are  spacious  and  handsomely  fitted  up 
with  all  modern  conveniences,  and  the  location  is  an  exceed- 
ingly eligible  one,  new  accounts  continually -dropping  into 
them.  The  remarkable  steady,  healthy  growth  of  the  bank  is 
seen  in  the  following  table,  the  figures  being  condensed  from 
the  official  statements  made  up  to  the  present  time  in  pursuance 
to  the  call  of  the  Comptroller  of  the  Currency.  This  steady 
advance  and  large  reserve  should  interest  and  attract  the 
attention  cf  conservative  depositors,  and  especially  of  those 
who  contemplate  a  change  in  their  banking  relations,  or  wh& 
may  desire  to  open  a  bank  account.  The  following  is  the 
condensed  official  statements  made  to  the  Comptroller  of  the 
Currency,  Feb.  26th,  May  4th,  July  gth  and  Sept.  25th,  1891:. 


RESOURCKS. 


Feb.  26,  '91 

I.oims  and  Discounts $865,018.59 
United  States  Bond*.  50,10001) 
Furnilure  &  Fixtures  3449.50 

Kxpons.'s  I'aid 2,718.70 

Kmlcmntion  Fund....  2,350.00 
Cash  and  Cash  Items  114.454.80 
Dm-  from  oilier  Hanks  MW,843.91 


May  4,  '91 

1,141,954.00 

5(1,000..  0 

8,488.70 

9,716  06 


irrfi.oS5.o-.> 
430.230  20 


July  9,  '91 

1.326,558.22 

50,100  00 

10,78«.55 

16,422.04 

2,2T>0.00 

155  192.O1 

423,479.57 


Sept.  25,  '111 

1,399,322  15 

50,000.00 

10.786.55 

20,362.23 

2,230.00 

243,737.02 

473,123.17 


T.iiul $1,567,735.50     1,803,658.98     1,!I84,«HK.42    2.199,581. 1 


LIABILITIES. 

Oilpifall  Stot-k  Puici  in,  $1,000.000.00  1,000,000.00  1,000,000.00  1,000,000.00 
Surplus,  undivided  profits,  16.8?2.42  24,832.75  37,172.74  50,363.11 
Circulation  45,000  Oil  45.000.00  45,OOH.OO  45,000.00 

Deposits.......'.'.'.'.....        505863.08     733,826.23     902,515.681,104,218.08 

Total $1,567.735.50  l,SB.f>5<  !>H  1,984,688.42  2,199,581.13. 


108 


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FULLER  WARREN  CO. 

The  great  representative  of  progress  in  the  manufacture  of 
stoves  and  ranges  is  the  Fuller  Warren  Co,,  foimerly  of 
Troy,  N.  Y.,  but  which,  in  response  to  the  demands  of 
American  trade,  has  made  Milwaukee,  Wis,,  its  headquar- 
ters, and  where  it  has  erected  the  most  complete  and  exten- 
sive stove  foundries  in  the  Uni- 
ted States,  located  at  Thirty- 
second  street  and  North  avenue, 
in  that  city.  The  main  build- 
ings are  four  stories  in  height, 
forming  one  side  of  a  square, 
while  the  foundry  and  molding 
floors  extend  around  two  other 
sides,  being  very  lofty,  light  and 
airy  one  story  buildings,  afford- 
ing exceptional  facilities.  The 
company  was  incorporated  in 
1890  with  a  paid  up  capital  of 
$500,000,  as  successors  to  the 
old  firm  of  Fuller  Warren  &  Co., 
Mr.  Walter  P.  Warren  becom- 
ing  president,  Mr.  H.  A.  Viets, 
vice-president,  Mr.  C.  W.  Jones, 
secretary,  and  Mr.  J.  L.  Potter, 
treasurer.  They  bring  to  bear 
special  qualifications  for  the  dis- 
charge of  the  onerous  duties  de- 
volving upon  them,  and  it  is  due 
to  their  enterprise,  energy  and 
ability  that  the  splendid  works 
at  Milwaukee  have  sprung  into 
existence.  Here  upwards  of 
goo  hands  find  employment  in 
the  manufacture  of  the  "Fuller 
Warren  Co. "  brand  of  celebra- 
ted stoves,  ranges  and  furnaces. 
The  company's  list  of  styles 
covers  the  needs  of  the  public 
in  every  section  of  the  Union. 
They  embrace  all  the  improve- 
ments and  conveniences,  new 
and  beautiful  styles,  perfect  in 
workmanship,  finish  and  oper- 
ation. The  company  lias  wisely 
decided  to  make  Chicago  one  of 
its  principal  distributing  points, 
and  has  removed  from  its  old 
premises  on  S.  Jefferson  street 
to  the  splendid  new  building-so 
centrally  located  at  Nos.  48  and 
50  Lake  street.  It  is  a  five-story 
and  basement  brick  building, 
6oxiaofeet  in  dimensions,  and 
has  all  the  modern  improve- 
ments, including  elevator,  etc. 
Here  is  carried  an  enormous 
stock  of  the  "Fuller  Warren" 
brand  of  stoves  and  ranges, 
in  all  styles  and  sizes,  adopted 
to  the  varying  requirements  of 
the  trade.  The  company  has 
the  finest  hard  and  soft  coal 
burning  ranges  in  the  market, 
constructed  on  correct  princi- 
ples, embodying  all  the  latest 
improvements,  and  proving  the 
most  economical  and  reliable 
of  any  other  make.  SimihirK 
in  the  line  of  base-burning 
stoves,  the  styles  shown  are  not 
only  the  most  elegant,  but  the 
most  reliable,  securing  per- 
fect combustion, with  ample  ven- 


tilation and  remarkably  powerful  heating  capacity.  Hot  air 
furnaces  form  another  important  specialty  in  which  the  com- 
pany leads  the  trade  of  the  world,  and  in  every  branch  of 
its  business,  live,  progressive  methods  are  observable,  and 
the  great  success  echievcd  reflects  the  highest  credit  upon 
President  Warren  and  his  associates. 


HUTCHINS'    REFRIGERATOR  CAR  CO. 

The  vast  and  ever  increasing  amount  of  perishable  property 
constantly  in  transit  to  and  from  all  the  great  business 
centers  throughout  the  United  States  imparts  to  the  question 
of  how  to  preserve  the  same,  in  the  most  superior  manner  at 
a  minimum  cost  while  in  course  of  shipment,  a  peculiar 
interest  and  importance,  and  it  may  be  observed  in  this  con- 
nection that  notable  progress  has  been  made  in  the  direction 
indicated  of  late  years.  These  remarks  apply  specially  to 
the  peculiar  devices  with  which  cars  are  equipped  for  the 
purpose  of  transporting  fruits,  early  vegetables  and  kindred 
products.  What,  with  the  discovery  in  the  domain  of 
chemistry,  invention  and  mechanical  ingenuity,  a  high  de- 
gree of  perfection  has  been  obtained  in  the  appliances  used 
for  protecting  this  class  of  freight  referred  to,  both  from 
heat  and  cold,  in  which  connection  special  mention  should 
be  made  of  the  products  of  the  Hutchins'  Refrigerator 


Car  Company,  whose  general  offices  are  904-916  The  Rook- 
ery, this  city.  A  large  number  of  the  company's  cars  are 
engaged  in  transporting  fruits  to  all  eastern  points  from  the 
Pacific  coast,  the  cars  being  employed  and  used  exclusively 
in  this  traffic  by  the  California  Fruit  Transportation  Co. 
While  various  attempts  have  been  made  at  diffierent  times  to 
establish  a  successful  transportation  of  fruits  by  refrigeration, 
it  was  left  to  this  company  to  inaugurate  the  first  practical 
demonstration  that  all  articles  of  such  a  perishable  nature 
could  be  transported  from  the  Pacific  to  the  Atlantic  coast 
without  detriment.  The  perfected  car,  which  this  company 
has  developed,  combines  every  improvement  which  it  has 
been  demonstrated  by  experience  that  the  most  tender  fruits 
require  in  order  to  be  carried  successfully.  It  is  a  fact  that 
the  practical  workings  of  the  car  enable  tender  fruits  to  be 
carried  two  or  three  times  as  far  as"  it  was  possible  to  ship 
them  before,  and  to  keep  them  as  well  as  fresh  picked  fruit 
when  unloaded  from  the  cars  even  in  the  hottest  weather. 
It  is  no  exaggregation  to  say  that  at  present  over  one-half  of 
the  entire  tonnage  of  deciduous  fruits  shipped  from  the 
Pacific  coast  to  the  Middle  and  Atlantic  States  is  transported 
in  the  refrigerator  cars  owned  and  controlled  by  this  com- 
pany. The  surety  given  the  question  of  transportation  in  the 
use  of 'the  Hutchins'  refrigerator  car  has  opened  up  a  wide 
range  of  markets  for  perishable  products  where  heretofore 
they  have  been  confined  to  nearby  points.  The  consump- 
tion of  fruit  by  the  people  of  the  United  States  is  increasing 
at  a  wonderful  ratio,  and  it  stands  to  reason  that  the  health- 
fulness  of  this  article  and  its  freshness  and  fine  condition 
are  most  important  factors  for  consideration.  Between  six 
and  seven  hundred  of  these  cars  are  at  present  employed  in 
fruit  transportation,  and  there  is  every  reason  to  believe  that 
the  number  will  go  above  a  thousand  in  the  near  future. 
Its  affairs  are  managed  by  its  vice-president,  Mr.  E.  R. 
Hutchins,  and  Mr.  Wm.  H.  Hubbard,  its  treasurer.  This 
company  was  organized  a  number  of  years  ago,  and  from  its 
inception  the  enterprise  has  proved  a  distinctly  successful 
venture.  It  is  proper  to  state  in  this  connection  that  C.  B. 
Hutchins  &  Sons  of  Detroit  and  Chicago,  largely  interested 
in  the  management  and  control  of  the  Hutchins'  Refrigerator 


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Car  Co.,  are  also  the  producers  of  the  Hutchins'  plastic  roof 
for  freight  cars.  The  growth  of  this  concern  illustrates  very 
forcibly  the  well-merited  success  that  any  genuine  enterprise, 
backed  by  sufficient  capital  and  business  integrity,  can  attain 
in  the  railroad  business  world.  It  is  conceded  by  the  larger 
number  of  railroads  in  the  United  States,  in  all  respects  the 
most  perfect,  reliable,  economical  and  altogether  superior 
appliances  for  freight  car  roofs  that  is  manufactured  and 
placed  on  the  market.  The  unequivocal  indorsement  of 
most  of  the  leading  car  builders,  master  mechanics,  railroad 
superintendents  and  experts  all  over  the  country  of  the 
Hutchins'  plastic  roof  has  been  obtained  by  the  well-merited 
success  of  this  product.  The  company  commenced  its 
operations  in  this  branch  about  twelve  years  ago,  and  their 
business  has  grown  to  such  an  extent  that  during  the  year 
1890  the  average  monthly  orders  exceeded  fifteen  hundred. 
The  Hutchins'  plastic  roof  is  an  absolute  insulation  against 
heat  and  cold,  consists  of  three  courses  of  felt,  each  of  which 
has  undergone  a  thorough  waterproofing  pro- 
cess, and  then  cemented  together  with  two 
courses  of  plastic  cement ;  then  run  '  through 
a  set  of  rolls,  and  pressed  into  a  complete 
homogeneous  sheet.  It  is  made  in  accord- 
ance with  exact  scientific  principles  on  an  en- 
tirely improved  and  new  method,  and  the  very 
best  of  material  available.  Its  construction 
is  so  thorough,  and  its  lasting  qualities  so  ex- 
cellent, that  it  will  last  the  lifetime  of  the 
ordinary  freight  car  without  question.  In  its 
adoption  and  use  by  some  of  the  leading 
trunk  lines  of  the  country  it  has  been  shown 
that  the  number  of  claims  filed  in  claim  de- 
partments of  railroads  for  injured  goods  un- 

der  leaky    roofs    have  decreased  in  the  same 

ratio  as  the  application  of  the  Hutchins'  roof  has  increased. 
Its  very  extensive  manufacturing  plant  is  located  at  Detroit, 
Mich.,  and  the  Chicago  office  is  904  Rookery,  while  the 
business  from  the  Chicago  office  is  under  the  direction  of 
Mr.  Frank  S.  Woods,  general  agent  of  the  company. 


THE  MIDDLETON  CAR  SPRING  CO. 

A  representative  and  one  of  the  most  reliable  concerns  in  the 
West,  extensively  engaged  in  the  manufacture  of  Combined 
Spiral  Car  Springs,  is  that  known  as  The  Middleton  Car  Spring 
Company,  whose  Chicago  office  is  located  at  605  Phenix 
building.  This  important  business  was  established  thirty  years 
ago  by  Messrs.  N.  &  A.  Middleton,  whoconducted  ittill  1888, 
when  it  was  duly  incorporated  under  the  laws  of  Illinois  with 
a  paid-up  capital  of  $100,000,  its  executive  officers  being  Mr 
Wm.  J.  Watson,  president;  Mr.  N.  Middleton,  vice-president; 
Mr.  \Vm.  F.  Bates,  secretary  and  treasurer;  and  Messrs.  G.  B. 
Shaw,  J.  E.  French  and  John  Dupee,  directors.  The  company's 
works  have  an  area  of  three  acres.  The  various  departments 
are  fully  supplied  with  modern  tools,  machinery  and  appliances, 
operated  by  three  steam  engines  of  100  horse  power.  Here 
200  skilled  hands  are  employed  and  the  trade  of  the  company 
now  extends,  not  only  throughout  the  entire  United  States  and 
Canada,  but  also  to  several  foreign  countries.  The  company's 
famous  Combined  Spiral  Car  Springs  are  made  of  the  best 
materials,  and  are  absolutely  unrivaled  in  America  or  Europe 
for  strength,  durability,  workmanship  and  reliability.  These 
splendid  spring  are  now  used  largely  in  the  car  shops  of  the 
leading  American  railroads,  having  proved  their  excellence 
through  long  years  of  use,  successfully  passing  through  the 
severest  tests.  Orders  are  carefully  filled  at  competitive 
prices,  while  all  springs  are  fully  warranted.  The  officers  are  able 
and  honorable  business  men,  under  whose  energetic  guidance 
the  prospects  of  the  Middleton  Car  Spring  Company  are  of  the 
most  favorable  character.  Mr.  Watson,  the  president,  is  like- 
wise vice-president  of  the  Griffin  Car  Wheel  Co  ,  and  is  a 
director  of  the  Metropolitan  National  Bank  and  also  of  the 
American  Trust  &  Savings  Bank.  Mr.  Middleton,  the  vice- 
president  is  a  wealthy  capitalist,  and  a  resident  of  Philadelphia. 


110 


THE    GREINER  PATENT    ECONOMICAL    CUPOLA 
COMPANY. 

Any  one  of  the  foundrymen  and  steel  manufacturers  of  this 
-country  must  now  be  convinced  that  the  Greiner  Patent 
Economical  Cupoia  will  take  the  place  of  all  others  if  a 
question  of  economy  is  to  be  taken  into  consideration,  for  it 
has  the  advantage  of  splendid  results  in  Europe  where  more 
than  three  hundred  are  in  daily  use,  in  no  one  of  which  has 
the  saving  of  fuel  been  less  than  twenty  per  cent.,  and  in 
some  instances  it  has  reached  forty  and  even  as  high  as  fifty 
per  cent.  The  novelty  of  the  invention  consists  in  a  judicious 
admission  of  blast  into  the  upper  zones  of  a  cupola,  whereby 
the  combustible  gases  are  consumed  within  the  cupola,  and 
the  heat  utilized  to  preheat  the  descending  charges,  thereby 
effecting  a  saving  in  the  fuel  necessary  to  melt  the  iron  when 
it  reaches  the  melting  zone.  Another  point  strongly  in  favor 
of  the  Greiner  Cupola,  and  which  is  very  important  in  most 
foundries  and  steel  works,  is  that  the  application  of  the 
Oeiner  system  will  increase  the  melting  capacity  of  the  cupola, 


•owing  to  the  more  rapid  melting  of  the  fusion  zone,  and  to 
the  additional  room  in  the  cupola  that  previously  was  occupied 
by  the  extra  amount  of  coke  that  is  not  now  required. 
Owing  to  the  more  rapid  melting,  of  the  metal  a  purer  and 
better  iron  in  obtained.  The  system  can  be  adapted  to 
existing  cupolas  without  material  alteration  being  effected, 
while  the  only  additional  fittings  necessary  generally  consist 
of  a  circular  pipe  connected  by  branches  with  the  main  blast 
box  of  the  cupola,  valves  to  regulate  the  blast  and  connecting 
pipes  for  the  small  tuyeres.  The  patents  for  the  United  States 
are  solely  controlled  by  Messrs.  Unger  &  Wigham,  whose  of- 
fice is  at  301  Phenix  Building,  at  the  corner  of  Jackson  and 
Ciark  streets,  Chicago.  111.,  where  they  recently  removed  from 
219  First  National  Bank  Building.  Given  the  size  of  the 
cupola  and  the  conditions  under  which  it  is  worked,  and  they 
are  prepared  under  the  patentee's  instructions  to  advise  on  the 
proper  arrangements  for  working  the  Greiner  cupola  in  con- 
nection with  it.  These  gentlemen  have  controlled  the  patents 


since  January,  1891,  and  were  formerly  located  in  Philadel- 
phia. Mr.  John  S.  Unger  is  a  native  of  Germany,  and  is 
a  mechanical  engineer,  having  been  formerly  connected  with 
the  Iroquois  Furnace  Co.  in  building  their  blast  furnaces. 
Mr.  T.  A.  Wigham  is  a  native  of  England,  and  has  been 
in  Chicago  for  four  years.  Their  business  i  nerests  are 
widely  extended,  and  the  results  obtained  in  several  of  the 
most  extensive  plants  in  this  country,  where  the  patent  has 
been  adopted,  bespeaks  the  same  success  in  the  United 
States  that  it  has  met  with  in  European  countries. 

THE  CADIER-SEAVER  SIGN  CO.' 

In  this  age  of  restless  activity  and  keen  competition  it  is 
necessary  for  ail  who  vvish  to  excel  in  their  business  enter- 
prises to  make  known  in  an  attractive  manner  by  signs  the 
wares  they  have  to  offer  to  the  public.  The  business  of 
producing  these  signs  in  a  tasteful  and  attractive  style  is  one 
of  great  importance.  A  prominent  and  reliable  concern  in 
this  line  in  Chicago  is  that  known  as  the  Cadier-Seaver 
Sign  Company,  whose  office  is  at  1117  Chamber  of  Commerce, 
and  works  are  located  at  77  Fifth  avenue.  This  company  is 
incorporated  with  ample  capital,  and  its  patronage  extends 
throughout  all  sections  of  Chicago  and  vicinity.  The  ex- 
excutive  officers  of  the  company  are  Mr.  L.  G.  Cadier, 
president,  and  Mr.  A.  A.  Seaver,  secretary  and  treasurer, 
both  of  whom  are  artistic  sign  writers,  who  spare  no  pains 
to  give  satisfaction  in  style  and  quality  of  work.  They 
make  a  specialty  of  real  estate  and  advertising  signs,  and 
have  excellent  facilities  for  locating  and  putting  up  signs  in 
all  parts  of  the  city  or  suburbs.  Prices,  which  are  ex- 
tremely moderate,  are  furnished  upon  application,  and  the 
work  turned  out  is  unrivaled  for  elegance,  finish  and 
uniform  excellence.  They  occupy  three  floors,  each  being 
25x65  feet  in  area,  and  employ  constantly  a  large  force  of 
first-class  workmen.  Both  parties  are  noted  for  their  in- 
tegrity and  ability,  and  are  very  popular  in  business  circles. 


JAMES  H.   BROWN  &  CO. 

Every  line  of  commercial  and  industrial  .enterprise  is  well 
and  ably  represented  in  this  city,  and  in  many  special 
branches  Chicago  supplies  the  entire  Union.  Among  the 
leading  concerns  whose  products,  by  their  ingenious  device 
and  general  excellence,  command  a  large  sale  wherever  in- 
troduced, is  that  of  Messrs.  J.  H.  Brown  &  Company,  of  No. 
22  West  Randolph  street.  Mr.  J.  H.  Brown  is  the  sole  pro- 
prietor, the  "Co."  being  nominal,  and  established  this 
business  some  eleven  years  ago,  from  the  outset  securing  a 
large  .and  widespread  trade.  He  occupies  spacious  and  com- 
modious premises,  and  -is  the  sole  manufacturer  of  the 
"  Perfect"  hog  ring,  the  "Perfect"  hog  ringer,  the  "Perfect" 
stock  mark,  the  "  Wet  Nurse"  calf-feeder,  and  other  novelties. 
The  "Perfect"  hog  ring  has  stood  the  test  of  years,  and  his 
customers  are  verifying  the  claim  made  by  him  years  ago, 
when  he  called  it  the  "Perfect."  A  smooth  surface  in  the 
flesh  is  the  secret  of  its  staying  qualities,  as  well  as  the 
absence  of  soreness,  swelling,  or  irritation  of  any  sort.  The 
"  Perfect"  stock  mark  is  comparatively  a  new  article,  so  con- 
structed as  to  be  kept  on  sale  at  the  hardware  stores,  and 
suited  to  each  customer's  needs.  This  is  accomplished  by 
making  small  discs  of  a  very  hard  substance  equal  to  hardened 
steel,  and  about  the  size  of  a  quarter,  with  a  raised  letter  as 
large  as  will  cover  the  face.  They  are  attached  to  the  ear 
by  the  "Perfect"  hog  ring,  which  makes  them  secure.  The 
"Wet  Nurse"  calf-feeder  can  be  attached  to  a  pail  in  one 
minute,  and  is  made  strong  enough  to  last  a  lifetime.  The 
moment  a  calf  gets  its  mouth  on  the  nipple,  it  begins  to 
drink,  as  the  milk  conies  in  instantly.  There  is  no  gulping, 
and  the  calf  gets  the  full  benefit  of  its  feed.  A  heavy  stock 
of  these  and  other  novelties  is  always  on  hand,  and  orders 
can  be  immediately  filled,  and  at  lowest  prices.  Mr.  Brown 
has  built  up  a  trade  that  extends  east  to  Pittsburgh,  Pa., 
and  west  to  the  Pacific.  He  is  an  enterprising  young  man, 
and  is  meeting  with  well-deserved  success. 


METROPOLIS  OF  THE 

=-NVEST. 


Ill 


PALMER   HOUSE. 

The  name  of  the  Palmer  House  in  Chicago  is  synonymous 
•with  first-class  entertainment.  For  half  a  century  this  well- 
known  house  has  been  known  in  both  continents  as  the  best 
hotel  on  the  American  and  European  plans  that  has  ever 
IKXMI  opened.  Our  limited  space  would  fail  in  telling  the 
history  of  this  grand  hostelry;  enough  is  to  say  that  the 
-original  Palmer  House  was  built  on  the  corner  of  State  and 
Van  Huren  streets  by  Mr.  Potter  Palmer  years  ago,  when 
many  of  its  present  guests  were  in  their  swaddling  clothes. 
When  the  great  fire  of  1871  came  a  new  Palmer  House  was 
being  erected  where  the  present  hostlery  stands,  and 
this  was  wrecked  in  the  great  conflagration.  liut 
scarcely  had  the  ashes  cooled]  around  the  smoldering 
ruins,  ere  Mr.  Potter  Palmer  decided  to  erect  the 
grandest  hotel  in  the  world  on  the  ruins.  In  1873 
the  present  grand  structure,  at  the  corner  of  State  and 
Monroe  streets,  was  opened  to  the  public,  with  every 
facility  and  convenience  known  to  the  hotel  world. 
The  Palmer  House  is,  and  has  become  as  much  of 
-an  institution  of  the  great  city  as  have  any  of  its 
parks  or  great  public  institutions.  The  grand  build- 
ing alone  cost  nearly  three  million  dollars;  a  half 
million  and  more  was  spent  in  the  furniture,  and 
-every  idea  of  convenience  and  luxuriance  was  added 
to  this  model  establishment.  Additions  provided  for 
by  the  original  architect  have  been  and  will  within 
-a  year  be  made  until  more  than  nine  hundred  guests 
rooms  are  open  for  occupancy.  The  Palmer  is  an 
absolutely  fire-proof  structure,  all  of  the  floors  are 
sheeted,  and  guarded  with  the  most  approved  fire- 
proof devices  and  appliances.  The  many  different 
features  of  excellence  in  this  grand  hotel,  so  well- 
known  at  home  and  abroad,  would  more  than  surpass 
this  limited  mention  in  the  prominent  industries  of 
Chicago.  Among  the  prominent  features  might  be 
mentioned  the  grand  stairway,  in  solid  marble  and 
iron ;  the  reception  rooms  and  the  Egyptian  parlors, 
whose  furniture  and  furnishings  are  considered  among 
the  grandest  in  the  world,  where  the  nobility  of  the 
•effete  east  may  find  a  home  not  less  luxuriant  than 
-any  they  have  ever  seen.  The  bridal  chambers  are  fit 
receptacles  of  the  gods  and  goddesses  they  are  to  en- 
shrine, and  are  marvels  of  artistic  skill  and  art.  The 
grand  dining  hall,  nearly  one  hundred  feet  square, 
and  one-third  as  high,  is  a  marvel  in  the  Corinthian  art. 
Space  forbids  a  deserving  description  of  the  ladies'  or- 
dinary and  the  children's  dining  rooms,  which  are  rich 
in  their  decorations  and  appointments.  The  grand  ball- 
room, 50x150  feet,  has  convenient  dressing  and  toilet 
rooms,  and  the  grandest  of  all  are  the  celebrated  Palmer 
House  club  rooms,  which  have  become  a  part  in  the  Na- 
tion's political  history,  as  all  prominent  political  leaders 
claim  a  home  in  this  house.  The  interior  and  individual 
appointments  of  this  grand  hotel  are  of  the  finest  and  best; 
no  feature  has  been  omitted  to  make  it  the  grand  caravansary 
of  the  metropolis  of  the  West.  The  plumbing  and  sanitary 
arrangements  are  the  best,  and  the  crowning  work  of  the 
finest  sanitary  engineers  in  the  world,  and  secure  each  guest 
from  any  unhealthy  gases  or  unpleasant  aromas  that  may  arise 
from  unpleasant  and  imperfect  plumbing  and  sewerage. 
Every  precaution  has  been  taken  and  this  grand  hotel  is  beyond 
any  cavil  of  doubt  absolutely  fire-proof.  To  sum  up  all  the 
.id vantages  of  the  Palmer  House  it  may  safely  be  said  that 
everything  art,  capital  and  science  can  devise  has  been 
utilized  for  the  comfort  and  safety  of  its  world  of  guests. 
The  mammoth  building  is  fitted  throughout  with  electrical 
communications  to  each  seperate  room,  elevators  for  passen- 
gers in  each  separate  floor  and  suite,  electric  incandescent 
lights  and  every  convenience  conceivable.  The  Palmer  House- 
club  room  has  long  been  a  matter  of  history  as  the  rendezvous 
of  the  great  and  exalted  of  the  Nation,  where  all  men  may 
meet  and  many  of  the  leading  statesmen  of  the  world  "talk." 
The  Palmer  House  is  conducted  under  the  efficient  and  ex- 
perienced management  of  that  prince  of  hotel  men,  Copeland 


Townsend,  who  has  gathered  about  him  the  finest  corps  of 
cl'erks  and  assistants  that  can  be  claimed  by  any  hotel  man- 
agement in  the  world.  Mr.  Townsend  is  at  all  times  ap- 
proachable, and  each  guest  of  this  splendid  house  soon  learns 
to  know  him  as  the  pleasantest  man  in  the  house,  who  leaves 
the  "sparkling  diamonds,"  so  often  told  of  in  newspaper 
stories,  to  be  worn  by  the  clerks,  while  he  forms  a  genial 
friendship  will)  all. 


N.   B.   HAYNES  CO. 


Chicago  at  all  times  has  good  reason  to  feel 
pride  in  the  immense  business  houses  in  every 
line  that  make  this  magnificent  city  their  home, 
and  among  them  all  none  is  entitled  to  more  fa- 
vorable mention  than  the  N.  li.  Haynes  Company, 
exclusive  dealers  in  ladies'  goods, at  the  corner  of  Wabash  avenue 
and  Madison  street.  This  excellent  business  was  originally 
established  in  1877,  and  has  been  located  for  the  past  ten  years 
at  the  present  address,  the  firm  name  then  being  N.  li.  Haynes. 
On  January  I,  1890,  the  firm  was  incorporated  under  the 
state  laws  of  Illinois,  with  a  paid  up  capital  stock  of  $100,000,  , 
and  the  following  officers  :  Mr.  N.  B.  Haynes,  president;  Mr. 
I..  E.  llaynes,  vice-president;  Mr.  P>.  F.  Atwood,  secretary 
and  treasurer.  The  firm  is  one  of  the  strongest  in  the  city, 
and  is  the  largest  concern  in  the  United  States  dealing  exclu- 
sively in  ladies'  goods.  They  occupy  a  handsome  large  block, 
and  employ  from  200  to  250  people.  They  are  manufacturers' 
agents  for  foreign  and  domestic  ladies'  goods,  making  a  specialty 
of  French  imported  goods.  A  special  feature  of  this  concern, 
and  one  that  will  be  appreciated  by  the  observing  dealer,  is 
that  they  employ  no  traveling  salesmen,  thus  saving  at  least 
fifteen  percent,  in  the  cost  of  goods  to  the  retailer.  If  the 
retailer  desires  to  make  a  "  leader  "  of  anything  in  their  line, 
they  can  secure  just  what  they  want,  as  the  N.  B.  Haynes 
Company  have  many  odd  lots  from  manufacturers  that  they  de- 
sire to  close  regardless  of  cost.  They  invite  correspondence, 
assuring  prompt  replies,  and  prices  that  will  surely  be  less  than 
were  ever  quoted  before.  The  firm  has  houses  in  Paris  at  No. 
32  Faubourg  Poissoniere;  at  Lyons,  France,  No.  18  Rue  Bat 
d'Argent;  Roubaix,  St.  Etiene-Calais,  and  at  92  Prince  street, 
New  York.  The  officers  of  the  company  are  all  reliable  and 
experienced  business  men,  who  have  devoted  a  lifetime  to 
this  especial  line,  and  with  their  large  foreign  correspondence 
and  agents  keep  thoroughly  posted  on  the  very  latest  and  best 
approved  styles  and  fashions. 


112 


METROPOLIS  OP  THE 


THE   MURPHY  SMOKELESS  FURNACE  AND 
AUTOMATIC   STOKER. 

The  Murphy  Smokeless  Furnace  and  Automatic  Stoker 
lias  in  numerous  places  been  subjected  to  the  severest  tests. 
In  every  instance  it  has  borne  out  every  claim  made  for 
it  and  given  the  fullest  satisfaction.  First,  its  use 
secures  economy  in  the  use  of  coal.  Second,  it  rids  towns 
and  cities  of  the  annoying  smoke  nuisance.  For  once 
let  it  be  understood  by  the  public  as  it  is  by  en- 
gineers, that  smoke  represents  imperfect  and  wasteful 
combustion,  and  the  demand  for  suppression  of  the  smoke 
nuisance  will  be  met  by  an  eager  desire  to  effect  econ- 
omv  in  the  use  of  coal.  The  Murphy  Smokeless  Fur- 


FIG.  i. 

nace  has  been  established  since  1880,  and  its  success  has 
been  very  marked.  The  principle  of  its  construction  can 
well  remain  for  more  technical  description,  but  the  Murphy 
idea  seems  to  be  in  non-technical  terms  to  be  to  feed  fur- 
naces in  a  way  other  than  through  the  open  doors,  and  to 
force  a  supply  of  air  into  the  fire  from  as  many  small  open- 
ings as  possible,  rather  than  one  large  one,  and  this  in 
order  to -make  an  even  distribution  for  the  given  fuel.  In 
this  way  the  temperature  of  the  fire  is  not  diminished  by  the 
in-rush  of  a  large  volume  of  cold  air,  nor  is  the  fire  hindered 
by  the  sudden  inroad  of  a  mass  of  coal  it  can  but  imperfectly 
"digest."  Mr.  Thomas  Murphy  began  the  manufacture  of 
the  Murphy  Smokeless  Furnaces  and  Grates  in  1880,  and 
now  retains  control  of  the  business  he  then  established. 
The  headquarters  of  the  concern  is  at  Detroit,  Mich.,  and 
the  Chicago  office  is  room  407  Rookery  building,  corner  La 
Salle  and  Adams  streets.  The  success  of  the  Murphy  patent 
is  attested  by  the  use  of  the  furnaces  in  many  electric  light 
stations,  in  street  railway  plants,  and  in  the  boiler  rooms  of 
large  manufacturing  concerns,  and  in  some  of  the  largest 
office  buildings  in  this  city,  viz.,  the  Chamber  of  Com- 
merce, the  Virginia  Flats,  the  Leiter  building,  etc.  The 
Murphy  Furnace  differs  essentially  from  smokeless  furnaces, 


being  a  mechanical  stoker,  the  coal  in  this  being  in- 
troduced at  either  side  of  the  grate  and  fed  toward  tlu- 
center,  instead  of  being  put  in  at  the  front  and  car- 
ried to  the  rear.  The  manner  of  construction  of  this 
furnace  is  shown  in  the  accompanying  illustrations,  of 
which  Fig.  i  is  a  transverse  sectional  elevation,  and  Fig.  2 
a  front  view  and  sectional  side  elevation.  The  furnace  is 
especially  adapted  to  the  use  of  slack  or  small-sized  coal, 
which  is  put  into  large  hoppers  or  magazines,  these  being 
built  into  the  wall  at  the  side  of  the  furnace  proper,  as 
shown  clearly  in  the  vertical  cross-section,  Fig.  i.  At  the 
bottom  of  the  magazine  is  a  cast  iron  plate  supporting  the 
upper  end  of"the  inclined  grates,  and  known  as  the  coking 
plate.  Resting  on  this  plate  is 
an  inverted  open  box,  called  the 
stoker  box,  and  having  a  ra,ck 
at  each  end,  meshing  with  a 
section  of  a  pinion  on  a  shaft 
worked  from  the  outside,  and 
by  means  of  which  the  stoker 
box  is  worked  back  and  fortli 
every  six,  ten,  or  fifteen  min- 
utes, as  may  be  required,  anil 
pushing  the  coal  to  the  edge  of 
the  coking  plate  and  onto  the 
grate.  The  triangular  piece 
shown  above  the  box  is  moved 
out  and  in  by  a  lever  from  the 
outside,  dividing  the  coal  and 
helping  to  bring  it  down  in 
front  of  the  stoking  boxes. 
Immediately  over  the  coking 
plates  and  on  the  side  of  each 
magazine,  is  an  arch  plate  on 
which  the  firebrick  arch  rests, 
the  brick  resting  on  ribs 
about  an  inch  apart.  Air  is 
admitted  in  front  of  the  fur- 
nace, regulated  by  a  register, 
passes  up  through  a  flue  in  the 
brick  wall,  then  over  the  arch, 
and  there  taking  up  the  heat 
from  the  brickwork,  passes 
down  through  the  spaces  be- 
tween the  ribs  on  the  arch 
plate  to  the  fresh  fuelon  the 
coking  plate.  The  air  being 
introduced  in  the  manner  de- 
scribed, at  the  time  it  comes  in 
contact  with  the  coal  it  is 
sufficiently  hot  to  ignite  the 

gases  driven  off,  thus  at  once  preventing  the  formation  of 
smoke.  By  the  time  the  coal  reaches  the  grate »the  bitu- 
minous part  is  consumed,  and  what  remains  is  in  the  form 
of  coke.  This  gets  its  needed  supply  of  air  for  combustion 
through  the  grates.  These,  by  means  of  suitable  mechanism 
driven  by  a  small  steam  engine  at  one  side  of  the  furnace, 
or  battery,  as  the  case  may  be,  are  kept  constantly  in  mo- 
tion, thus  keeping  them  cool,  insuring  the  proper  passage 
of  air  through  them,  and  preventing  the  formation  of  clink- 
ers. As  the  coke  burns  it  moves  down  toward  the  center  of 
the  furnace,  where  the  clinker  breaker — a  heavy  shaft  armed 
with  spur  teeth,  and  extending  the  length  of  the  grate — 
grinds  the  refuse  into  the  ash  pit.  The  method  of  driving 
the  stoking  apparatus  and  shaking  the  grates  is  clearly 
shown  in  Fig.  2  in  the  front  view.  An  engine  of  less  than 
one  horse  power  is  sufficient  for  an  ordinary  battery  of 
boilers.  The  advantages  accruing  in  the  use  of  these 
furnaces  maybe  briefly  summed  up  as  follows:  Freedom 
from  smoke,  economy  in  the  use  of  fuel,  great  durability, 
and  long  life  of  boilers  with  them,  owing  to  the  fact  that 
the  fire  doors  not  being  opened  to  feed  or  clean  the  fire,  the 
boiler  is  not  subjected  to  sudden  changes  of  temperature, 
and  thus  one  of  the  most  destructive  factors  in  the  running 


METROPOLIS  OF  THE 


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of  boilers  is  eliminated.      The   trade  extends  from  Maine  to        r ,„,. 

California— literally  from   Cape  Ann  (Gloucester,  Mass.)  to       patronage    is  had,  and    Mr.   Smith   is  very  popular 
San  t  rancisco— and   from   Canada  to  Texas.      The   concern 
has    agencies    in    Pittsburgh,   Denver    and   Cincinnati,   and 
through    the   Chicago   office  a  brisk  business   has  been  built 
up.      Mr.   Thomas    Murphy,  the  head  of   the  concern,  has  a 


well  adapted  to  the  requirements  of  the   business.     A  liberal 


LOGAN   HOUSE, 

One  of  the  most  popular  and  Comfortable  hotels  in  this  sec- 


high    reputation  in  mechanical    engineering,   and    his   testi-       tion  of  Chicago   on  the  American  plan  is  the  Logan    House 
mony  as  an   expert  is  often    in   demand  in  the  courts.      He       eligibly  located  at   39  to  45   West  Adams  street.     This  hotel 


has  also  an  extensive  wrecking   business  in   Detroit,  and  is 
one  of  its  most  public  spirited  citizens. 


A.  SMITH. 

The  wholesale  and  retail  tea,  coffee  and  grocery  business  of 
Mr.  A.  Smith  merits  distinguished  mention  in  this  review  of 
the  commercial  interests  of  Chicago.  The  business  was 
established  seven  years  ago  by  Henson  &  Smith,  and  in  1891 
Mr.  A.  Smith  succeeded  to  the  entire  interest.  Mr.  Smith 
gives  close  attention  to  his  business  interests  and  in  this  way 
has  achieved  his  success.  He  was  born  in  England,  and  came 
to  Chicago  some  years  ago;  he  has,  since  engaging  in  business, 
made  many  friends  by  his  courteous  manner  and  strict  in- 
tegrity, and  is  patronized  by  the  best  citizens  of  the  district  in 
which  his  store  is  located.  He  has  three  assistants,  who  are 
capable,  gentlemanly  and  favorites  with  his  customers.  All  goods 
are  delivered  free  of  charge.  Mr.  Smith  keeping  several  teams 
for  this  purpose.  The  store  he  occupies  is  very  large  and  is  con- 
veniently and  admirably  located  at  1797  Milwaukee  avenue. 
It  is  stocked  with  a  complete  line  of  fine  staple  and  fancy 
groceries  of  all  kinds,  canned  goods,  condiments,  treats, 
pickles,  preserves,  extracts,  baking  powders,  cheese,  house- 
hold goods,  flour,  etc. ,  and  a  very  superior  selection  of  tine 
teas,  coffees  and  spices.  In  season,  all  kinds  of  fruits  and 
vegetables  are  carried,  and  a  specialty  is  made  of  fine  dairy  pro- 
ducts. The  building  occupied  is  a  two-story  frame,  and  is 


has  been  managed  since  1887  by  Mrs.  E.  Loftus,  who, 
previously  for  twenty-nine  years,  conducted  the  Atlantic 
Hotel,  Cnatham  Square,  New  York,  and  the  European  Hotel, 
52  Sherman  street,  Chicago,  from  1876  to  1887.  She  has  had 
great  experience,  and  is  noted  for  extreme  attention  to  the 
comfort  of  her  guests.  The  Logan  House  contains  sixty 
rooms  available  for  guests,  and  the  rates  are  only  from  $1.00 
to  $2.00  per  day,  with  reasonable  reductions  to  permanent 
boarders.  The  rooms  are  well  furnished,  ventilated  and 
lighted,  while  the  sanitary  arrangements  and  means  of  escape 
in  case  of  fire  are  perfect.  The  table  is  supplied  with  the 
choicest  and  best  in  the  market,  and  the  Logan  House  is 
noted  for  its  cleanliness  and  neatness,  and  it  would  be  well  for 
Chicago  if  there  were  more  like  it.  This  hotel  had  a  very 
small  patronage  till  Mrs.  Loftus  assumed  the  management; 
now  she  has  sixty  regular  boarders.  She  has  also  a  boarding 
house  at  271  Jackson  boulevard,  containing  twelve  rooms, 
which  are  let  at  very  moderate  rates.  Mrs.  Loftus'  husband 
died  December,  iSSo,  since  which  period  she  has  conducted 
business  alone.  The  Logan  House  is  convenient  to  the  Union 
Depot,  and  cars  are  constantly  passing  the  door  to  all  parts  of 
the  city.  Mrs.  Loftus  has  won  hosts  of  friends  by  her 
integrity  and  courteous  manners,  and  guests,  having  once 
stopped  here,  are  sure  to  return  when  visiting  the  city.  She  wa's 
born  in  Ireland,  and  is  a  relative  of  Eugene  Kelly,  the  popular 
New  York  banker.  Most  of  the  children  sent  by  Catholic 
institutions  to  this  city  are  sent  to  be  cared  for  by  Mrs.  Loftus, 
she  being  well  recognized  by  all  Sisters  of  Mercy. 


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WM.  COOK  &  SONS. 

One  of  the  older  established  sash  and  door  factories  of  the 
North  side,  and  one  of  the  best  known  among  the  building 
interests  of  the  city,  is  that  of  Messrs.  \Vm.  Cook  &  Sons 
of  Nos.  53  to  63  North  avenue.  During  the  twenty  years 
existence  of  this  firm  its  style  has  undergone  many  changes, 
although  its  history  has  been  one  long  series  of  successes. 
The  founders  were  Messrs.  Cook  &  Halleck,  afterwards  al- 
tered to  Messrs.  Lumas,  Cook  &  Co.,  Cook,  Hallet  &  Gam- 
mon, Cook  &  Lumas,  and  in  1891  the  present  title  was 
adopted.  Mr.  Wm.  Cook,  who  came  to  this  city  from  Ger- 
many fifty  years  ago,  and  to  whose  wide  experience  and 
thorough  knowledge  of  the  wants  of  the  best  class  of  Amer- 
ican trade  the  extraordinary  prosperity  of  the  firm  is  mainly 
due,  has  admitted  his  sons,  Messrs.  W.  A.  and  G.  S.  Cook- 
to  partnership,  and  is  developing  the  business  to  pro- 
portions never  before  attained  in  its  long  and  honorable  ca- 
reer. He  employs  from  fifty  to  sixty  skilled  hands;  his  fine 
brick  planing  mills  are  commodious  and  well  equipped  with 
the  most  modern  machinery,  driven  by  a  steam  engine  of 
eighty  horse-power.  Railroad  sidings  are  laid  on  the  prem- 
ises, and  every  facility  exists  for  the  active  prosecution  of 
the  rapidly  growing  business  in  all  its  various  departments. 
This  house  commands  the  permanent  patronage  of  many  of 
the  largest  and  most  desirable  contractors  and  builders  in 
the  city,  and  has  always  maintained  the  highest  reputation 
for  the  superiority  of  its  productions.  Mr.  Wm.  Cook  is 
an  honored  member  of  the  Independent  Order  of  Foresters, 
and  is  greatly  esteemed  and  respected  by  all  for  his  con- 
spicuous ability  and  honorable  methods.  His  sons  are  both 
natives  of  Illinois,  and  exhibit  the  true  spirit  of  American 
enterprise  in  all  their  operations,  introducing  new  methods, 
and  occupying  new  fields  with  a  zeal  and  energy  that  are  the 
best  promise  for  a  brilliant  future. 


F.  REICHARDT. 

Although  the  American  continent  has  been  productive  of 
many  skilled  and  eminent  scientists,  whose  discoveries  have 
benefited  the  world  at  large  and  relieved  suffering  humanity  of 
numerous  ills,  yet  there  are  several  forms  of  disease  which  can 
only  be  successfully  combated  by  the  aid  of  the  preparations 
of  European  men  of  genius,  which  have  been  tested  and 
never  been  found  wanting.  While  in  many  branches,  such  as 
dentistry,  surgery,  and  others,  we  can  give  pointers  to  the 
practitioners  of  the  Old  World,  yet  in  others  we  are  still  only 
students,  and  have  to  rely  upon  the  chemists  of  Europe  for  our 
preventives  and  cures.  It  is,  therefore,  no  matter  for  surprise 
that  in  all  parts  of  this  country  an  extensive  demand  has  grown 
up  for  such  a  well-known  and  so  valuable  a  preparation  as  the 
Dinet  &  Delfosse  Tape  Worm  Expeller,  for  the  sale  of  which 
Mr.  F.  Reichardt  is  the  sole  agent  in  the  United  States.  For 
many  years  this  terrible  disease,  caused  by  the  presence  in  the 
intestines  of  a  parasitical  worm,  of  which  over  two  hundred 
different  varieties  are  known,  some  of  which  have  been  found 
of  the  enormous  length  of  136  feet,  was  looked  upon  as  in- 
curable. Medical  men,  chemists,  scientists  and  others  sought 
in  vain  for  some  preparation,  which,  while  innocuous  to  the 
patient,  would  dislodge  and  expel  the  voracious  intruder;  but 
all  researches  were  unavailing  until  the  present  specific,  manu- 
factured by  Messrs.  Dinet  &  Delfosse,  was  discovered.  This 
is  the  only  successful  specific  for  removing  tape-worms  com- 
pletely within  one  to  three  hours,  without  having  recourse  to 
any  starving  or  other  process.  It  is  manufactured  in  Darm- 
stadt, Hesse,  where  extensive  works  are  in  continual  operation 
to  supply  the  enormous  demand.  Mr.  Reichardt  established 
his  agency  in  Chicago  in  1882,  at  No.  83  W.  Kinzie  street, 
and  by  his  enterprising  and  judicious  methods  he  has  built  up 
a  very  large  trade.  He  is  a  courteous  and  obliging  gentleman, 
and  always  takes  pleasure  in  supplying  any  information  that 
may  be  desired.  He  is  of  German  birth,  and  since  1886 
a  resident  of  Chicago,  where  he  is  held  in  high  esteem  by  all 
classes.  In  all  his  business  relations  he  is  punctual  and  re- 
liable and  merits  the  confidence  reposed  MI  him. 


W.  S.   PATTERSON  &  CO. 

The  question  of  hot  water  and  steam  heating  in  modern 
buildings  is  of  such  importance  that  it  cannot  be  referred  to 
novices,  but  calls  for  the  best  efforts  of  experienced  and 
competent  engineers.  In  this  line- there  are  none  better 
able  to  cope  with  these  questions  than  the  well-known  firm 
of  W.  S.  Patterson  &  Co.,  engineers  and  contractors.  The 
business  of  the  house  was  established  in  1885  by  Mr.  W. 
S.  Patterson,  at  Appleton,  Wis.  The  business  developed 
rapidly  and  demanded  more  central  quarters,  consequently, 
in  March,  1890,  Mr.  Patterson  moved  to  Chicago  and  asso- 
ciated himself  with  Mr.  E.  J.  McPonough,  and  continued 
the  business  here  under  the  most  favorable  auspices.  They 
do  an  engineering  and  contracting  business  in  steam  and 
hot  water  heating,  making  a  specialty  of  Gold's  Union 
Steam  and  Water  Heater.  They  furnish  estimates  and  speci- 
fications upon  application.  They  obcupy  the  ground  floor 
and  basement  of  the  premises  No.  35  Michigan  street, 
where  they  have  floor  space  40x40  feet  in  dimensions.  They 
employ  twenty  workmen,  and  have  many  contracts  for  heating 
apparatus  and  boilers.  The  trade  is  from  all  parts  of  the 
city,  suburbs  and  state,  and  all  parts  of  the  United  States. 
The  house  maintains  a  branch  at  Appleton,  Wis. ,  where 
the  proprietors  formerly  resided.  These  gentlemen  are  relia- 
ble and  energetic,  and  their  business  record  is  of  the  highest 
character.  They  are  thus  deserving  of  the  large  and  in- 
fluential patronage  which  has  been  so  liberally  accorded 
them. 

SMITH  &BIRKS. 

The  business  of  supplying  the  necessaries  of  life  must  always 
be  one  of  the  leading  lines  in  a  large  city,  and  Chicago  has 
numerous  houses  of  high  repute  in  their  various  spheres 
contributing  to  the  high  standard  of  excellence  for  which  the 
city  is  celebrated.  Among  the  leading  houses  in  the  grocery 
and  provision  business,  the  old-established  and  reliable  firm  of 
Smith  &  Birks  is  well  known  and  most  popular  on  the  west 
side.  The  business  of  the  house  is  conducted  in  a  manner 
that  begets  the  confidence  of  customers  and  constantly  increases 
the  liberal  patronage.  The  proprietors  are  gentlemen  who 
bring  long  business  experience  and  the  highest  principles  of 
integrity  to  bear  in  order  to  succeed,  and  to  say  that  their 
efforts  are  appreciated  is  to  say  the  least  that  may  be  said. 
The  business  was  founded  in  1863  by  T.  M.  Smith  &  Bro.,  on 
Milwaukee  avenue  and  continued  in  that  form  until  1871,  when 
the  firm  name  was  changed  to  Smith  &  Mallam.  The  business 
was  continued  by  these  gentlemen  until  1886,  when  Mr. 
Mallam  retired  and  Mr.  Birks  became  a  partner,  since  which 
time  the  business  has  been  conducted  under  the  present  form. 
The  business  is  located  at  1624  and  1626  Milwaukee  avenue, 
where  two  large  stores,  25x75  feet  each,  are  utilized  for  business 
demands.  The  store  numbered  1626  is  used  for  the  tea,  coffee 
and  spice  department,  and  contains  a  stock  of  the  finest  pro- 
ducts in  these  lines,  the  teas  being  selected  from  the  finest 
stocks  imported,  and  are  true  lo  color  and  grade,  as  well  as 
being  sold  at  most  reasonable  prices.  The  coffees  and  spices  are 
the  best  obtainable  and  are  guaranteed  for  strength  and  quality. 
The  grocery  department  in  No.'  1624  contains  everything  in  the 
line  of  fancy  and  staple  groceries,  both  of  imported  and  domestic 
goods,  fine  cheese,  pure  syrups,  dried  fruits,  choice  rice,  tap- 
ioca, farina  and  prunes,  also  table  delicacies  of  all  kinds,  flour, 
pickles,  and,  in  fact,  everything  that  can  be  had  from  any  first- 
class  grocery  in  the  land.  Provisions  of  all  kinds  are  carried, 
and  fine  fruits  may  be  had  in  season .  This  house  is  favored 
with  an  unusually  large  and  select  patronage,  and  does  an  im- 
mense volume  of  business.  Four  assistants  are  employed  to 
attend  to  the  needs  of  customers,  and  two  teams  are  used  for 
delivering  goods  to  all  parts  of  the  city  free  of  charge  to  pa- 
trons. Mr.  Smith  is  an  Englishman  of  culture  and  ability.  He 
came  to  Chicago  in  1862,  and  is  well  known  as  a  business  man 
of  ability  and  integrity.  He  is  a  prominent  Free  Mason.  Mr. 
Birks  has  been  a  resident  of  Chicago  since  iSSi,  and  is  a  young 
man  of  sterling  worth;  he  is  a  member  of  the  British  American 
Association,  and  is  very  popular  with  patrons  of  the  house,  as 
well  as  in  leading  social  circles. 


METROPOLIS  OF  THE 


115 


HALVERSON  &  BREDSHALL  CO. 

The  Halverson  &  Bredshall  Company,  of  which  John  Hal- 
verson  is  president,  and  John  Bredshall,  secretary  and  treas- 
urer, is  the  successor  of  the  Halverson  Furniture  Company, 
ami  was  incorporated  January  i,  1890.  The  latter  company 
was  established  by  Mr.  llalver  Halverson,  brother  of  John, 
and  for  some  time  conducted  a  general  manufacture  of  furni- 
ture. Of  late  the  company  has  settled  down  to  the  special 
manufacture  of  the  "  Columbia"  folding-bed,  the  demand  for 
which  has  grown*  so  much  of  late  that  the  company's  resources 
are  taxed  to  their  utmost  limit,  and  it  will  be  necessary  to  en- 


The  bed  contrived  a  double  debt  to  pay, 
A  bed  by  nigbt,  a  chest  of  drawers  by  day. 

The  "Columbia"  is  warmly  commended  by  housekeepers, 
and  is  in  use  in  all  the  large  hotels  in  the  country.  The  Halver- 
son &  Bredshall  Company  occupy  the  brick  building  257-259 
N.  Green  street,  50x125  feet  in  all,  and  employ  sixty-five  men. 
The  firm  was  incorporated  with  ample  capital  for  the  carrying 
on  of  the  business  on  a  large  scale.  Mr.  Halver  Ilalverson  is 
a  native  of  Norway,  and  is  about  fifty-two  years  of  age.  He  has 
been  for  many  years  in  the  furniture  business.  Mr.  Bredshall 
is  also  a  Norwegian  by  birth,  and  came  to  Chicago  when 
young.  Both  gentlemen  are  able  and  resolute  in  business  af- 
fairs, and  well  deserve  the  success  that 
the  Halverson  &  Bredshall  Co.  has 
achieved.  This  concern  makes  a  special- 
ty of  folding-beds  in  oak  and  walnut,  in 
single,  three  quarters  and  full  sizes,  at 
prices  varying  from  $20  and  upwards. 
Handsome  illustrated  catalogues  will  be 
furnished  on  application. 


large  their  capacity  to  meet  the  demand.  They  are  the  pat- 
entees and  sole  manufacturers  of  the  "Columbia,"  which  has 
acquired  a  reputation  as  wide  as  the  country  for  efficiency, 
strength,  beauty  of  form,  and  adaptability  to  all  the  require- 
ments that  enter  into  a  folding-bed'sequipment.  These  beau- 
tiful and  useful  articles  exhibit  in  their  make-up  the  highest 
development,  the  qualities  of  convenience  which  more  than  a 
century  and  a  half  ago  moved  the  poet  Goldsmith  to  speak  of 
the  quarters  where 


R.  M.   EDDY  FOUNDRY  CO. 

The  representative  and  most  successful 
concern  in  Chicago  extensively  engaged 
in  the  production  of  iron  castings  for 
boiler  fronts,  machinery,  etc.,  is  that 
known  as  the  R.  M.  Eddy  Foundry  Com- 
pany, whose  foundry  is  located  at  43  1055 
E.  Indiana  street.  This  business  was 
founded  in  1865  by  Mr.  R.  M.  Eddy,  who 
died  in  iSS;,  after  a  successful  and  honor- 
able career.  He  was  succeeded  by  the 
firm  of  Messrs  R.  M.  Eddy's  Sons,  and 
eventually  the  business  was  incorporated 
under  the  laws  of  Illinois,  with  a  paid  up 
capital  of  $100,000,  the  executive  officers 
being  Mr.  Geo.  I).  Eddy,  president,  and 
Mr.  Albert  M.  Eddy,  secretary  and  treas- 
urer. The  company's  plant  was  built  in 
1883,  and  comprises  a  main  four-story 
brick  building,  40x60  feet,  and  two  foun. 
dries,  one  75x100  feet  and  the  other  30x50 
feet  in  dimensions,  with  a  brick  molding 
room,  40x75  feet  in  area.  The  premises 
have  a  frontage  of  200  feet  on  Ohio  street, 
and  200  feet  on  E.  Indiana  street.  The 
various  departments  are  fully  equipped 
with  modern  tools,  machinery  and  appli- 
ances, while  in  the  yards  are  large  cranes 
and  derricks  operated  by  steam-power  for 
hoisting  heavy  castings.  They  turn  out 
in  the  best  possible  manner  castings  for 
buildings,  machinery,  boiler  fronts,  etc., 
particular  attention  being  paid  to  heavy 
work.  Onlythe  best  pig  iron  is  utilized, 
and  the  work  produced  is  unexcelled  for 
finish,  reliability  and  workmanship,  while 
the  prices  quoted  in  all  cases  are  exceed- 
ingly just  and  moderate.  They  do  a  vast 
amount  of  work  in  the  city,  and  their 
trade  extends  throughout  all  sections  of 
the  Middle,  Western  and  Northwestern 
states.  Estimates  are  promptly  furnished 
for  all  kinds  of  light  and  heavy  castings, 
and  125  men  are  constantly  employed. 
Both  Messrs.  George  D.  and  Albert  M. 
Eddy  were  born  in  Buffalo,  but  have  resided  in  Chicago  for  the 
last  twenty-six  years.  They  are  honorable  and  able  business 
men,  whose  success  in  this  important  industry,  is  as  substan- 
tial as  it  is  well  deserved.  Mr.  R.  M.  Eddy  was  formerly  en- 
gaged in  business  in  Buffalo,  and  was  a  member  of  the  firm  of 
Eddy  &  Bingham.  The  telephone  call  of  the  company  is 
3429,  and  all  communications  are  given  immediate  atten- 
tion, the  company  being  noted  for  promptitude  and  in- 
tegrity. 


116 


NORTH  CHICAGO  ROOFING  CO. 

In  these  days  of  contracting  and  close  competition  it  is 
positively  necessary  that  business  be  done  with  parties  of 
known  integrity  and  responsibility,  in  order  to  insure  re- 
sults that  will  be  at  all  satisfactory.  One  of  the  really  re- 
sponsible roofing  companies,  with  the  highest  testimonials, 
of  unquestioned  reliability  and  standing,  is  the  North  Chicago 
Roofing  Company.  The  business  of  this  company  was 
established  in  1868  by  M.  F.  Freutel  on  \Villow  street.  In 
1885  the  present  style  was  adopted  and  incorporated  under 
the  Illinois  state  laws,  with  a  capital  of  $5,000.  The 
president  and  sole  manager  is  Mr.  W.  L.  Springer,  a 
gentleman  of  long  experience  and  the  highest  business  stand- 
ing. The  business  headquarters  of  the  company  are  at  377 
E.  North  avenue,  where  they  occupy  the  premises  comprising 
31x200  feet  in  dimensions  ;completely  arranged  and  equipped 
yards,  having  one  story  sheds  for  storing  all  kinds  of  roof- 
ing materials,  etc.  The  company  deals  in  -all  kinds  of  roof- 
ing materials,  building  paper,  carpet  paper  and  woolen  felt ; 
and  make  felt  composition  and  gravel  roofs ;  they  also  do 
jobbing,  patching  and  repairing.  This  company  is  prepared 
to  do  all  kinds  of  work  connected  with  this  business  and 
has  a  complete  equipment,  consisting  of  eight  horses, 
three  kettles  and  from  eighteen  to  twenty  employes.  The 
workmen  are  all  experienced,  and  only  the  best  materials 
are  used.  Contracts  have  been  filled  for  many  of  the  most 
prominent  builders,  business  men  and  citizens,  and  the 
company  has  many  superior  indorsements,  among  them 
being  the  McCormick  Harvesting  Machine  Co.  :  Harvey 
Lumber  Co.  ;  American  Cutlery  Co.  ;  St.  Nicholas  Toy  Co.  ; 
Western  Wheel  \Vorks,  and  others.  The  business  done  is 
extensive  and  is  constantly  increasing.  Mr.  Springer  is  a 
native  of  Cook  county,  is  well  known  and  highly  respected 
in  business  circles,  is  a  member  of  the  I.  O.  O.  F.  the 
Foresters,  Knights  of  Pythias  and  Royal  League,  and  is  a 
progressive  manager.  The  company  has  a  high  rating,  and 
is  noted  for  its  responsibility  and  reliability  for  superior  work 


METROPOLIS  OF  THE 


H.  &  M.   LEWIS. 

Among  the  active  and  enterprising  business  men  of  Chi- 
cago is  Mr.  H.  Lewis,  of  the  well-known  firm  of  H.  &  M. 
Lewis,  manufacturers  of  all  kinds  of  mattresses, and  general 
upholsterers  and  repairers.  The  firm  has  acquired  an  envi- 
able reputation  for  the  superiority  of  its  product,  while  Mr. 
Lewis  is  personally  respected  as  a  citizen  and  noted  as  a 
veteran  o(  the  late  war,  who  materially  contributed  to  the 
drill  and  efficiency  of  various  bodies  of  troops  joining  the 
armies  in  the  field.  Mr.  Lewis  is  a  native  of  Farmington, 
Conn.,  and  was  educated  at  Hartford,  for  a  military  life, 
entering  one  of  the  academies,  conducted  by  the  famous 
Captain  Parkridge  and  known  as  the  "  England  Academy. "  He 
made  rapid  progress,  and  on  graduating  was  thoroughly 
grounded  in  the  new  system  of  military  tactics  and  drill, and 
joined  a  volunteer  military  force.  When  twenty-two  years 
of  age  he  came  to  Chicago,  and  subsequently  secured  a  posi- 
tion as  traveling  agent  for  several  firms,  with  residence  in 
St.  Louis.  Upon  the  breaking  out  of  the  War  of  the  Rebellion 
in  1861,  he  returned  to  Chicago,  and  for  one  year  acted  as 
drill-sergeant  of  several  companies  organized  in  this  state. 
In  1862  he  joined  General  Grant's  command  and  participated 
in  the  sanguinary  Battle  of  Shiloh  and  other  severe  engage- 
ments. Later  he  was  detached  and  sent  to  Camp  Douglas 
as  drill  master,  and  when  he  drilled  the  last  three  regiments 
of  artillery  enlisted  in  the  service.  Among  them  was  the 
celebrated  Fifth  Independent  Battery  of  Elgin,  Illinois, 
which  had  six  twenty-four  pounders,  the  Aearii-sl  field 
guns  in  the  service.  For  four  subsequent  years  he  was  ac- 
tively engaged  on  special  duty  in  the  U'.  S.  Army,  finally 
retiring  after  a  long,  honorable  and  extremely  useful  military 
career,  serving  intelligently,  faithfully  and  valiantly  in  the 
cause  of  the  Union.  In  1873  he  returned  to  Chicago,  and 
forming  the  firm  of  Lewis  &  Godfrey  began  the  manufacture 
of  mattresses,  etc.,  being  originally  located  on  Randolph  and 


(Veen  streets.  At  the  expiration  of  a  year  they  removed  to 
838  Madison  street,  where  the  business  continued  for  nine 
years.  During  this  period  the  copartnership  was  dissolved, 
and  Mr.  Lewis  in  iSSi  made  his  wife,  Mrs.  Margaret  Lewis,  his 
partner,  under  the  now  familiar  name  and  style  of  "  H.  &  M. 
Lewis."  Mrs.  Lewis  was  a  Miss  Margaret  O'Shea  of  St. 
Louis,  and  was  married  in  1868.  She  is  a  most  popular  and 
.respected  business  lady.  In  1884  the  firm,  owing  to  the 
steady  growth  of  trade,  removed  to  their  present  stand,  852 
W.  Madison  street.  Here  they  employ  a  numerous  force  of 
hands  in  the  manufacture  of  mattresses  of  all  sizes  and  of 
all  materials,  including  finest  curled  South  American  hair, 
cotton,  husk,  wool,  moss  and  excelsior.  Quality  is  their 
first  consideration,  and  their  goods  are  popular  and  preferred 
everywhere,  being  so  noted  for  durability,  purity  and  thorough 
skilful  workmanship.  The  firm  also  promptly  fill  all  orders 
for  upholstering  and  repairing,  and  carry  a  large  and  desir- 
able stock  of  fine  artistic  parlor  frames  and  cabinet  furniture, 
which  they  will  upholster  to  suit.  They  also  have  ample 
storage  warehouse  accommodations,  and  in  every  branch  of 
the  business  are  leaders,  fully  prepared  to  promptly  execute 
all  orders  at  moderate  prices  and  give  entire  satisfaction. 
They  are  universally  respected  and  popular,  alike  socially  and 
in  commercial  circles,  and  are  well  worthy  of  the  substantial 
success  achieved.  

JOS.  HINTERBERGER. 

Among  the  manufacturing  enterprises  of  this  great  city, 
one  of  the  most  novel  is  the  making  of  bungs  for  barrels. 
In  no  place  but  a  metropolis  could  such  an  enterprise  be 
sustained,  but  Mr.  Jos.  Hinterberger  has  built  up  an  im- 
portant trade  and  does  a  thriving  business  in  the  manufact- 
ure of  these  articles.  He  occupies  the  premises  located  at 
85  W.  North  avenue,  where  he  has  a  fine  plant  thoroughly 
equipped  with  all  the  necessary  machinery  for  turning  out 
bungs  of  all  shapes  and  sizes  and  vent  plugs.  He  has  a 
complete  woodworking  plant  and  is  enabled  to  do  turning 
of  all  kinds  to  order.  The  premises  he  occupies  are  25x75 
feet  in  dimensions  and  are  conveniently  arranged.  Mr. 
Hinterberger  has  been  established  in  business  for  eighteen 
years  and  has  been  remarkably  successful.  His  wares  are 
used  mostly  by  brewers  and  oil  manufacturers,  and  with  these 
he  does  a  large  business.  He  employs  four  workmen  con- 
stantly and  turns  out  many  thousand  bungs,  his  work  having 
a  high  reputation  for  excellence  among  his  customers.  Mr. 
Hinterberger  was  born  in  Germany  and  came  to  Chicago 
thirty-eight  years  ago.  He  is  well-known  to  manufacturers 
and  has  numerous  friends,  by  whom  he  is  held  in  high 
esteem. 

GEO.  J.  STADLER. 

The  business  of  sign  painter  has  been  elevated  from  that 
of  a  trade  requiring  only  a  certain  amount  of  mechanical  skill, 
to  a  fine  art,  in  which  high  talent  is  necessary  to  success,  Mr. 
GeoJ.  Stadler, of  No.  40  West  Indiana  street,  holds  a  prominent 
position  in  the  front  rank  of  those  whose  work  has  done  so 
much  to  beautify  our  streets,  his  glass  and  metal  signs  being 
marvels  of  the  art,  and  perfect  types  of  what  these  signs  should 
be.  Mr.  Stadler  makes  a  specialty  of  pictorial  painting,  and 
in  this  department  he  has  done  much  to  elevate  and  educate 
the  public  taste  and  to  create  a  demand  for  high  class  work, 
He  began  business  in  1885  at  No.  261  Larrabee  street,  but 
three  years  later  removed  to  his  present  eligible  position, 
which  is  directly  central  to  his  large  city  and  suburban  trade, 
He  gives  constant  employment  to  upward  of  fifteen  hands, 
and  requires  two  wagons  in  his  steadily  expanding  business. 
Mr.  Stadler  was  born  in  New  York,  but  has  resided  in  this 
city  during  the  past  ten  years,  and  has  always  been  an 
enthusiastic  worker,  imbued  with  an  admiration  for  his  art, 
and  executing  all  its  details  with  thoroughness  and  ac- 
curacy. He  is  a  young,  energetic  and  capable  business  man, 
and  has  a  bright  and  brilliant  career  before  him  and  by  his 
close  application  to  business  is  rapidly  enlarging  his  already 
wide  business  connection. 


METROPOLIS  OF  THE 


Ill 


WECKLER-PRUSSiNG   BRICK  CO 

Chicago's  enormous  and  substantial  development  has  created 
an  active  market  for  the  superior  grades  of  brick,  and  fhus  has 
been  developed  one  of  the  great  industries  here.  Other  cities 
receive  their  brick,  as  a  rule,  from  a  distance.  Chicago,  on 
the  other  hand,  has  several  of  the  finest  yards  in  the  world, 
within  or  near  her  boundaries.  One  of  the  leading  concerns 
of  the  kind  is  Weckler-l'russing  Brick  Company,  whose  ex- 
tensive yards  are  so  conveniently  situated  at  Blue  Island,  111. 
The  company  was  duly  incorporated  in  1889,  with  a  paid  up 
capital  of  $50.000,  Mr.  Adam  J.  Weckler,  the  eminent  expert 
in  all  that  concerns  brick  making,  becoming  president  and 
treasurer,  while  Mr.  Alexander  Trussing  became  secretary. 
The  company  has  had  deserved  success,  its  product  being 
preferred  by  the  best  class  of  trade  everywhere.  The  grounds 
cover  an  area  of  some  40  acres,  while  the  works  are  provided 
with  all  the  latest  improved  machinery  and  appliances  known 
to  the  trade,  including  two  new  brick  machines.  Upward  of 
100  hands  are  employed  in  the  yards,  turning  out  an  average 
of  1 20,000  a  day  of  the  finest  grade  of  building  brick,  and 
which  are  found  in  use  all  over  the  city  and  suburbs.  Mr. 
Adam  J.  Weckler  has  long  been  active  as  a  brick  manu- 
facturer. He  is  a  native  of  St.  Jo,  Mich.,  and  has  lived  in 
Chicago  since  boyhood.  In  March,  1879,  he  began  brick 
manufacturing  on  his  own  account,  and  is  still  actively  operat- 
ing his  large  yards  at  Diversey  and  Clybourn  avenue,  which 
have  a  capacity  of  60,000  bricks  daily.  The  yards  are  fully  25 
acres  in  extent,  and  produce  a  very  superior  quality  of  clay. 
Upward  of  5o  hands  find  employment  in  these  yards.  Mr. 
Weckler  is  likewise  president  and  treasurer  of  the  Weckler 
Brick  Co.,  which  was  duly  organized  in  1885,  with  a  paid  up 
capital  of  $30,000.  Its  yards,  which  cover  an  area  of  some  25 
acres,  are  conveniently  located  at  Western  and  Addison 
avenues,  employing  60  hands,  and  are  fully  equipped  with 
the  latest  improved  machinery  and  appliances.  The  capacity 
is  60,000  of  the  best  grade  of  brick  daily.  Mr.  Wm.  II. 
Weckler.  brother  of  the  president,  is  the  company's  secretary, 
and  it  is  one  of  the  most  nourishing  corporations  in  the 
business.  Mr.  Adam  J.  Weckler  is  an  active  member  of  the 
Builders'  and  Traders'  Exchange,  and  of  the  Brick  Makers' 
Association.  He  is  a  manufacturer  and  capitalist  of  the 
soundest  judgment  and  marked  executive  capacity,  and  is 
specially  qualified  to  guide  aright  such  important  interests  as 
these. 


ROBERT  BERTOLINI  &  CO. 

.  Among  the  numerous  and  varied  industries  which  are 
actively  followed  in  Chicago  are  many  of  an  artistic  nature,  and 
which  greatly  contribute  to  the  fostering  and  developing  of  the 
artistic  taste  of  the  masses.  Prominent  among  them  is  that 
in  which  is  engaged  the  pushing  and  prosperous  firm  whose 
name  heads  this  sketch,  Messrs.  Robert  Bertolini  &  Company, 
manufacturers  of  statuary  and  interior  decorations  in  plaster 
of  Paris,  etc.  The  business  was  founded  in  1887  by  the  pres- 
ent members  of  the  firm,  Messrs.  Robert  Bertolini  and  J. 
Bartoli,  natives  of  Lucca,  Italy,  who  have  since  built  up  wide- 
spread and  influential  connections,  and  are  now  at  the  head  of 
a  rapidly  increasing  trade.  They  turn  out  a  class  of  work  of 
exceptional  excellence,  and  have  earned  an  enviable  reputation 
for  the  prompt  and  thoroughly  reliable  manner  in  which  they 
execute  ail  contracts  and  orders.  The  premises  occupied  are 
at  No.  149  North  Desplaines  street;  they  are  spacious  and 
commodious,  well  appointed  and  ordered  in  every  respect,  and 
the  works  are  perfectly  equipped  with  all  the  tools,  appliances 
and  paraphernalia  requisite  for  the  successful  prosecution  of 
the  business  on  an  extensive  scale.  Four  skilled  and  expert 
assistants  are  employed,  while  the  partners  personally  super- 
vise and  direct  all  the  operations  of  the  establishment.  They 
are  artists  of  the  highest  order  of  merit,  and  their  productions 
are  noted  for  their  originality  of  conception,  breadth  of  design, 
and  superiority  of  execution.  These  include  exquisite  pieces 
of  statuary  of  all  sizes  and  descriptions,  groups,  statuettes, 
busts,  as  well  as  flowers,  fruits,  etc.,  etc.  The  firm  also 
manufacture  panels,  center  pieces,  friezes  and  other  interior 


decorations.  Their  warerooms  are  filled  with  a  choice  assort- 
ment, and  they  are  at  all  times  prepared  to  furnish  designs, 
and  to  produce  to  order  from  original  drawings,  and  at  lowest 
prices.  They  guarantee  satisfaction  in  every  instance,  while 
their  reputation  is  an  assurance  that  all  contracts  will  be 
promptly  and  faithfully  carried  out. 


W.  J.  CAMERON. 

No  department  of  business  in  this,  as  in  all  other  cities,  is 
of  more  direct  value  and  importance  to  the  community  at 
large  than  that  in  which  the  practical  pharmacist  brings  to 
bear  his  professional  skill  and  experience,  and  among  the 
many  Chicago  pharmacists  who  have  made  a  success  of  their 
profession  is  Mr.  W.  J.  Cameron.  There  are  few  exponents 
of  this  difficult  science  who  bring  to  its  prosecution  finer 
natural  aptitudes,  supplemented  by  a  better  training  and 
experience.  Mr.  Cameron,  who  was  born  in  Canada,  came  to 
this  city  in  1890,  and  a  few  months  later  inaugurated  his 
present  enterprise.  He  is  a  regular  licentiate  in  pharmacy, 
and  has  a  thorough  and  intimate  knowledge  of  drugs,  their 
effects  upon  each  other,  and  the  results  produced  when  taken 
into  the  system,  and  is  particularly  well  qualified  to  fill  the 
important  position  that  he  now  occupies  in  the  community. 
His  store  is  located  on  Wentworth  avenue,  at  the  corner  of 
Sixty-second  street,  and  has  an  area  of  20x40  feet  It  is  well 
and  neatly  appointed,  its  handsome  flooring,  marble  top  count- 
ers and  plate-glass  showcases  combining  to  render  the  phar- 
macy one  of  the  most  attractive  in  Englewood.  Here  is 
always  to  be  found  a  complete  stock  of  pure,  fresh  drugs  and 
chemicals,  all  the  reliable  and  standard  medicines  and  family 
remedies,  together  with  the  latest  novelties  in  peifumery, 
toilet  articles  and  fancy  goods,  of  both  foreign  and  domestic 
production.  These  goods  are  selected  with  scrupulous  care 
and  experienced  judgment,  and  can  be  relied  upon  as  the  best 
the  market  affords.  The  prescription  department  is  perfect  in 
every  particular,  being  fully  supplied  with  the  latest  improved 
apparatus  and  appliances,  and  is  under  the  personal  super- 
vision of  Mr.  Cameron,  whose  experience  and  ability 
thoroughly  qualify  him  for  compounding  physicians'  pre- 
scriptions and  family  recipes  in  a  careful  and  accurate  manner. 
Two  assistants  are  employed.  All  orders  are  given  prompt 
attention,  and  the  wants  of  all  classes  of  patrons  are  ministered 
to  with  eminent  success  and  satisfaction.  Mr.  Cameron  is  an 
accomplished  dispensing  chemist,  and  a  reliable  and 
responsible  business  man. 


THEODOR  HAASE. 

An  undertaking  establishment  that  holds  second  place  to  no 
other  on  the  west  side  is  that  of  Mr.  Theodor  Haase,  at  315 
W.  Chicago  avenue,  near  Noble  street.  This  business  was 
established  by  Mr.  Haase  eight  years  ago  at  the  present  place, 
and  during  that  time  his  patronage  has  annually  increased,  and 
which  seems  to  be  a  sufficient  recommendation  of  the  orderly 
and  successful  manner  in  which  he  prosecutes  his  business. 
The  premises  occupied  consist  of  stables,  office  and  show  room, 
all  on  the  ground  floor,  and  quite  capacious.  He  has  five 
horses  and  furnishes  carriages,  single  and  double,  for  day  and 
night  service,  for  funerals,  wedding  parties  or  balls.  Mr.  Haase 
is  a  comparatively  young  man,  and  a  native  of  Chicago.  He  is 
a  member  of  the  Undertakers'  Association,  also  of  the  Knights 
of  Honor  and  of  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen.  He 
carries  a  full  line  of  coffins,  caskets,  robes  and  all  necessary 
undertakers'  supplies,  and  employs  skilled  assistants  and  has 
ample  and  complete  facilities  always  at  hand.  Remains  are 
taken  in  charge  at  any  hour  of  the  day  or  night  and  prepared 
lor  burial  in  a  superior  manner,  embalming  being  performed, 
when  desired,  according  to  the  most  approved  process,  and 
satisfaction  guaranteed  in  every  instance.  Interments  are 
secured  in  any  of  the  city  or  surrounding  cemeteries,  and 
funerals  are  personally  directed  by  Mr.  Haase,  whb  gives  imme- 
diate attention  to  every  detail  and  furnishes,  everything  at  the 
lowest  figure  consistent  with  first-class  service.  His  tele- 
phone call  is  4646. 


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METROPOLIS OFTHE 


THE    HIRAM    SIBLEY    FIREPROOF    WARE- 
HOUSES. 

The  rapid  delopment  of  Chicago,  as  the  great  central  metrop- 
olis of  the  West,  has  been  manifested  in  numerous  ways,  but 
in  none  more  so  than  in  the  extended  facilities  afforded  to  our 
merchants  for  the  storage  and  warehousing  of  their  goods  and 
merchandise.  We  are  led  to  make  these  remarks  after  having 
paid  a  visit  to  the  extensive  Hiram  Sibley  Fireproof  Ware- 
houses, eligibly  located  at  2\o  18  N.  Clark  street,  and  164  to 
1 86  N.  Water  street.  These  splendid  warehouses  were 
erected  in  1883  and  1884  by  the  late  Hiram  Sibley  senior 
partner  in  the  linn  of  Hiram  Sibley  &  Co  ,  seedsmen. 
Mr.  Sibley  died  July,  1888,  after  an  honorable  and  suc- 
cessful career,  and  the  warehouse  business  is  now  under  the 
able  and  careful  management  of  Mr.  F.  A.  Warren,  who  is 
widely  known  in  commercial  circles  for  his  ability  and  sterling 
integrity.  The  buildings  are  located  on  North  Clark  street, 
between  the  river  and  the  Chicago  &  Northwestern  Railroad. 
They  occupy  three  city  lots  and  are  divided  into  separate  struc- 
tures by  massive  party  and  fife  walls,  while  for  convenience 


they  are  known  as  buildings  A.  B  and  C.  These  warehouses 
have  all  modern  appliances  and  safeguards;  all  elevator  shafts 
are  of  brick,  with  iron  guide  posts  for  the  elevators,  and  all 
openings  are  closed  with  iron  doors  and  hatches.  Besides 
building  for  safe  keeping  against  the  destroying  element  of 
fire,  the  owner  desired  to  produce  an  example  of  strong  build- 
ing as  well.  The  foundations  are  among  the  most  massive  in 
the  city,  and  easily  support  the  immense  weight  of  ten  stories. 
In  fact  the  Sibley  warehouses  form  a  massive  structure  of  pleas- 
ing proportions  which  do  great  credit  to  the  skill  of  the  builder 
and  the  taste  and  ability  of  the  architect.  A  general  storage, 
bonded,  dockage  and  forwarding  business  is  transacted,  and 
there  are  separate  fire  proof  rooms  for  libraries,  works  of  art, 
household  effects,  etc.  The  rates  for  storage  are  the  lowest, 
while  insurance  is  readily  granted  at  a  low  premium,  the  fire- 
proof qualities  of  the  structure  rendering  loss  from  a  conflagra- 
tion almost  impossible.  Warehouse  certificates  are  issued,  and 
fifty  men  are.constantly  employed,  Mr.  Warren,  the  manager, 
was  born  in  Boston,  but  was  brought  up  and  educated  in 
Chicago,  The  Hiram  Sibley  Warehouses  have  an  immense 
patronage,  and  include  among  their  permanent  customers  the 
leading  mercantile  houses  of  the  city. 


THE  ELLISON  SIGN    MANUFACTORY. 

A  representative  and  flourishing  concern  in  this  section  of 
the  city,  whose  superior  products  are  to  be  found  in  all  parts 
of  Chicago  and  vicinity,  is  the  Ellison  sign  manufactory, 
located  at  Nos.  70  and  72  Milwaukee  avenue.  This  busi- 
ness was  founded  on  February  15,  180.0,  by  Mr.  O.  M. 
Ellison,  a  gentleman  of  several  years'  practical  experience  in 
this  line  of  business,  and  who  has  gained  an  enviable  repu- 
tation for  the  prompt  and  reliable  manner  in  which  he  exe- 
cutes all  commissions  intrusted  to  him,  as  well  as  for  the 
originality  and  artistic  conception  of  his  goods.  From  the 
start  he  built  up  a  large  and  flourishing  business,  which  each 
year  he  has  seen  steadily  grow  and  develop,  and  he  is  to-day 
the  recipient  of  a  widespread  and  remunerative  patronage. 
His  works  are  in  a  central  location,  and  have  an  area  of  30 
x6o  feet.  These  spacious  and  commodious  premises  are  well 
appointed  throughout,  and  are  fully  equipped  with  the  best 
improved  tools  and  appliances  known  to  the  industry,  while 
every  facility  is  at  hand  for  its  successful  prosecution  on  an 

extensive  scale.  Mr. 
Ellison  employs  ten 
skilled  hands  the  year 
around  and  his  output 
is  very  large.  He 
manufactures  and  puts 
up  all  kinds  of  signs, 
making  a  specialty  of 
real  estate  signs.  He 
has  had  several  years' 
experience  in  putting 
up  signs,  and  few  men 
can  bring  to  bear  a 
better  knowledge  of 
the  most  effective  way 
of  catching  the  eye 
of  the  public  and 
attracting  their  atten- 
tion. He  is  constant- 
ly introducing  new 
styles  and  designs, 
and  has  executed  some 
of  the  most  handsome 
and  attractive  adver- 
tising singns  to  be 
seen  in  this  city  and 
other  parts  of  the 
country.  He  prompt- 
ly executes  all  com- 
missions satisfactorily 
and  in  the  highest 
style  of  the  art,  while 
he  quotes  the  lowest 
prices.  He  is  a  re- 
cognized leader  in  his  line,  and  can  furnish  anything  that 
may  be  required,  guaranteeing  unbounded  satisfaction. 

OTTO  ZEITZ. 

There  is  no  more  widely  known  store  or  one  whose  stock 
embraces  a  line  of  goods  better  suited  to  the  location  than 
the  one.  at  No.  274  North  avenue,  which  has  for  the  past 
twenty  years  been  conducted  as  a  first  class  jewelry  estab- 
lishment by  Mr.  Otto  Zeitz.  The  store  is  a  marvel  of 
neatness  and  good  taste ;  the  hardwood  cases,  counters  and 
shelving  are  artistic,  and  filled  with  a  fine  stock  of  goods, 
consisting  of  diamonds  and  other  precious  stones  and  gems, 
gold  and  silver  watches,  jewelry,  ornaments,  clocks,  silver 
and  plated  tableware,  and,  in  fact,  everything  in  the  line  of 
jewelers'  notions,  all  of  the  best  and  guaranteed  to  be  just  as 
represented.  Mr.  Zeitz  is  a  practical  jeweler  and  has  three 
competent  assistants,  and  is  enabled  to  do  the  finest 
jewelry  manufacturing  .and  watch  repairing  promptly.  Mr. 
Zeitz  was  born  in  Germany  and  has  resided  in  Chicago  for 
twenty-one  years,  where  he  has  earned  a  high  reputation  as. 
a  merchant  and  a  gentleman. 


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WM,    KLEMM. 

One  of  the  most  important  and  successful  industrial  enter- 
prises of  Chicago,  and  which  secures  to  this  city  the  most 
advanced  methods  and  perfect  facilities  for  the  manufacture  of 
special  and  improved  machinery  of  all  kinds,  is  that  of  Mr. 
William  Klemm,  the  well  known  machinist,  of  No.  196  S. 
Desplaines  street.  This  gentleman  was  born  in  Germany  and 
for  the  past  forty  years  has  been  a  resident  of  ttie  United 
States.  He  founded  this  business  in  1868,  and  the  history  of 
his  house  during  the  past  quarter  century  has  been  one  of 
continued  success  and  prosperity.  He  brings  to  bear  upon  its 
every  department  vast  practical  experience,  perfected  facilities, 
and  widespread  connections.  The  prenfises  at  first  occupied 
by  him  at  the  corner  of  Fifth  avenue  and  Van  Buren  street 
were  destroyed  in  the  great  fire  of  1871,  and  he  has  since  been 
located  at  his  present  address,  where  he  utilizes  an  entire  floor, 
25x125  feet  in  area.  The  various  departments  are  fully 
equipped  with  the  latest  improved  tools,  machinery,  and 
appliances;  eight  skilled  and  experienced  hands  are  employed, 
and  the  machinery  is  driven  by  a  100  horse  power  engine.  Mr, 
Klemm  is  an  inventor  of  distinction,  and  has  designed  and 
patented  many  useful  specialties,  chief  among  them  being  an 
improved  stone  jack  and  windlasses,  which  in  workmanship, 
efficiency  and  durability  excel  all  others.  These  jacks  are 
made  as  perfect  as  possible  in  every  detail,  the  best  of  care, 
skill  and  material  are  used  in  their  construction,  making 
them  the  lightest  and  most  powerful  jacks  ever  made.  Old 
jacks  are  promptly  repaired,  and  fine  jobbing  in  all  kinds  of 
machinery  is  specially  attended  to.  Mr.  Klemm  is  ably  assist- 
ed by  his  son,  Mr.  Wm.  Klemm,  a  young  man  of  marked 
ability  and  energy,  and  thoroughly  versed  in  every  detail  of 
the  industry.  The  trade  of  the  house  extends  over  all  parts 
of  the  continent,  the  annual  sales  exceeding  $20,000.  Mr. 
Klemm,  who  is  in  the  neighborhood  of  sixty  years,  is  an 
active,  hale  and  hearty  gentleman,  a  practical  machinist  and 
mechanical  engineer,  and  is  respected  and  esteemed  in  indus- 
trial circles  for  his  inventive  genius  and  great  mechanical 
ingenuity  and  skill. 


LYONS  BROS. 

One  of  the  largest,  finest  and  best  establishments  on  the 
North  side  is  the  Lyons  Brothers'  "China  Hall,"  at  No.  366 
East  Division  street.  The  main  store  occupies  the  ground 
floor  and  basement.  This  immense  concern  was  established 
five  years  ago  by  Messrs.  John  and  E.  Lyons,  and  owing  to 
their  industry  and1  straightforward  dealings  has  been  prosper- 
ous from  its  inception.  They  carry  an  immense  line  of  china, 
glass,  crockery  and  queensware,  as  well  as  all  the  novelties, 
bric-a-brac,  mantel  ornaments,  etc.,  in  china,  majolica  and 
other  dainty  goods.  Their  stock  of  lamps  is  exceptionally  fine, 
including  stand,  hanging,  piano  and  banquet  lamps  of  all 
styles,  qualities  and  designs  in  endless  profusion.  Their  line 
of  cut  glass  is  also  very  fine,  and  will  well  repay  a  visit  to 
"China  Hall."  This 'is  the  only  house  on  the  North  side 
devoted  exclusively  to  cut  glass  and  queensware,  and  carries  as 
elegant  a  stock  as  any  firm  in  the  city.  They  employ  a  force 
of  five  salesmen  and  are  always  prompt  and  courteous  to  their 
trade.  Both  of  the  Messrs.  Lyons  are  natives  of  New  York,  and 
have  been  in  Chicago  for  some  years  They  are  popular  in 
commercial  and  social  circles,  and  have  a  rapidly  growing- 
trade. 

LOUIS  A.  ANTOINE. 

The  jewelry  business  conducted  by  Mr.  Louis  A.  Antoine  at 
312  East  North  avenue  is  both  representative  and  well 
established,  and,  although  Mr.  Antoine  has  conducted  this 
enterprise  but  a  short  time,  he  has  met  with  the  greatest  and 
most  flattering  success.  The  business  was  established  four- 
teen years  ago  by  Mr.  M.  B.  Essner,  who  conducted  it  until 
1889,  when  he  was  succeeded  by  Mr.  Louis  C.  Kruezer,  who 
sold  out  in  1891  to  Mr.  Antoine,  the  present  proprietor.  Mr. 
Antoine  is  a  practical  jeweler  and  watchmaker.  lie  \vas 
born  in  France,  and  has  resided  in  Chicago  for  a  number  of 


years.  He  has  an  attractive  store,  well  furnished  and  thor- 
oughly stocked  with  a  fine  line  of  superior  goods,  consisting  of 
watches  of  the  best  makes,  diamonds  of  the  best  selection  and 
purest  water,  many  being  fine  matched  stones  hard  to  dupli- 
cate, jewelry  of  all  kinds,  clocks,  canes,  silverware,  etc.  A 
specialty  is  made  of  fine  watch  repairing.  Mr.  Antoine  has  a 
liberal  patronage  and  very  large  trade.  He  is  popular  and  has 
numerous  friends,  by  whom  he  is  held  in  the  highest  esteem. 
There  is  a  manufacturing  department  connected  with  the 
store,  in  which  he  employs  skilled  workmen  and  is  prepared 
to  execute  all  kinds  of  orders  in  the  manufacturing  jewelry 
line,  and  has  large  and  commodious  quarters  completely 
furnished  with  fine  showcases,  counters,  etc.  Mr.  Antoine 
will  make  a  great  success  of  the  venture,  and  we  bespeak  for 
him  the  liberal  and  continued  patronage  of  the  citizens  of  the 
district. 


EMIL  JACOB. 

The  painter's  trade  is  one  of  the  most  important  in  Chicago, 
and  the  members  of  this  business  manifest  great  talent,  energy 
arjd  enterprise.  One  of  the  best  shops  on  the  West  side  to 
get  any  kind  of  work  in  this  line  done  neatly  and  expeditious- 
ly,  or  to  purchase  supplies  in  the  line  of  paints,  oils,  varnishes, 
wall  papers,  etc.,  is  that  of  Mr.  Emil  Jacob,  located  at  No. 
5917  Wentworth  avenue.  This  house  was  opened  by  Mr. 
Jacob  during  1890,  and  under  his  able  and  efficient  man- 
agement already  enjoys  a  fair  share  of  the  local  patronage. 
The  store  is  10x40  feet  in  dimensions,  and  contains  an 
admirable  selection  of  paints,  oils,  varnishes,  brushes,  wall 
paper,  window  shades,  picture  frames,  room  moulding  and 
kindred  commodities.  Estimates  are  likewise  furnished  and 
contracts  completed  for  paper  hanging,  graining,  calcimining, 
glazing  and  fresco  painting,  a  prominent  feature  being  made 
of  sign  and  ornamental  work.  Several  skilled  hands  are 
employed.  Satisfaction  is  guaranteed  in  every  instance, 
while  charges  are  uniformly  based  on  a  scale  of  strict  modera- 
tion. Mr.  Jacob  is  of  German  nationality,  is  a  thoroughly 
skilled  exponent  of  the  painter's  and  decorator':,  craft,  and 
has  been  a  respected  resident  of  Chicago  for  the  past  two 
years. 

ZERO    MARX. 

A  genius  in  the  manufacture  of  beautiful  and  unique  signs 
is  Mr.  Zero  Marx.  He  is  a  native  of  Germany,  and  came  to 
Chicago  thirteen  years  ago.  Before  locating  here  he  began 
the  manufacture  of  his  beautiful  signs  in  St.  Louis,  and« 
received  the  highest  commendations  as  well  as  a  most  liberal 
patronage  for  his  work.  But  considering  Chicago  a  better 
business  center,  he  located  here,  and  has  met  with  a  satis- 
factory and  phenomenal  success.  Mr,  Marx  makes  the  finest 
signs  for  banks,  offices,  breweries,  factories,  stores,  etc. ,  that 
are  made  in  America.  The  designs  in  wood  and  carved  work 
are  novel  and  beautiful,  while  the  lettering  and  scenery  cannot 
be  anywhere  excelled.  He  has  received  high  commendations 
wherever  his  work  has  been  exhibited,  and  it  has  only  to  be 
seen  to  be  appreciated.  At  the  St.  Louis  Exhibition  of  Art, 
Mr.  Marx  received  the  first  premium,  and  diplomas  for  his 
work  in  1874,  1875,  1076,  1877  and  1878,  and  from  the  New 
Zealand  International  Exhibition,  Australia,  he  received  the 
gold  medal  and  diploma,  first  order  of  merit  in  1882.  He 
occupies  for  the  purposes  of  -his  business  the  six-story  brick 
building  at  160-162  Superior  street.  This  he  erected  at  a 
cost  of  .$50,000.  It  is  50x100  feet  in  dimensions,  and  is  sup- 
plied with  every  modern  convenience  and  appliance  for  the 
successful  conduct  of  the  business.  The  South  side  office  is 
located  at  124  Fifth  avenue,  the  telephone  number  being  5036. 
Fifty  experienced  and  skilled  artists  are  kept  constantly  em- 
ployed by  Mr.  Marx  in  this  work,  and  he  has  orders  always 
ahead  sufficient  to  keep  his  force  in  steady  employment.  The 
trade  is  very  large,  extending  to  all  portions  of  the  United 
States,  and  these  signs  are  becoming  more  celebrated  every 
year.  Mr.  Marx  is  a  genius,  a  gentleman  of  rare  busi- 
ness ability  and  the  highest  standing,  and  is  undoubtedly  the 
leading  sign-writer  to-day  in  the  United  States. 


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B.  PENNINGTON  &  CO. 

Though  it  is  true  that  the  West  skle  possesses  many  fine 
drug  stores,  yet  it  would  be  difficult  to  find  a  more  thoroughly 
representative  house,  in  every  sense  of  the  word,  than  that  of 
Messrs.  B.  I'ennington  &  Co.,  at  1056  Milwaukee  avenue. 
It  is  five  years  ago  since  Mr.  Pennington  first  opened  the 
doors  of  this  pharmacy  to  the  public,  and  during  that  time 
he  has  worthily  sustained  his  reputation  for  his  excellent 
drugs,  and  for  his  reliability  and  accuracy  in  compounding 
and  dispensing  physicians'  prescriptions.  The  store,  25x65 
feet  in  dimensions,  is  neat  and  well  appointed  and  hand- 
somely furnished  throughout,  possessing  all  modern  improve- 
ments, and  being  equipped  with  everything  that  tends  to 
facilitate  the  successful  prosecution  of  his  business.  A  large 
soda  fountain  is  a  principal  feature  of  the  facilities  for 
meeting  the  requirements  of  the  public.  Mr.  Pennington  is 
a  graduate  of  the  Stockholm  College  of  Pharmacy  and  a 
registered  member  of  the  Illinois  State  Board  of  Pharmacy. 
He  has  been  in  this  country  for  fifteen  years,  and  is  a  gentleman 
of  high  reputation  in  the  community,  while  his  past  success 
and  close  application  to  his  profession  are  ample  assurances 
of  his  continued  prosperity.  The  stock  carried  comprises  a 
large  and  varied  stock  of  drugs  and  pure  chemicals, 
standard  proprietary  remedies  of  acknowledged  merit,  sanitary 
preparations,  herbs,  barks,  roots,  etc.,  also  a  full  line  of 
toilet  articles,  perfumes,  soaps,  sponges,  brushes, 
chamois,  fancy  goods  and  everything  that  conies  under  that 
most  comprehensive  term,  druggists'  sundries.  Physicians' 
prescriptions  are  carefully  compounded  at  all  hours  of  the 
day  or  night,  and  Mr.  Pennington  himself  exercises  close 
personal  supervision  over  this  department,  although  he 
employs  duly  qualified  graduate  assistants.  The  number  of 
the  telephone  call  is  4705,  and  orders  receive  prompt  atten- 
tion. This  establishment  is  a  representative  one  in  this 
section  of  the  city. 

CHARLES  A.  MOSES 

Chicago's  development  upon  a  scale  of  such  magnificence, 
and  of  such  elaborate  and  substantial  architectural  charac- 
teristics, reflects  the  highest  credit  upon  the  building  trade, 
and  which  is  nowhere  more  ably  represented  than  here. 
Among  the  representative  members  of  the  trade  is  Mr. 
Charles  A.  Moses,  the  well-known  mason,  builder  and  general 
contractor,  located  at  159  La  Salle  street,  room  78.  Mr. 
Moses  is  a  native  of  New  York,  who  early  in  life  acquired  a 
,  thorough  practical  knowledge  in  every  detail  of  the  masons' 
and  builders'  trades.  He  has  been  actively  engaged  in 
building  operations  in  Chicago  since  1873,  and  has  taken  a 
creditable  part  in  the  rearing  of  the  new  city  since  the  great 
fire.  He  has  had  valuable  experience  in  doing  the  mason 
and  other  work  on  some  of  the  largest  and  finest  buildings 
ever  erected  in  this  city.  He  is  prepared  to  estimate  accu- 
rately on  any  description  of  work  in  his  line,  and  quotes 
lowest  rates,  commensurate  with  good,  honest  work.  He 
adheres  rigidly  to  specifications,  employs  only  skillful'relia- 
ble  journeymen,  and  exercises  close  personal  supervision 
over  all  jobs.  Among  the  hundreds  of  contracts  executed  by 
him,  may  be  mentioned  the  Ogle  County,  111.,  Court  House; 
Kane  County, 111.,  Court  House  ;  the  handsome  building  of  the 
Standard  Club,  Inter  Ocean  Building,  Macon  County,  Decatur, 
111.,  Court  House,  and  numerous  other  government  and 
public  buildings,  besides  hosts  of  private  residences  and 
blocks  of  stores.  Mr.  Moses  has  made  a  close  practical 
study  of  every  advance  made  in  the  science  of  modern  archi- 
tecture. He  is  fully  conversant  with  fireproof  construction, 
using  only  brick,  steel  and  stone,  and  is  prepared  to  contract 
to  erect  all  descriptions  of  fireproof  public  and  private 
buildings.  He  is  an  active  member  of  the  Builders'  and 
Traders'  Exchange,  a  popular  and  public-spirited  citizen, 
and  is  worthy  of  the  large  measure  of  success  achieved  in 
this  difficult,  yet  so  vitally  essential  branch  of  skilled  indus- 
try. During  the  last  two  years  the  business  has  been  under 
the  charge  of  Mr.  T.  A.  Dungan,  who  at  that  time  assumed 
the  duties  of  general  manager,  and  it  is  to  his  sound  judg- 


ment and  vast  experience  that  much  of  the  success  of  the 
business  is  due.  Mr.  Dungan  has  charge  of  every  detail 
of  the  business,  and  is  in  every  respect  fully  competent  tolill 
the  responsible  duties  of  his  office.  \Ve  refer  especially  to 
his  activity  in  the  construction  of  the  Auditorium,  as  well 
as  numerous  other  prominent  buildings.  Mr.  Dungan  is  a 
native  of  Philadelphia,  but  has  been  a  resident  of  Chicago 
ten  years,,  and  commands  the  universal  respect  of  all  having 
business  dealings  with  him. 


THE  SEARLE  &  HERETH   COMPANY. 

No  department  of 'commercial  enterprise  in  Chicago  is  of 
more  direct  value  and  importance  to  the  community  at  large 
than  that  in  which  the  practical  manufacturing  chemist  brings 
to  bear  his  professional  skill  and  experience.  In  this  con- 
nection the  attention  of  our  readers  is  directed  to  the 
extensive  and  representative  The  Searle  &  Hereth  Company, 
manufacturers  of  standard  pharmaceutical  preparations,  whose 
salesroom  and  laboratory  are  located  at  the  northwest  corner 
of  Canal  and  Jackson  streets.  This  business  was  established 
in  1887  in  Omaha,  Neb.  Eventually  in  1890  it  was  removed 
to  Chicago,  and  incorporated  with  a  capital  of  $150,000,  its 
executive  officers  being  Mr.  G.  D.  Searle,  president;  Mr. 
Frank  S.  Hereth,  vice  president,  and  Mr  W.  A.  Krag,  secre- 
tary and  treasurer.  The  officers  have  had  long  experience, 
and  possess  the  expert  skill  requisite  for  the  preparation  of 
their  various,  highly  endorsed,  standard  pharmaceutical 
preparations.  They  occupy  a  spacious  building  fully  supplied 
with  every  convenience.  The  laboratory  is  equipped  with  the 
latest  improved  apparatus  and  appliances  necessary  for  the 
accurate  preparation  of  their  various  specialties.  A  well- 
disciplined  and  highly  efficient  corps  of  skilled  operatives  are 
employed,  and  the  trade  of  the  company  extends  throughout 
almost  the  entire  United  States.  Any  preparation  bearing 
the  name  and  stamp  of  The  Searle  &  Hereth  Company  is 
always  accepted  by  The  trade  as  a  standard  article,  and  is 
absolutely  unexcelled  for  purity,  quality,  strength  and 
uniformity  by  that  of  any  other  house  in  America  or  Europe. 
The  officers  are  highly  esteemed  in  trade  circles  for  their 
professionaLability.  and  it  is  their  earnest  desire  to  merit  by 
the  strictest  principles  of  integrity  a  continuance  of  the  liberal 
and  influential  support  already  enjoyed.  This  prominent 
establishment  gives  every  promise  of  a  long  and  prosperous 
future,  which  a  continuance  of  the  present  able  management 
will  certainly  insure  it  in  this  valuable  industry.  Mr.  F.  S. 
Hereth.  the  vice  president  and  chemist,  to  jWhom  much  of  the 
success  of  this  company  is  due,  is  a  professor  of  pharmacy  in 
the  Chicago  College  of  Pharmacy,  and  is  eminently  qualified 
for  that  important  position.  The  Searle  &  Hereth  Company  is 
prepared  to  make  preparations  according  to  special  or  private 
formulas,  and  solicits  correspondence  regarding  the  same. 


T.  J.  DOUGLAS. 

Among  those  engaged  in  growing  flowers  and  plants  in  this 
city  is  Mr.  T.  J.  Douglas,  whose  greenhouses  and  store  are  at 
241  4Cth  street,  corner  Langley  avenue.  Mr.  Douglas  has 
probably  had  a  longer  experience  than  any  other  in  this  busi- 
ness, having  been  engaged  in  it  fora  period  of  forty  years,  lie 
is  a  native  of  England,  and  some  years  ago  went  to  Australia, 
where  he  did  an  extensive  business  as  a  florist.  In  1871  he 
settled  in  this  city,  and  has  since  been  enjoying  a  well-merited 
and  deserved  success  and  secured  a  first-class  wholesale  and 
retail  trade.  He  has  fine,  large  greenhouses,  which  cover  half 
an  acre  of  ground,  and  grows  all  kinds  of  flowers,  plants, 
shrubs,  etc.,  supplying  a  widespread  demand.  He  makes  a 
specialty  of  cut  flowers  and  furnishes  bouquets,  center-pieces 
for  the  table,  in  new  and  beautiful  designs,  and  memorial 
emblems  for  funerals,  etc.  Mr.  Douglas  possesses  most  excel- 
lent taste  in  the  arrangement  of  flowers,  and  has  a  splendid 
custom,  which  comes  from  all  classes  of  the  community.  lie 
also  gives  his  personal  attention  to  laying  out  and  taking  care 
of  gardens,  and  as  a  florist  and  horticulturist  is  pronounced  one 
of  the  best  in  the  city. 


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CHAS.    V.   KUDER, 

Among  the  leading  and  representative  concerns  in  Chicago 
engaged  in  this  important  line  of  industrial  trade,  is  the  estab- 
lishment of  Mr.  Charles  V.  Kuder.  manufacturer  of  metal 
cornices,  skylights,  slate,  tin  and  iron  roofing,  located 
at  No.  5315  Wentworth  avenue.  Mr.  Kuder  has  ob- 
tained a  first-class  reputation  in  his  line,  and  is  highly 
indorsed  by  builders,  architects,  property  owners  and  house- 
holders, owing  to  the  superiority,  finish  and  durability  of  his 
workmanship.  Born  in  Pennsylvania,  he  removed  to  Chicago 
in  1879,  and,  having  acquired  a  thorough  knowledge  of  this 
trade  in  all  its  branches  by  years  of  practical  experience,  he 
inaugurated  this  establishment  on  hi<  own  account  in  1888, 
and  from  the  start  has  built  up  a  large  and  influential  trade. 
He  is  a  thoroughly  practical  and  expert  galvanized  iron  worker 
and  roofer,  fully  acquainted  with  every  detail  of  this  useful 
industry  and  the  requirements  of  the  most  exacting  patrons. 
The  premises  occupied  are  conveniently  located,  having  a 
frontage  of  32  by  a  depth  of  50  feet.  The  spacious  and 
commodious  shop  is  well  appointed  in  every  respect,  while 
the  workshop  is  fully  equipped  with  all  necessary  tools  and 


at  31  and  33  E.  Indiana  street,  and  resumed  their  prosper- 
ous career,  building  up  a  business  which,  in  this  extraordi- 
narily short  time,  has  spread  to  every  important  center  in 
the  country.  They  employ  a  staff  of  twenty-five  most  skilful 
workers,  and  have  at  hand  all  the  latest  improved  machinery 
known  to  the  trade.  Ample  steam  power  is  rented  with 
premises,  and  they  have  the  most  perfect  facilities  for  the 
production  of  moldings  of  the  most  elaborate  patterns  and 
designs,  in  gilt,  gold,  bronze,  ivory,  ebony,  etc.,  for  all 
decorative  purposes.  These  goods  embody  the  highest  style 
of  art,  and  reflect  the  greatest  credit  on  the  taste  shown  by 
the  firm,  and  their  knowledge  of  the  wants  of  the  best  class 
of  American  trade.  Mr.  Charles  Weiland  is  a  native  of 
Chicago,  and  Mr.  Albin  Freiberg,  of  Germany,  the  latter 
gentleman  having  com,;  to  this  city  fifteen  years  ago,  and 
both  are  prominent  members  of  the  Masonic  Order. 

H.  J.  SCHIRKOWSKY. 

There  is  no  more  popular  style  of  advertising  in  existence, 
than  that  obtained  by  good  readable  signs.  No  matter  what 
your  business  may  be,  you  want  the  world  to 
know  it,  and  where  you  may  be  found,  to  meet 
your  patrons.  One  of  the  most  extensive  sign 
works  in  the  city,  and  certainly  one  of  the  best,  is 
that  of  Mr.  H.  J.  Schirkowsky  at  Nos.  84  and  86 
Chicago  avenue.  Mr.  Schirkowsky  established  his 
business  seven  years  ago  at  the  same  location,  where 
he  occupies  the  main  floor  and  basement,  and  em- 
ploys four  assistants  in  caring  for  his  extensive  and 
constantly  increasing  trade.  He  is  an  artist  of 
ability  and  experience,  and  does  excellent  work  in 
signs  of  all  kinds,  plain  and  artistic,  and  in  gold  or 
silver  leaf  lettering  he  has  no  equal  in  the  city. 
He  makes  a  specialty  of  brewers'  signs,  which  he 
makes  to  order,  of  any  style  or  in  any  quantity. 
Mr.  Schirkowsky  is  a  young  man  of  energy  and  in- 
dustry, and  has  a  large  circle  of  business  and  so- 
cial friends. 


GEORGE  &  MILLER. 


appliances.  Here  ten  skilled  workmen  are  employed  under 
the  personal  supervision  of  the  proprietor,  and  the  trade  of 
the  house  extends  throughout  all  sections  of  the  city.  Mr. 
Kuder  manufactures  to  order  metallic  skylights,  galvanized 
iron  cornices,  gutters,  ventilators,  etc.,  also  leaders,  tin  and 
iron  roofing,  and  corrugated  iron  sidings  for  buildings.  His 
work-  is  unrivaled  for  finish  and  uniform  excellence,  and  is  highly 
indorsed  by  all  experts.  Estimates  are  furnished  and  con- 
tracts of  any  size  entered  into  and  executed  promptly  and 
satisfactorily.  Jobbing  is  also  promptly  attended  to,  while 
the  prices  charged  are  invariably  fair  and  reasonable.  Mr. 
Kuder  is  highly  esteemed  in  trade  circles  for  his  skill,  energy 
and  integrity,  justly  meriting  the  liberal  patronage  he  has 
secured. 


Tjjpp^Egp 

There  isconsiderable  activity  in  the  real  estate  mar- 
^r^  ket  in  Chicago  at  the  present  time,  and  opportunities 
are  being  offered  in  city  and  suburban  improved  and 
unimproved  property,  which  cannot   prove   otherwise 
than  profitable  to  those   making   investments.     Among  those* 
who    are   actively    buying    and  selling  realty  is  the  firm  of 


WEILAND  &  FREIBERG. 

With  the  great  improvement  which  has  been  noticeable  of 
late  in  the  quality  of  the  articles  demanded  by  the  educated 
public  in  every  branch  of  the  fine  art  industries  there  is,  as 
a  consequence,  a  corresponding  improvement  in  the  character 
of  the  productions.  In  the  line  of  fancy  ornamental  mold- 
ings Messrs.  Weiland  &  Freiberg  occupy  a  leading  position. 
They  began  business  in  1890,  at  No.  103  Fulton  street,  but 
in  the  beginning  of  the  following  year  were  so  unfortunate 
as  to  lose  both  stock  and  premises  by  fire.  This  has,  how- 
ever, only  served  to  bring  out  into  prominent  relief  the 
characteristic  energy  of  the  firm,  for  they  almost  immediately 
re-established  themselves  in  their  present  elegible  quarters. 


George  &  Miller,  who  occupy  office  ing  in  the  Chamber 
of  Commerce  building.  Mr.  T.  M.  George  and  Mr  H. 
[.  Miller,  the  co-partners,  are  well  informed  as  to  real 
estate  matters,  and  they  have  many  valuable  building  and 
manufacturing  sites  for  sale  or  rent,  also  dwellings  in 
desirable  locations  in  the  city  and  environs.  Messrs. 
George  &  Miller  give  their  personal  attention  lo  the  pur- 
chase and  sale  of  real  estate,  the  valuation  of  property 
and  to  loans  on  mortgage  and  collecting  rents,  examining 
titles,  and  taking  charge  of  estates  of  absentee  owners, 
etc.  They  also  have  some  very  desirable  South  side  lands 
to  sell  at  bargains,  and  can  offer  the  best  inducements  to 
those  seeking  good  paying  permanent  investments.  Mr. 
George  was  born  in  Cook  county,  and  has  resided  in  Chicago 
the  past  twelve  years.  Mr.  Miller  is  a  native  of  Worcester, 
O.  For  some  time  he  was  engaged  in  the  real  estate  business 
in  Omaha.  They  both  bring  a  wide  range  of  practical  exper- 
ience to  bear  upon  the  real  estate  business  and  have  formed 
solid  connections  with  capitalists,  investors  and  property  owners 
and  are  well  equipped  to  carry  through  to  a  successful  issue 
realty  operationsof  any  magnitude.  Telephone,  2537.  Messrs. 
Georee  &  Miller  make  a  specialty  of  building  lots  in  the  addi- 
tion to  Yost,  and  also  to  the  addition  to  Harvey,  where  they 
are  now  building  half  a  hundred  houses.  They  also  have  bar- 
gains to  offer  in  acres  in  various  sections  of  the  South  side. 
When  desired  houses  will  be  erected  to  suit  purchasers  of  lots, 
and  terms  made  for  payment  in  monthly  or  other  stated  install- 
.  ments. 


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CHICAGO  SPECIALTY  BOX  CO. 

One  of  the  most  progressive  and  reliable  concerns  in  the 
great  western  metropolis,  actively  engaged  in  the  manufacture 
of  skeletons  and  supplies  for  wine  merchants  and  liquor  deal- 
ers, is  that  known  as  the  Chicago  Specialty  Box  Company,  226 
and  228  Kinzie  street,  of  which  Messrs.  G.  Hochstadter  and 
S.  Levy  are  the  popular  and  enterprising  proprietors.  This 
business  was  established  in  1 889  by  Messrs.  Hochstadter  and 

Levy,  who  have  already  built 
up  a  liberal  and  influential 
patronage  in  all  sections  of  the 
United  States.  They  occupy 
three  spacious  floors,  50x120 
feet  in  dimensions,  fully 
equipped  with  special  machin- 
ery, operated  by  steam  power. 
Their  new  improved  machin- 
ery enables  them  to  furnish 
skeletons  branded  in  the  tastiest 
style,  with  any  name  or  brand 
desired.  The  company'^ 
skeletons  always  contain 
bottles,  corks,  cnps,  labels, 
tissue  paper,  patent  partitions 
or  straw  covers.  They  also 
manufacture  and  import  all 
•  kinds  of  bottling  machinery, 
and  are  sole  proprietors  of  the 
Eclipse  DryCapperandWorld's 
Fair  Corker.  The  quality  and 

selection  of  their  goods  is  the 

very  best,  and  they  do  not  attempt  to  follow  competition  where 
quality  is  sacrificed.  They  only  handle  and  manufacture  first- 
class  goods,  and  their  aim  is  to  faithfully  serve  their  customers, 
thus  gaining  their  entire  confidence  and  permanently  enlarging 
their  trade.  They  will  be  glad  to  submit  sketches  of  labels 
free  of  charge,  and  to  give  estimates  on  the  same.  Orders  are 
promptly  filled  at  the  lowest  possible  prices,  and  complete 
satisfaction  is  guaranteed  patrons.  Both  Messrs.  Hochstadter 
and  Levy  were  born  in  Germany,  but  have  resided  in  Chicago 
many  years,  where  they  are  highly  regarded  in  trade  circles 
for  their  business  ability  and  integrity.  Mr.  Hochstadter  was 
formerly  distillers'  agent  and  commission  merchant,  while 
Mr.  Levy  was  book-keeper  for  Messrs.  Strauss  &  Hamburgher, 
wholesale  cigars,  Lake  street.  They  now  employ  thirty  skilled 
hands  in  their  factory,  and  their  sales  for  the  past  year  amounted 
to  over  $200,000. 

GEO.  B.   READ  &  CO. 

Mr.  Geo.  B.  Read,  the  senior  partner  in  the  well-known  firm 
of  Messrs.  Geo.  B.  Read  and  Company  of  No.  963  W.  Van 
Buren  street,  formerly  conducted  a  high  class  business  in  the 
line  of  carriage-making,  horseshoeing,  etc.,  at  Springfield, 
Mass.,  for  upwards  of  twenty  years,  but  on  the  loss  of  his 
premises  by  fire,  about  twelve  years  ago,  he  came  to  this  city. 
In  1881,  finding  a  suitable  opening,  he  founded  the  present 
establishment,  admitting  Mr.  W.  B.  Read  to  the  partnership, 
and  assuming  the  style  as  at  present  known.  Fortune  smiled 
upon  the  effort,  and  they  have  been  successful  in  building  up 
a  large  and  prosperous  business  among  a  select  and  most  de- 
sirable class  of  patrons.  The  senior  partner  was  for  a  time 
employed  under  the  War  Department,  in  Springfield,  and 
afterward  at  Providence,  R.  I.,  and  New  Lendon,  Conn.,  per- 
forming his  duties  with  characteristic  zeal  and  ability.  He  is 
a  practical -man,  of  great  experience  and  ripe  judgment,  who 
thoroughly  understands  every  detail  of  his  work.  The  premises 
on  Van  Buren  street  are  spacious  and  convenient  for  the  inter- 
esting work  carried  on,  the  blacksmith  and  paint  shops  having 
each  a  floor  space  of  800  square  feet,  while  the  woodworking 
apartment  contains  400.  Carriage-making  is  done  in  all  its 
branches,  the  finished  articles  being  highly  reputed  for  their 
many  excellent  qualities  of  strength,  lightness, durability,  etc., 
and  the  superior  finish  and  style  which  they  exhibit.  A  very 
important  department  is  devoted  wholly  to  repairing  and  paint- 


ing, the  heads  of  the  firm  giving  their  personal  superintendence 
here,  and  turning  out  work  that  is  their  best  advertisement  and 
recommendation.  Horseshoeing  is  done  by  experienced  and 
trained  assistants,  this  establishment  being  the  resort  of  the 
best  racing  men,  who  can  nowhere  else  receive  such  careful 
attention  in  the  intricate  business  of  the  scientific  shoeing  of 
their  trotters.  Mr.  Geo.  B.  Read  was  born  near  Providence, 
R.  I.,  and  has,  like  so  many  others  who  haTe  come  West, 
developed  a  pre-eminent  fitness  to  meet  the  exact  wants  of  the 
Western  trade.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Masonic  Order  of  the 
thirty-second  degree,  of  the  Koyal  League,  and  of  the  Chicago 
Carriage  Manufacturers'  Association,  and  is  widely  known  and 
warmly  esteemed  by  a  large  class,  among  both  commercial  and 
social  circles.  Both  partners  are  members  of  Washington 
Camp  No.  I,  P.  O.  S.  of  A  ,  also  of  the Commanderies. 


SCHULTZ  &   HIRSCH. 

Chicago  has  become  headquarters  for  the  trade  in  high  grade 
mattresses,  bedding,  feathers  and  supplies,  largely  owing  to 
the  ably  directed  efforts  of  Messrs.  Schultz  &  Hirsch,  leading 
manufacturers  in  this  line,  and  the  ability  and  integrity  of 
whose  methods  is  shown  by  the  development  of  a  very  large 
and  flourishing  trade.  Mr.  F.  Schultz  and  Mr.  J.  Hirsch 


formed  the  present  copartnership  in  iSSo,  and  originally 
located  at  No.  119  W.  Van  Buren  street,  whence  they  removed 
to  their  present  site,  260  and  262  S.  Desplaines  street  in  1887, 
in  order  to  secure  the  greatly  needed  increase  of  facilities. 
Here  they  occupy  an  entire  four-story  brick  building,  60x125 
feet  in  dimensions,  and  where  they  employ  upwards  of  seventy- 
five  hands  in  the  manufacture  of  curled  hair,  moss,  wool,  husk 
and  excelsior  mattresses,  full  lines  of  comforters,  pillows, 
cushions  and  the  finest  and  heaviest  feather  beds  made  any- 
where. These  are  the  best  feather  beds  now  on  the  market; 
all  the  feathers  are  pure  geese,  live  picked,  most  carefully  sorted 
and  thoroughly  cleansed  by  the  most  approved  sanitary  process. 
The  firm  manufacture  the  best  hair  mattresses,  having  their 
own  direct  importations  of  South  American  curled  hair,  am! 
prepare  same  in  the  most  careful  manner.  All  work  is  done 
thoroughly  by  expert  employes,  and  their  goods  are  the  popu- 
lar favorites  with  the  best  class  of  trade  throughout  the  United 
States.  The  firm  deal  generally  in  all  descriptions  of  bedding 
supplies,  and  make  a  prominent  specialty  of  live  geese  feathers, 
curled  hair,  moss,  wool,  husk,  tow,  excelsior  and  ticking  of  all 
kinds.  They  also  deal  in  such  novelties  as  improved  cots, 
cribs,  patent  springs,  etc..  and  offer  the  most  substantial  in- 
ducements to  mattress  makers,  dealers  in  bedding,  etc.,  both 
as  to  price  and  quality.  Messrs.  Schultz  &  Hirsch  are  mer- 
chants and  manufacturers  of  soundest  judgment  and  most  pro- 
gressive methods.  They  are  energetic,  enterprising  and  pop- 
ular, and  guarantee  entire  satisfaction  to  every  customer,  and 
we  cannot  too  strongly  recommend  this  responsible  house  to 
the  attention  and  patronage  of  the  trade  generally. 


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C.    HILDEBRANDT. 

One  of  the  best  known  business  houses  on  the  West  Side 
is  that  of  Mr.  C.  Hildebrandt,  dealer  in  furniture  and  uphols- 
terer. Mr.  Hildebrandt  has  had  long  practical  experience 
in  the  business,  and  since  1887  established  in  his  present 
location,  575  W.  Twelfth  street.  The  premises  have  an  area  of 
25x75  feet,  and  afford  every  facility  and  convenience  for 
the  display  of  the  large  stock  that  is  always  carried,  and  doing 
upholstery  work,  making  repairs,  etc.  The  stock  displayed 
embraces  parlor  and  chamber  suites  in  all  the  new  styles: 
hall,  library,  dining  room  and  kitchen  furniture,  also  chairs, 
sofas,  lounges,  rockers  and  everything  that  belongs  to  the 
business.  The  goods  are  all  marked  down  to  the  very  lowest 
prices,  and  customers  are  assured  of  the  best  value  in  all 
purchases  made  at  this  reliable  house.  Mr.  Hildebrandt's 
long  connection  with  the  business  in  which  he  is  engaged 
enables  him  to  obtain  the  very  best  strong  substantial  furniture 
and  to  give  the  best  satisfaction  to  all  having  dealings  with 
him.  As  an  upholsterer  he  has  a  wide  reputation  and  is  fully 
equal  to  the  best  in  the  city.  He  is  prompt  in  his  attention  to 
ordersforall  work  in  this  direction,  and  in  repairing,  repaint- 
ing and  varnishing  furniture.  He  is  very  moderate  in  his 
prices  and  is  doing  a  splendid  flourishing  business.  Mr.  Hilde- 
brandt is  a  German  by  birth,  and  came  to  Chicago  nine  years 
ago.  He  is  a  middle-aged  gentleman  of  unquestioned  re- 
putation as  a  business  man  and  citizen,  and  is  a  popular 
member  of  the  Knights  of  Pythias  and  Knights  of  Honor. 


JOHN  F.  ALLES  &  BRO. 

No  industry  is  of  such  essential  importance  to  every  citi- 
zen as  that  of  the  plumber  and  gas  fitter.  There  is  no  se- 
curity for  the  health  and  comfort  of  the  population  where 
the  best  rules  that  govern  sanitary  plumbing  have  been  over- 
looked, for  dread  and  insidious  diseases  invariably  follow 
any  violation  of  the  principles  of  hygienic  plumbing.  Hap- 
pily Chicago  numbers  among  her  enterprising  tradesmen 
and  mechanics  some  of  the  most  reputable  and  experienced 
sanitary  plumbers  in  the  United  States.  Among  the  fore- 
most of  these  is  the  well-known  and  reputable  house  of  John 
F.  Alles  &  Bro.,  233  Lincoln  avenue.,  near  Western 
avenue  and  Larabee  street,  who  are  both  natives  of  this  city 
and  who  founded  their  business  nine  years  ago,  bringing  to 
bear  a  wide  range  of  practical  experience  and  skill.  They  have 
a  well  deserved  reputation  for  the  thoroughness  and  excellence 
of  their  work,  and  are  patronized  by  the  leading  contrac- 
tors, builders  and  architects  of  the  city.  They  occupy  the 
ground  floor  and  basement  of  the  Alles'  Block,  a  building 
which  consists  of  three  stores  and  fifteen  large  flats,  and 
is  owned  and  was  built  by  them  in  1888  at  a  cost  of 
$40,000.  The  premises  are  115x75  feet  in  dimensions, 
and  are  elegant  in  every  appointment.  The  store  is 
25x85  feet  in  dimensions,  and  is  filled  with  a  well 
selected  stock  of  plumbers  and  gas-fitters'  appliances, 
including  lead  and  iron  pipe,  gas  and  steam  fixtures, 
hydrants,  pumps,  wash  basins,  bathtubs,  water  closets, 
iron  sinks,  sheet  lead,  kitchen  boilers,  faucets  and  every- 
thing pertaining  to  the  business  of  the  plumber  and 
gas-fitter.  .  All  kinds  of  sanitary  plumbing,  gas  fitting  and 
sewerage  work  is  done,  and  jobbing  is  promptly  attended  to. 
Estimates  are  furnished  and  contracts  are  entered  into  for 
the  complete  plumbing,  lighting  and  heating  of  buildings 
of  any  size.  This  house  has  about  forty  skilled  workmen 
in  its  employ,  and  all  work  is  fully  guaranteed.  Among 
many  large  buildings  that  have  been  supplied  by  this  house, 
the  Rossville  Building  146  S.  State  street,  the  Streeter  Build- 
ing, the  Crilly  Block,  the  German  Hospital  and  others  are 
samples  of  the  high  class  of  patronage.  This  house  also  did 
the  plumbing  for  the  Fourteenth  street  pumping  station.  The 
business  done  by  this  house  amounts  to  over  $100,000  each 
year,  and  is  of  the  most  important  character.  The  gentle- 
men of  this  firm  are  young  men,  and  are  characterized  by 
their  superior  energy  and  ability;  they  are  members  of  the 
Master  Plumbers'  Association.  Mr.  John  F.  Alles  is  a  mem- 


ber of  the  Royal  Arcanum  and  the  Mystic  Circle  ;  Mr.  Joseph 
W.  Alles  is  a  member  of  the  Knights  of  Pythias  and  the 
Turners'  Society.  They  are  both  prominent  in  social  circles 
and  widely  known  as  business  men  of  the  most  stable  char- 
acter. 

HENRY    WETENKAMP. 

Few  among  the  many  excellent  meat  markets  thai: 
attract  the  eye  along  South  Desplaines  street,  have  secured 
a  more  enduring  hold  on  public  favor  and  confidence 
than  tlje  establishment  conducted  by  Mr.  Henry 
Wetenkamp  at  205  */%  on  that  busy  thoroughfare.  It 
is  one  of  the  best  equipped  stores  of  the  kind  in  this  section  of 
the  city,  where  patrons  can  always  rely  upon  getting  a  very- 
superior  article,  satisfactory  treatment  and  prompt  attention. 
Mr.  Wetenkamp  established  his  business  here  one  year  ago, 
and  has  since  conducted  it  with  uninterrupted  success.  The 
market,  which  is  of  ample  dimensions  is  clean  and  neatly  kept, 
and  a  first-class  stock  is  constantly  carried,  including  choice 
fresh  beef,  mutton,  lamb,  pork  and  veal,  prime  butter,  lard 
and  provisions,  eggs,  etc.  Several  assistants  attend  to  the 
wants  of  customers.  Mr.  Wetenkamp  is  a  native  of  Wisconsin, 
is  a  young  man  of  pleasing  manners,  and  combines  push, 
enterprise  and  excellent  business  qualities,  and  he  has  before 
him  a  promising  future. 

JOHN     KOENIG. 

It  was  ten  years  and  more  ago,  that  Mr.  John  Koenig  now 
of  494  Larrabee  street  established  tin  and  hardware  business. 
His  business  has  been  a  prosperous  one  from  the  start, 
and  the  excellence  of  his  manufactured  goods  has  been  the 
grand  cause  of  his  prosperity.  Although  his  business  was 
originally  established  at  No.  476  Larrabee  street,  he  has  been 
in  his  present  location  two  years,  and  his  splendid  trade  has 
followed  him.  He  occupies  the  ground  floor,  25x60  feet  in  size, 
with  a  complete  stock  of  stoves,  heaters  and  ranges,  tinware, 
hardware,  carpenters'  tools,  builders'  hardware,  house  furnish- 
ing goods,  cutlery,  etc.,  and  employs  four  men  in  the  manu- 
facture of  roofing,  guttering,  tinware  and  spouting  and  all 
kinds  of  copper  and  sheet  iron  ware,  as  well  as  attending 
promptly  to  all  kinds  of  jobbing.  Mr.  Koenig  was  born  in 
Germany,  but  came  to  Chicago  in  his  childhood.  He  is  a 
prominent  member  of  the  Independent  .Order  Foresters,  also 
of  the  Red  Men,  and  is  popular  in  business  and  social  circles. 


JOHN  WEPPNER. 

With  the  great  number  of  new  buildings  going  up  in  Chicago 
there  can  be  no  more  important  part  in  their  construction 
than  the  plumbing  and  gasfitting  and  sanitary  engineering. 
One  of  the  most  reliable  plumbing  houses  is  that  of  Mr. 
John  Weppner  of  No  1381  N.  Clark  street,  who  does  a  gen- 
ral  business  in  plumbing  and  gasfitting,  and  who  contracts 
for  fitting  up  buildings  with  all  kinds  of  sanitary  and  ven- 
tilating plumbing.  He  also  carries  an  elegant  line  of  gas- 
fixtures  and  plumbers'supplies  of  all  kinds,  having  the  very 
latest  styles  in  globes  and  shades.  Mr.  Weppner  has  an 
immense  trade  on  the  North  side,  which  is  constantly  in- 
creasing, and  gives  employment  to  afull  corps  of  assistants. 
The  business  was  established  ten  years  ago  by  Messrs. 
Weber  &  Weppner  who  continued  it  up  to  the  past  year, 
when  Mr.  Weppner  became  sole  proprietor  of  the  store  at 
1381  N.  Clark  street.  Mr.  Weppner  was  born  in  Germany, 
but  has  been  in  Chicago  many  years.  Mr  J.  E.  Drendel, 
the  manager  of  this  business  during  Mr.  Weppner's  absence, 
is  a  young  man  with  great  experience,  having  been  in  the 
employ  of  this  gentleman  and  his  late'partner  for  over  five 
years.  He  is  a  native  of  Chicago,  and  has  been  identified 
with  the  plumbing  business  for  nearly  ten  years,  during  which 
time  he  has  acquired  a  thorough  and  intimate  acquaintance 
with  its  every  detail.  He  is  prepared  at  all  times  to  give 
estimates  and  prices  and  attend  to  the  wants  of  the  nu- 
merous customers  and  patrons. 


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METROPOLIS  OFTHE 


AUGUST  DEHMLOW. 

The  art  of  dyeing  and  cleaning  has  fully  kept  pace  with  the 
great  improvements  which  have  been  effected  in  every  branch 
of  trade  during  recent  years.  The  finest  representative  wes- 
tern establishment  in  this  interesting  line  is  Mr.  August  Dehm- 
low's  North  Side  Steam  Dye  House  at  No.  381  Sedgwick  strhet, 
and  which  occupies  the  whole  space  to  No.  524  N.  Market 
street,  a  depth  of  204  feet.  Mr.  Dehmlow  began  operations 
here  in  1884,  and  created  such  a  high  reputation  for  the  supe- 
riority of  his  work  that,  in  1889,  he  was  compelled  to  buildthe 
handsome  four-story  structure  which  he  now  occupies,  the  t<jtal 
cost  of  this  and  of  the  spacious  three  story  addition  in  the  rear 
being  $30,000.  Here  he  has  abundant  facilities  for  the  active 
prosecution  of  the  industry,  included  in  the  splendid  equipment 
being  a  fine  steam  engine  of  seventy-five  horse  power,  and  two 
large  boilers,  each  ol  this  capacity.  The  cleansing  and  dyeing 
are  done  by  a  chemical  process,  which  is  much  more  effective 

than  the  old  way,  is  more 
expeditious,  and  does  no 
injury  whatever  to  the 
material.  This  is  the 
:  largest  establishment  of 
'  the  kind  in  the  West,  re- 
quiring the  constant  serv- 
ices of  sixty  skilled  assist- 
j!  ;mts,  and  two  teams,  and 
'.  having  a  capacity  in  the 
;  dyeing  department  of 
i  15.000  pounds  of  cotton 
J  daily.  All  kinds  of  fabrics 
I  ;  are  successfully  operated 
|::|  upon  here,  such  as  ladies' 
i  and  gentlemen's  garments, 
i  silks  satins,  velvets, 
||8  plush, feathers,  kid  gloves, 
r  curtains,  laces,  etc.,  the 
.most  wonderful  renovat- 
:  ing  and  re-coloring  effects 
being  produced,  causing 
the  articles  to  assume  a 
fresh  and  brilliant  appearance,  quite  equal  to  new.  Such  a 
house  as  this  is  of  great  service  to  the  careful  housewife,  ena- 
bling her  to  transform  old-fashioned  garments,  etc.,  into  the 
newest  shades  and  tints,  thereby  effecting  a  considerable  sav- 
ing in  her  often  limited  means.  '1  his  establishment  has  five 
subsidiary  branches  in  the  city  and  suburbs:  at  No.  2124  Wa- 
bash  avenue,  No.  206  N.  State  street,  No.  277  Lincoln  avenue, 
No.  968  N.  Clark  street  and  No.  528  Davis  street,  Evans- 
ton.  Mr.  Dehmlow  is  a  German  by  birth,  and  came  to  this 
city  to  found  his  present  thriving  business.  He  is  a  gentle- 
man of  great  capacity,  a  thorough  master  of  his  art,  and 
deservedly  merits  the  esteem  in  which  he  is  universally  held. 


real  estate  business,  and  makes .  loans  on  first  mortgages. 
His  office  is  handsomely  fitted  up  and  conveniently  arranged 
for  the  transaction  of  business,  and  has  all  the  modern 
improvements  and  conveniences. 


D.  S.  STEVENSON. 

Mr.  D.  S.  Stevenson,  whose  real  estate  and  investment 
office  is  in  room  407  of  the  Royal  Insurance  Building,  oppo- 
site the  Board  of  Trade,  was  born  in  Worcester,  England. 
His  father  was  a  large  land  owner  in  that  county 
and  his  estates  were  managed  by  his  son  before  the  latter 
came  to  America.  Mr.  Stevenson  located  in  Chicago  three 
years  ago,  selecting  this  city  as  the  most  suitable  field  for 
the  line  of  business  in  which  he  had  such  ample  experi- 
ence, and  for  which  he  has  demonstrated  here  that  he  has 
the  most  marked  ability.  He  went  into  business  immedi- 
ately, and  his  success  has  been  most  phenomenal.  He  is 
twenty-nine  years  of  age,  and  probably  no  other  young  man 
has  ever  come  to  the  city  a  stranger  and  received  such  a  large 
clientage  of  the  best  class  in  so  short  a  time.  Mr.  Steven- 
son has  not  only  been  successful  in  business,  but  has  gained 
a  large  number  of  friends  in  the  most  exclusive  social  cir- 
cles of  the  city,  by  whom  he  is  most  highly  regarded  for  his 
many  excellent  personal  qualities.  He  is  also  a  prominent 
member  of  the  Royal  League  here.  He  conducts  a  general 


LIDELL  &  WILLIAMS. 

One  of  the  representatives 
of  Chicago  manufacturing 
establishments  is  that  of 
Messrs.  Lidell  &  Williams, 
the  only  exclusive  manu- 
facturers in  the  world  of 
base.  head  and  corner 
blocks.  Their  skill  and  en- 
terprise are  proverbial,  and 
their  product  is  of  such  a 
high  standard  of  excellence 
and  artistic  originality,  and 
so  much  preferred  by  the 
best  class  of  trade  every- 
where, that  the  firm's  facil- 
ities are  taxed  to  the  utmost, 
and  they  are  now  away 
behind  their  orders.  The 
business  was  established  in 
1886  by  Mr.  P.  Lidell  and 
Mr.  T.  Williams,  under  the 
existing  name  and  style. 
Both  parties  were  practical 
men  with  a  thorough  knowledge  of  the  wants  of  the  trade  in 
this  line,  and  early  became  celebrated  for  the  marked 
superiority  of  their  work.  They  have  had  to  enlarge  their 
factory  on  several  occasions, 
and  now  occupy,  at  the  corn- 
er of  Desplaines  and  Way- 
man  streets,  two  entire 
floors,  each  120  by  60  feet 
in  dimensions.  Here  is  the 
finest  equipment  of  machine 
tools  for  carving,  shaping 
and  finishing  base,  head  and 
corner  blocks  in  the  world. 
The  firm  employ  over  thirty 
skilled  hands,  and  give  the 
closest  personal  supervision 
to  the  processes  of  manu- 
facture. Their  blocks,  un- 
like many  other  makes,  are 
made  exclusively  from 
choicest  kiln-dried  lumber, 
and  are  genuine  carved 
work,  in  which  the  greatest 
care  is  given  to  perfect  every 
detail  of  the  designs,  which 
are  all  strictly  original,  of 
highest  artistic  conception. 
New  ideas  are  constantly  being  introduced,  and  an  inspection 
of  the  firm's  remarkably  handsome  illustrated  catalogue  will 
abundantly  demonstrate  that  here  is  the  greatest  variety 
to  select  from,  ranging  from  plain  blocks  at  $5 
per  100,  up  to  the  magnificent  pieces  of  carving 
at  $210  per  100.  Here  are  hundreds  of  varieties  and 
styles  to  select  from,  enabling  the  builder  to  match  al- 
most any  style  of  architecture  or  trim,  while  the  firm  are 
prepared  to  make  blocks  of  any  size  or  design  ordered. 
They  manufacture  staple  lines  in  white  pine,  but  are  ready  to 
fill  ordeis  in  any  hardwood,  including  such  cabinet  woods  as 
walnut,  redwood,  cherry,  oak,  etc.  They  number  among 
their  customers  the  leading  builders  of  the  United  States,  ami 
have  achieved  an  enviable  reputation  for  their  work,  which  is 
far  in  advance  of  any  competition.  Messrs.  Lidell  &  Wil- 
liams are  both  old  and  respected  residents  of  Chicago,  busi- 
ness men  of  sound  and  progressive  methods,  and  to  them  is 
due  the  credit  of  retaining  to  Chicago  the  supremacy  in  this 
important  branch  of  skilled  industry. 


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HENNESSY  BROS. 

If  any  firm  in  Chicago  possesses  a  monument  to  its  progress 
it  is  the  firm  of  Hennessy  Bros.,  contractors  and  builders, 
at  23  N.  State  street,  for  their  name  is  identified  with  the 
erection  of  some  of  the  noblest  structures  in  this  and  other 
cities.  This  popular  and  reliable  firm  was  established 
twenty-eight  years  ago  by  P.  M.  and  R.  M.  Hen- 
nessy, and  in  1889  Mr.  W.  F.  Evans  was  admitted  to  part- 
nership, without,  however,  changing  the  style  of  the  firm. 
They  started  business  originally  at  31  N.  State  street,  but 
the  ravages  of  the  big  fire  in  1871  had  no  mercy  on  them 
and  they  were  completely  burned  out,  and  removed  to  their 
present  quarters,  where  they  have  been  located  for  twenty 
years.  Finding  their  business  outside  the  city  required 
special  attention  they  opened  an  office  in  St.  Paul,  Minn., 
nine  years  ago,  and  over  this  Mr.  P.  M.  Hennessy  presides, 
while  the  other  partners  reside  in  Chicago  and  take  care  of 
the  business  here.  Theiv  work  is  conducted  on  an  enormous 
scale,  finding  employment  for  an  average  of  too  men,  and 
no  firm  in  the  country  possesses  better  equipment  for  the 
successful  and  expeditious  carrying  on  of  work  of  this  na- 
ture. Estimates  are  furnished  from  specifications  and  ar- 
chitects' drawings,  and  contracts  taken  for  work  of  any  size. 
Among  the  most  noteworthy  of  their  buildings  are  the  new 
Wisconsin  Central  building  on  E.  Harrison  street,  in  this  city, 
which  is  the  finest  railroad  depot  in  America,  the  North  side 
county  jail,  on  Illinois,  Dearborn  and  Michigan  streets;  the 
Cathedral  of  the  Holy  Name;  the  West  Hotel,  Minneapolis; 
The  Ryan  Hotel  at  St.  Paul  ;  and  the  New  York  Life  In- 
surance building,  St.  Paul.  Both  Messrs.  Hennessy  Bros, 
were  born  in  Ireland  and  came  to  America  forty  years  ago, 
being  men  of  middle  age.  They  are  members  of  the  Build- 
ers' and  Traders 'Exchange.  It  is  hardly  necessary  to  say  that 
their  work  is  all  done  in  a  first-class  and  irreproachable 
manner,  and  that  they  possess  the  entire  confidence  of  all 
architects  and  builders  and  as  being  men  who  would  not 
stoop  to  do  anything  that  would  bear  the  slightest  misinter- 
pretation. 

M.   G.   BROOKS. 

The  plumbers  of  Chicago  are  well-known  for  their  thor- 
ough acquaintance  with  every  feature  of  their  business, 
which  often  requires  the  exercise  of  a  great  amount  of  inge- 
nuity in  its  successful  prosecution.  They  are  capable  of 
originating  new  methods,  of  suiting  their  work  to  the  vary- 
ing conditions  always  presenting  themselves,  and  of  sur- 
mounting every  obstacle,  and  solving  every  problem,  which 
would  puzzle  many  less  enterprising  business  men.  Among 
the  representatives  in  this  important  line,  who  fully  uphold 
this  reputation  is  Mr.  M.  G.  Brooks,  of  No.  mi  Harrison 
street,  an  honored  member  of  the  Master  Plumbers'  Associ- 
ation, the  Royal  Arcanum,  and  the  Patriotic  Sons  of  Amer- 
ica, and  one  of  our  most  respected  and  honored  citizens. 
The  business  was  begun  about  nine  years  ago  by  Messrs. 
Brooks  Bros. ,  who  soon  secured  a  most  desirable  patronage, 
and  established  the  trade  upon  a  secure  and  enduring  basis. 
Upon  the  dissolution  of  the  partnership  in  1888  Mr.  M.  G. 
Brooks  branched  off  for  himself,  and  has  since  enhanced  his 
already  great  reputation, and  added  to  his  large  connection, 
until  at  the  present  time  he  commands  a  most  enviable  pat- 
ronage in  all  parts  of  the  city  and  suburban  towns.  Fie 
is  prepared  to  furnish  estimates  and  to  take  contracts  for  all 
work  that  come  within  the  sphere  of  his  vocation.  Gas- 
fitting  and  and  sewer  building  are  branches  that  receive  spe- 
cial attention,  Mr.  Brooks  being  a  practical  expert  in  this 
work,  his  twenty  years'  experience  enabling  him  to  confident- 
ly undertake  the  largest  and  most  difficult  jobs.  His  fine 
store  is  filled  with  an  elegant  display  of  gas  fixtures  and 
plumbers'  supplies  of  all  kinds,  at  prices  which  will  be 
found  fair  and  reasonable.  Mr.  Brooks  did  the  plumbing  in 
the  fine  residence  of  C.  V.  Kasson,  Esq.,  148  Astor  street, 
also  the  fine  apartment  building  for  Brown  &  Lindquist,  44 
to  58  Oakenwald  avenue,  and  a  fine  store  and  flat  building 
for  B.  Mercil,  945  Madison  street,  and  many  stores  in 


various  parts  of  the  city.  Mr.  Brooks  is  a  licensed  plumber 
of  the  city  of  Chicago,  and  is  held  in  high  estimation  by  a 
large  circle  in  all  classes  of  society. 


HOLTON,  SEELYE  &  MOONEY. 

There  is  great  activity  at  the  present  time  in  the  Chicago 
real  estate  market,  and  parties  buying  city  and  suburban 
property  are  obtaining  bargains  which  cannot  fail  in  the  near 
future  to  pay  heavily  on  the  investment.  Among  those 
prominent  in  the  activity  now  prevailing  is  the  firm  of  Hoi- 
ton,  Seelye  &  Mooney.  of  1203  Chamber  of  Commerce 
Building.  The  firm  number  among  their  clientele  many  of 
the  best  people  of  the  city.  The  trio  of  co-partners  are- 
gentlemen  of  integrity  and  probity,  and  careful,  shrewd  real 
estate  operators,  and  their  advice  is  sought  by  those  seeking 
investments, as  well  as  by  those  having  holdings  to  dispose  of. 
They -take  charge  of  and  manage  estates  for  resident  and  non- 
resident owners,  collect  rents,  negotiate  loanson  bonds  and 
mortgages  and  all  first  class  collateral.  All  the  co-partners, 
are  well  versed  in  the  realty  business.  Mr.  Geo.  D.  Hoi- 
ton,  Mr.  Alex.  H.  Seelye  and  Mr.  Wm.  H.  Mooney  are 
all  widely  known  in  real  estate  circles,  and  well  equipped  to 
carry  through  to  a  successful  issue  transactions  in  realty  of 
any  magnitude.  Mr.  Hubbard  Parker  is  associated  with  them 
in  the  down  town  property  and  investments;  and  Z.  Squires, 
Jr. ,  looks  after  the  interests  of  those  desiring  homes  in  the 
choice  "Kenwood"  and  "Woodlawn."  Many  of  these  resi- 
dences are  not  found  on  the  sale  boards  but  are  exclusively 
with  the  above  firm.  The  firm's  reputation  is  unquestioned  and 
they  are  indorsed  and  recommended  by  all  having  dealings 
with  them.  Telephone  call,  2435.  The  office  of  the  firm  is 
neatly  and  tastefully  arranged  and  lilted  up,  and  is  in  every 
sense  complete  for  the  transaction  of  real  estate  business.  To 
all  communications  the  most  prompt  and  careful  attention  is 
given,  and  everything  done  to  satisfy  patrons. 


THE  JOHN  J.  CROOKE  CO. 

Chicago's  metropolitan  importance  is  illustrated  on  every 
hand.  In  numerous  branches  of  skilled  industry  she  controls 
establishments  nowhere  else  found  in  the  West.  Such  for 
example  is  the  Tin  Foil  Factory  of  the  John  J.  Crooke 
Company,  located  at  80  and  82  Illinois  street.  This  industry 
was  originally  founded  in  New  York  city  upward  of  thirty- 
four  years  ago,  and  for  many  years  thereafter  was  the  only 
concern  of  the  kind  in  the  United  States.  The  business  had 
a  steady  growth,  necessitating  repeated  enlargements  of 
facilities,  and  now  it  is  the  largest  of  its  kind  in  the  world, 
and  has  the  finest  equipment  in  existence.  The  works  are 
located  at  the  corner  of  Grand  and  Mulberry  streets  in  that 
city,  and  employ  there  over  400  hands.  In  1880,  in  response 
to  the  rapidly  increasing  demand  of  the  Western  trade,  the 
company  opened  its  Chicago  branch,  Mr.  C.  L.  Crooke  be- 
coming the  manager.  Under  his  able  and  experienced 
guidance  there  has  been  developed  here  an  industry  of  the 
most  flourishing  description.  The  premises  occupied  com- 
prise two  entire  floors,  each  fifty  by  loo  feet  in  dimensions, 
fully  equipped  with  special  machinery  run  by  steam  power. 
Upward  of  twenty-five  hands  are  here  steadily  employed  in 
the  manufacture  of  tin  foil,  bottle  caps,  etc.  The  John  J. 
Crooke  Co.  's  tin  foil  is  too  widely  and  favorably  known  to- 
require  comment  here.  It  is  preferred  by  the  best  class  of 
trade  everywhere,  and  the  company's  trade  extends  all  over 
the  Union,  while  it  exports  to  Canada,  Mexico  and  South 
America.  The  Chicago  establishment  manufactures  upward 
of  fifty  tons  of  tin  foil  monthly.  Mr.  Crooke  is  a  native  of 
New  York,  and  universally  popular  and  respected  as  a  prog- 
ressive business  man  of  the  soundest  judgment  and  marked 
executive  capacity.  He  has  here  developed  a  great"  and 
flourishing  industrial  establishment, and  given  to  Chicago  and 
the  West  the  same  facilities  as  those  enjoyed  in  New 
York  and  the  East  for  securing  an  abundant  supply  of  tin 
foil  at  lowest  rates. 


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METROPOLIS  OP  THE 

= — WEST. 


STEWART'S  "FAIR." 

The  tendency  of  the  age  is  toward  concentration.  The 
masses  flock  to  the  large  cities,  capital  is  "pooled"  to  handle 
gigantic  enterprises,  and  trusts  are  formed  to  govern  the  pro- 
duct of  mines  or  the  great  manufacturing  interests.  So  also  in 
mercantile  pursuits,  the  cosmopolitan  "fair"  has  superseded  the 
old  notion  and  general  merchandising  establishment,  and  is 
stocked  with  everything,  from  a  'in  whistle  to  a  parlor  suit. 
Chicago  has  several  institutions  of  this  kind,  one  of  the  most 
popular  being  that  of  Mr.  M.  L.  Stewart,  who  established  the 
business  twelve  years  ago.  Mr.  Stewart  is  a  native  of  France 
and  has  resided  in  Chicago  for  about  twenty  years.  Energy 
and  progressiveness  are  his  chief  characteristics,  and  he  has  so 
developed  his  natural  abilities  as  to  have  achieved  phenomenal 
business  success.  His  principal  establishment  is  at  Hi  and 
113  N.  Wells  street,  where  he  has  two  stores,  connected,  25x60 
feet  each.  Here  he  carries  an  immense  stock  of  .boots,  shoes, 
hats,  caps,  clothing,  crockery,  glassware,  tinware,  wooden  and 
willow  ware,  household  furniture,  etc.  The  store  is  splendidly 
fitted  up  and  furnished,  and  the  stock  of  goods  carried  is  of  a 
superior  quality.  In  addition  to  the  establishment  above 
mentioned  Mr.  Stewart  also  owns  and  operates  two  branch 
stores  at  numbers  112  and  301  N.  Wells  street,  each  being 
well  stocked  and  liberally  patronized.  The  business  conducted 
by  Mr.  Stewart  is  of  the  most  satisfactory  character,  the 
customers  are  numerous,  and  the  patronage  is  constantly  in- 
creasing. He  employs  from  twelve  to  fifteen  clerks  and  is 
constantly  adding  to  his  force  and  increasing  his  facilities  for 
business.  He  is  a  gentleman  of  middle  age  and  has  an  excel- 
lent business  and  social  standing.  Be  sure  and  look  for 
.Stewart's  Fair,  Nos.  in  and  113? 


C.  G.  WADE,   M.  E. 

The  profession  of  a  civil  and  mechanical  engineer  is  one  of 
great  responsibility,  requiring  superior  ability,   coupled  with 
thorough  practical  experience.    In  this  connection  we  desire  to 
refer,  in  this  commercial  review  of  Chicago,  to  Mr.  C.  G.  Wade, 
M.  E.,  civil  and  mechanical  engineer,  whose  office  is  situated  at 
228   La   Salle  street,   room  41.   Mr.  Wade,  after  receiving  an 
excellent  scientific  education  and  training,    located  in  Milwau- 
kee,    Wis. ,  but    eventually  went  to   Kansas  City,   as  engineer 
for  the  first  Cable  Railway  Company  established  in   that   city. 
He  afterwards  removed  to  Denver,  Col.,  in   the   same   capa- 
city   during    the    construction     of    the    first     cable    railway 
built  there,  and  in  1889  came   to   Chicago,    where  he  is  now 
practising  his  profession.      He  is  an  able  and  expert  engineer, 
fully  conversant  with  every  detail  and  feature  of  this  valuable 
and  arduous  profession.     His  ability  is  fully   recognized,  and 
he  has  designed  and  contracted  for  the  iron  work  of  the  A.  J 
Stone    nine-story    building,    corner    Madison    and    Ashland 
avenues,  and  has  just  taken   bids  for  the   iron  work  on  a  ten- 
story  warehouse,  on  Quincy  and  Market  streets,  for  Mr.  J.  B. 
Mailers.      He    makes  a    specialty  of  machine  designing  and 
structural  iron  work  in  bridges  and  buildings.     His  work  can 
always  be    implicitly  depended  on,  and  no  time,  or  pains  is 
spared  to  give  entire  satisfaction  to  patrons.     Mr.  Wade  is  an 
honorable  and  expert  engineer,  who  undertakes  any  kind  of 
difficult  work.      He  is  a  graduate  of  the  engineering  course  of 
State     University    of  Wisconsin,   which  institution  has  since 
conferred   upon    him  the  degree  of   M.E.      He  is  a  popular 
member  of  the    Western   Society  of    Engineers.     One  of    the 
most  noted  feats  of  engineering  skill  in  Chicago  is  the  recently 
completed  palm  house  and  conservatory  for  Lincoln  park,  the 
engineering  work  of  which  was,  done  by  Mr.  Wade,  and  which 
is  something  unique  in  the  way  of  iron  and  glass  structures. 
There  are  about  130  trusses,  nearly  all  of  them  curved  to  one 
or  more  arcs  of  circles,  and   also  containing  tangent  portions. 
One    prominent    feature,    from  an  engineering  point,  is  the 
many  intersections  of  trusses  at  oblique  angles,  hitherto  seldom 
attempted  on  so  large  a  scale  without  the  use  of  wood.     These 
trusses  differ  very  greatly,  either  in  size  or  shape,  so  that  there 
are  nearly  as  many  kinds  as  there  are  trusses.   The  palm  house 
portion  is  fifty  feet  high.     Total  area  covered  by  the  building, 
20,000  square  feet. 


TOWNSEND,   HOSTETTER  &  CO. 

As  competition  becomes  greater  there  arises  a  demand  for 
art  and  advertising  novelties,  show  cards,  etc.,  in  order  to 
bring  the  various  productions  of  our  manufacturers  prominent- 
ly before  the  public.  In  this  connection  we  desire  to  refer 
especially  to  the  progressive  and  reliable  Chicago  firm  of 
Messrs.  Townsend,  Hostetter  &  Co  ,  manufacturers  of 
chromos,  lithographic,  if  on  and  glass  show  cards,  whose  office  and 
factory  are  located  at  206  and  208  Illinois  street.  This  useful 
and  artistic  industry  was  established  in  1887,  by  Messrs.  F.  S. 
Townsend  and  L.  N.  Hostetter,  both  of  whom  are  expert 
designers  and  makers  of  show  cards,  possessing  an  intimate 
knowledge  of  every  detail  of  the  business  and  the  requirements 
of  the  most  exacting  customers.  They  occupy  three  spacious 
floors,  25x1 25  feet  in  area,  fully  equipped  with  the  latest  improved 
tools,  machinery  and  appliances,  known  to  the  trade.  Here 
thirty-five  skilled  hands  are  employed,  and  the  trade  of  the  firm 
is  by  no  means  confined  to  the  United  States  and  Canada,  but 
extends  also  to  Central  and  South  America  and  Europe.  Two- 
thirds  of  this  firm's  business  is  done  in  brewers'  iron  show 
cards,  and  they  also  produce  largely  show  cards  for  boot  and 
shoe,  clothing  and  agricultural  implement  manufacturers. 
Their  work  is  unrivaled  for  elegance  and  originality  of  design, 
durability,  finish  and  workmanship,  while  their  prices  in  all 
cases  are  extremely  moderate.  Orders  are  carefully  filled,  and 
entire  satisfaction  is  guaranteed  customers.  Mr.  Townsend 
was  born  in  Vermont,  while  Mr.  Hostetter  is  a  native  of  Phil- 
adelphia. They  are  enterprising  and  honorable  business  men, 
and  their  show  cards  are  the  best  yet  offered  to  the  public. 


EAST  CHICAGO  FOUNDRY  CO. 

Chicago,  as  the  great  central  metropolis  of  America,  can 
boast  of  establishments  which  are  the  national  representatives 
in  their  respective  branches  of  skilled  industry.  Such  for 
example,  in  the  line  of  iron  and  steel,  is  the  celebrated  East 
Chicago  Foundry  Company,  with  offices  in  the  Rookery  build- 
ing, whose  rolls  and  ingot  molds  have  the  preference  with 
the  best  class  of  trade  everywhere,  especially  in  the  West 
and  Southwest.  That  such  a  flourishing  industry  as  this 
should  spring  up  in  Chicago,  and  secure  such  a  mag- 
nificent development,  must,  of  necessity,  prove  a  very  gratifying 
subject  for  consideration  in  the  community.  The  company 
was  duly  organized  and  incorporated  in  1889,  with  Mr.  L. 
Laflin  as  president.  Mr.  John  P.  Laflin  as  secretary  and  treas- 
urer, and  under  their  wise  and  able  executive  guidance  a 
business  of  great  magnitude  was  early  developed.  In  Septem- 
ber, 1890,  the  company  had  the  misfortune  to  be  burned  out, 
and  in  July,  1891,  completed  its  magnificent  new  plant,  desir- 
ably located  at  East  Chicago,  Ind.,  where  perfect  transporta- 
tion facilities  are  secured  to  every  section  of  the  United  States 
and  Canada.  The  foundry  and  plant  cover  an  area  of  some 
eleven  acres.  The  foundry  has  immense  cupolas,  a  roomy 
molding  floor,  immense  cranes,  and  the  finest  facilities  for 
making  and  handling  the  heaviest  castings.  A  specialty  is 
made  of  these,  such  as  ingot  molds  for  steel  mills,  rolls  for 
the  largest  sets  of  rolls,  etc.  The  company  employs  a  large 
force  of  hands,  and  is  turning  out  the  finest  work  of  the  kind 
in  America,  while  the  processes  of  pattern-making,  molding, 
melting,  running  off,  cooling  and  cleaning  up  of  castings,  are 
all  conducted  under  the  direct  supervision  of  eminent  experts. 
The  officers  are  both  directly  at  the  executive  head  of  affairs. 
Mr.  L.  Laflin  is  a  native  of  the  East,  resident  here  for  fully 
forty  years  past,  and  is  a  capitalist  of  notably  sound  judgment 
and  progressive  methods.  Chicago  owes  much  to  him  in  con- 
nection with  the  development  of  various  enterprises,  and  under 
his  direction  the  East  Chicago  Foundry  Co.  gives  the  American 
public  the  finest  possible  facilities  for  the  work  of  executing 
heavy  castings.  He  has  the  valued  support  of  his  son,  Mr. 
John  P.  Laflin,  as  secretary  and  treasurer,  who  was  born  in 
Chicago,  and  is  an  active  and  popular  young  business  man. 
The  company,  with  its  reconstructed  plant,  has  better  facilities 
at  command  than  ever,  and  is  sure  to  retain  permanently  in 
Chicago  the  supremacy  in  this  difficult  branch  of  industry. 


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ILLINOIS  STORAGE  CO. 

The  rapid  development  of  Chicago  as  the  great  central 
metropolis  of  the  United  States  has  been  manifested  in  num- 
erous ways,  but  in  none  more  so  than  in  the  extended  facili- 
ties afforded  to  our  merchants  for  the  storage  and  warehous- 
ing of  their  goods.  In  this  connection  we  desire  to  refer 
specially  to  the  reliable  Illinois  Storage  Co.,  whose  ware- 
house is  located  at  195  and  197  Michigan  street.  The  com- 
pany also  has  railroad  and  dockage  warehouses  at  544  to 
554  North  Water  street.  This  company  was  incorpor- 
ated July  1891,  with  a  paid-up  capital  of  $25,000,  its  ex- 


ecutive officers  being  Mr.  W.  P.  Butler,  president  and  treas- 
urer; Mr.  B.  A.  May,  vice-president,  pro-tem,  and  Mr.  A. 
H.  C.  Prudence,  secretary  and  general  manager.  Their  fur- 
niture storage  warehouse  on  Michigan  street  is  a  substantial 
six-story  warehouse,  40x100  feet  in  area,  fitted  up  with 


every  convenience,  elevators,  etc.  Their  general  storage  ware- 
house on  North  Water  street  is  a  spacious  six-story  brick 
building  having  an  area  of  90,000  square  feet,  having  ex- 
cellent water  and  railway  facilities,  while  their  dock,  etc.,  is 
270x150  feet  in  dimensions.  Negotiations  are  now  pend- 
ing looking  to  their  having  an  extensive  fire-proof  general 
storage  warehouse  erected,  second  to  none  west  of  New  York, 
in  addition  to  those  they  now  occupy.  The  company 
promptly  and  carefully  stores  furniture  and  merchandise  of 
every  description,  and  makes  advances  on  warehouse  re- 
ceipts. The  rates  for  storage  are  exceedingly  moderate, 
and  insurance  is  readily  secured  in  first-class  companies 
at  low  figures.  Consignments  of  goods  and  merchandise 
are  solicited,  and  every  effort  is  made  to  give  entire  satis- 
faction to  customers,  all  of  whom  will  receive  the  same 


fair  and  legitimate  business  treatment,  no  matter  whether 
located  in  Chicago,  New  York,  Philadelphia  or  Europe. 
The  officers  are  widely  known  in  business  circles  for  their 
integrity  and  promptness,  and  the  prospects  of  the  Illinois 
Storage  Co.  under  their  guidance  are  of  the  most  en- 
couraging and  favorable  character.  The  telephone  calls 
of  the  company  are  3390  and  4633 ;  the  latter  at  docks  on 
North  Water  street,  as  well  as  the  former,  will  always  re- 
ceive prompt  attention.  Special  rates  for  permanent  storage 
can  be  had  at  any  time. 


WM.   A.   ELMENDORF. 

There  is  no  more  prosperous  concern  in  the  city  in  propor- 
tion to  the  capital  invested  than  the  Varnish  Works  of  Mr. 
William  A.  Elmendorf,  of  Nos.  38  and  40  Larrabee  street, 
on  the  North  side.  This  business  was  originally  established 
twenty  years  ago  by  Elmendorf,  Van  Ness  &  Treat.  In  1876 
it  changed  to  Elmendorf  &  Treat,  and  in  1878  Mr.  Elmen- 
dorf obtained  the  entire  proprietorship,  and  has  had  a  very 
prosperous  career.  The  factory  occupies  a  substantial  two- 
tory  brick  building,  60x140  feet  in  size,  which  is  fitted  out  com- 
plete with  furnaces,  kettles,  and  the  latest  improved  apparatus 
and  appliances  for  the  manufacture  of  varnishes.  The  business  of 
the  concern  exceeds  $100,000  annually,  and  the  capacity  is  over 
600  gallons  daily  He  manufactures  exclusively  FINE  VAR- 
NISHES, finishing,  rubbing  and  japans  which  have  a  national 
reputation  and  sale  in  nearly  every  state  in  the  central  and 
western  belt.  Mr.  Elmendorf  is  a  native  of  New  York  City, 
and  has  been  in  Chicago  since  1859.  He  is  active  and 
energetic,  and  pays  close  attention  to  his  business.  He  was 
formerly  the  owner  of  the  Illinois  Central  Car  Lines 
Sleeping  Car  business,  and  sold  out  to  the  above  company, 
becoming  its  manager  of  the  sleeping  car  department  for  nearly 
seven  years.  He  is  popular  in  commercial  and  social  circles, 
and  has  a  high  standing  in  the  financial  world.  His  works 
are  taxed  to  the  utmost  to  supply  his  trade,  which  is  con- 
stantly increasing,  on  account  of  the  excellence  of  his  products. 


HARALD  M.  HANSEN. 

There  is  no  profession  more  difficult  than  that  of  the  archi- 
tect, or  which  requires  greater  natural  aptitudes,  more  study, 
and  a  larger  practical  experience  to  win  success.  These  es- 
sential requisites  have  been  developed  in  a  marked  degree  in 
the  case  of  Mr.  Harald  M.  Hansen,  the  well  known  architect 
and  superintendent  of  this  city,  whose  office  is  located  in  room 
30.  at  No.  88  La  Salle  street.  This  gentleman  is  a  native  of 
Norway,  and  is  a  graduate  of  the  Royal  Drawing  and  Art 
School  of  Christiana,  and  of  the  Germam  Academy  of  Berlin. 
In  1870  he  settled  in  Chicago,  and  became  connected  with  Mr. 
W.  L.  B.  Jenney,  architect.  He  also  accepted  the  position  of 
professor  of  drawing  in  the  Architectural  School  of  the  Art  Insti- 
tute of  Illinois,  at  Champagne.  He,  however,  soon  resigned  to 
embark  in  the  active  practice  of  his  profession,  and  became 
connected  with  the  house  of  Mr.  Otto  Matz,  in  this  city.  In 
1872  he  opened  an  office  on  his  own  account,  and  quickly 
gained  a  fine  growing  patronage  by  reason  of  the  superior  ex- 
cellence of  his  work,  and  the  reliability  of  his  business  methods. 
Mr.  Hansen  devotes  all  his  time  and  energy  to  the  practice  of 
his  profession,  and  conscientiously  discharges  his  duty  to  all 
favoring  him  with  commissions.  His  plans  are  always  accu- 
rate and  complete  in  every  detail,  while  his  estimates  and  cal- 
culations are  based  on  the  most  practical  and  comprehensive 
knowledge  of  quantities  and  values.  Proofs  of  his  skill  are 
numerous  in  this  city,  the  buildings  designed  and  erected  by 
him  are  much  admired  by  experts  for  their  stability  and  ele- 
gance. He  has  designed  and  superintended  the  erection  of 
the  block  of  stores  and  flats  for  Mr.  Turner,  on  Wrightwood 
avenue  and  N.  Clark  street,  the  residence  of  Dr.  Landis,  at 
No.  1115  N.  Clark  street,  the  stores,  flats  and  bakery  of 
Mr.  H.  Piper  at  Nos.  609  and  617  N.  Wells  street,  the  res- 
idence of  Mr.  Geo.  Vise  at  No.  540  N.  State  street,  etc.,  all  of 
which  stand  as  the  best  evidence  of  his  skill  and  ability. 


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METROPOLIS  OF  THE 

-= WEST. 


A.   BLETTNER. 

Owing  to  the  great  number  of  strangers  flocking  to  our  city 
there  is  more  or  less  slight  indisposition,  due  to  the  fact  that 
the  people  are  not  yet  acclimated,  and  the  "corner  drug  store" 
is  a  favorite  resort  for  these,  where  their  trivial  complaints  may 
be  cured  without  having  recourse  to  the  regular  physician. 
Naturally  a  person  prefers  to  have  his  prescriptions  compound- 
ed by  some  old  and  reliable  house,  such  in  fact  as  that  at  No. 
561  W.  Twelfth  street,  at  the  corner  of  Loomis  street,  now 
known  as  liletlner's  Pharmacy.  This  store  was  established 
more  than  twenty  years  ago  by  Dr.  R.  C.  Knox,  since  then  it 
has  gone  through  various  hands  until  in  1889  the  present  pro- 
prietor, Mr.  A.  Blettner,  took  charge,  and  retains  the  well 
earned  reputation  this  establishment  has  so  long  maintained. 
The  store  is  one  of  the  neatest  in  the  city,  —a  blaze  of  plate 
glass, — handsome  counter  and  show  cases,  containing  a  clean, 
fresh  and  well-selected  stock  of  standard  drugs  and  notions 
that  are  shown  in  handsome  shape.  Mr.  Blettner  is  a  native 
of  Chicago,  a  state  licensed  pharmacist,  and  a  member  of  the 
Illinois  State  Pharmacuetical  Association.  He  is  a  young  man 
of  integrity,  industry  and  enterprise,  and  enjoys  a  very  satis- 
factory trade. 

VIRGINIA  LIVERY. 

The  "Virginia  Livery"  is  in  every  respect,  a  model  estab- 
lishment, one  that  reflects  the  highest  credit  upon  the 
proprietor,  having  many  advanced  improvements  and  con- 
veniences, while  the  finest  stock  and  handsome  stylish 
vehicles  can  always  be  obtained  here.  The  stables 
were  opened  in  1860  by  the  firm  of  Wright  Brothers, 
succeeded  by  Messrs.  S.  F.  Wright  &  Co.,  who  developed 
widespread,  influential  connections,  doing  the  finest 
livery  business  in  town.  In  1889  Mr.  William  Seymore 
became  proprietor,  succeeded  in  1890  by  K.  E.  Masterson, 
under  whose  exceptionally  able  and  liberal  management 
the  stables  have  won  the  Difference  with  the  best  classes  of 
the  public.  The  premises  are  centrally  located  at  No.  250  E. 
Kinzie  street,  and  comprise  a  substantial  four-story  and 
basement  brick  building,  150x100  feet  in  dimensions,  having 
137  stalls,  all  light,  airy  and  convenient.  At  the  present  time 
they  are  crowded,  there  being  50  livery  horses  and  87 
boarders,  but  the  proprietor,  with  characteristic  enterprise, 
has  determined  to  give  the  public  the  accommodations  so  much 
needed,  and  preparations  have  been  begun  to  enlarge  the 
number  of  stalls  to  200.  It  is  a  pleasure  to  inspect  this 
well  appointed  and  admirably  kept  establishment.  The  base- 
ment is  devoted  to  stabling;  there  also  are  the  wash-room, 
harness-rooms,  and  harness-repair  shop.  On  the  first  floor  is 
the  carriage  repository,  where  are  full  lines  of  elegant  Vic- 
toria Cabs,  Coupes,  Phaetons,  etc.,  ready  for  service  at  all 
hours  of  the  day  or  night.  Here  also  is  a  complete  black- 
smith shop,  with  facilities  for  doing  all  the  horse  shoeing  needed. 
On  this  floor  also  are  the  handsomely  fitted  up  offices,  store- 
rooms, etc.,  also  the  veterinary  surgeon's  office.  Mr  Oscar 
Wirth,  V.  S. ,  gives  special  attention  to  the  stock  stabled  here, 
and  brings  to  bear  vast  practical  experience.  He  formerly 
owned  one  of  the  largest  liveries  in  England,  and  had  charge 
of  5,000  horses;  he  is  recognized  as  remarkably  skilful,  and 
gentlemen  sending  their  horses  here  to  board  will  have  the 
advantage  of  skilled  veterinary  attendance.  The  second 
floor  is  devoted  to  the  stabling  of  carriage  and  boarding 
horses,  and  presents  an  attractive  appearance.  On  the  third 
floor  are  the  carriage  repair  and  wood  working  shops,  paint 
•shop,  etc.  Fourth  floor  is  devoted  to  storage.  It  is  a  great 
advantage  to  a  large  livery  like  this  to  h;'.ve  all  horseshoeing, 
blacksmithing,  repairing,  painting  and  t  ''mming  done  upon 
the  premises,  where  better  work  is  done  a  'd  always  promptly. 
The  stables  do  all  the  livery  busines  '•  for  the  famous 
"Virginia  Hotel,"  the  finest  on  the  Nor^h  side,  and  has  a 
private  connection  by  wire,  thus  insuring  an  immediate 
response.  There  are  also  direct  telephone  and  messenger 
calls  for  the  use  of  the  general  public,  and  the  stables  are 
always  open,  day  and  night.  Liveried  coachmen  are  furnished 
on  all  occasions,  and  the  best  of  sound,  gentle  and  speedy 


stock,  with  elegant,  well  kept  equipages.  Ladies  and  gentlemen 
can  confidently  secure  their  vehicles  here,  for  all  purposes, 
park  drives,  calls,  shopping,  theaters,  etc.,  while  nowhere  is, 
such  excellent  service  given  to  weddings,  parties,  balls, 
funerals,  etc.  Forty  hands  are  employed,  besides  fifteen 
experienced  drivers  in  livery.  It  is  highly  creditable  to  the 
proprietor's  executive  methods  and  abilities  that  such  a  model 
livery  exists  in  Chicago,  and  K.  E.  Masterson  is  universally 
esteemed  and  respected,  socially  is  popular,  is  valued  in 
leading  business  circles,  and  to  one  and  all  we  say.  when 
you  want  a  first-class  livery  rig,  call  up  the  "Virginia 
Stables." 

WM.  REINHOLD,   M.   D. 

Dr.  William  Keinhold  is  a  gentleman  who  has  attained 
some  note  on  the  North  side  as  proprietor  of  one  of  the 
oldest  established  pharmacies  in  this  section  of  the  city, 
Dr.  William  Reinhold  is  well-known  as  a  naturalist  of  no 
small  pretensions.  The  business  which  he  now  conducts 
was  established  as  far  back  as  1860  by  Mr.  William  Schroe- 
der,  and  in  1865  he  was  succeeded  by  Moench  &  Keinhold. 
Mr.  Moench  retired  in  1891,  and  Dr.  Reinhold  now  conducts 
it  alone.  The  firm  was  at  one  time  on  Indiana  and  Clark 
streets  but  was  burned  out  at  the  big  fire,  and  in  1872  re- 
moved to  the  present  store  at  146  N.  Clark  street,  in  the 
Clarendon  Hotel.  The  store  is  very  handsome  and  impos- 
ing, and  is  25x80  feet  in  dimensions.  A  full  stock  of  pure 
drugs  is  carried,  also  a  great  variety  of  toilet  articles,  French 
soaps  and  perfumes,  fancy  articles,  brushes,  combs,  etc. 
He  also  keeps  all  the  leading  proprietary  medicines;  but  it 
is  in  the  compounding  of  physicians'  prescriptions  that 
Doctor  Reinhold  makes  a  specialty,  and  by  virtue  of  his 
scientific  knowledge  the  greatest  accuracy  is  assured.  His 
pharmacy  and  laboratory  are  in  the  rear  of  his  store,  and  are 
well  equipped  with  every  appliance  that  the  delicate  nature 
of  his  work  demands.  Indeed,  he  manufactures  all  his  own 
tinctures,  essences,  extracts  and  preparations,  so  that  purity 
is  assured.  His  staff  includes  skilled  pharmacists,  who 
are  thoroughly  well  versed  in  the  prescription  business.  Dr. 
Reinhold  is  a  native  of  Germany  and  came  to  Chicago  in 
1863.  He  graduated  at  the  Rush  Medical  College  in  the 
class  of  1866,  and  is  a  registered  member  of  the  Illinois 
State  Board  of  Pharmacy.  Physicians  in  his  section  of  the 
city  invariably  send  their  patients  to  Dr.  Reinhold  to  have 
their  prescriptions  filled. 


W.  H.  A.  BROWN. 

Chicago,  as  the  great  distributing  center  of  the  products  of 
the  fertile  fields  of  the  West  and  Northwest,  numbers  many 
merchandise  and  produce  brokers,  who  are  among  the  most 
useful  members  of  the  commercial  world,  and  prominent  among 
them  is  the  gentleman  whose  name  forms  the  caption  of  this 
sketch.  Mr.  W.  H.  A.  Brown,  whose  office  is  in  room  69  of 
the  National  Life  building,  at  No.  157  La  Salle  street,  was 
born  in  the  city  of  New  York,  and  removed  to  Chicago  some 
fifteen  years  ago.  He  at  once  founded  his  present  business  as 
a  broker  and  commission  dealer  in  flaxseed.  and  from  the  start 
built  up  a  large  patronage.  Mr.  Brown  is  a  prominent  and 
influential  member  of  the  Chicago  Board  of  Trade,  and  conducts 
all  transactions  through  its  channels.  He  buys  and  sells  flax- 
seed  on  commission,  confining  his  operations  to  the  handling 
•of  this  staple  to  the  exclusion  of  all  others.  He  has  at  his  dis- 
posal the  most  satisfactory  facilities  for  filling  orders  of  any 
magnitude,  and  for  placing  consignments  to  the  best  advan- 
tage. His  offices  are  neatly  appointed  and  handsomely 
furnished,  and  are  provided  with  every  modern  convenience 
that  can  facilitate  the  expeditious  transaction  of  the  large 
business  done.  Mr.  Brown  is  one  of  Chicago's  pushing  and 
progressive  business  men,  and  is  deservedly  popular,  alike  in 
social  and  mercantile  circles.  He  is  a  prominent  member  of 
the  Chicago  Athletic  Club,  and  the  success  he  has  achieved  in 
his  special  line  of  enterprise  has  been  won  by  commendable 
merit. 


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HENRY  HEMMELGARN. 

There  is  no  more  prominent  or  reliable  commission  merchan- 
in  Chicago  than  Mr.  Henry  Hemmelgarn.  lie  has  been  ent 
gaged  in  business  in  Chicago  since  1865,  and  has  had  a  suc- 
cessful and  prosperous  career.  The  business  he  now  controls 
was  established  in  1865  under  the  firm  name  of  E.  Suke!  & 
Co.,  Mr.  Hemmelgarn  being  a  partner.  In  1871  he  became 
the  sole  proprietor  of  this  business  and  has  continued  it  alone 
ever  since.  Mr.  Hemmelgarn  does  an  extensive  business.  He 
occupies  the  large  bu;lding  No.  201  East  Kinzie  Street; 
which  consists  of  four  stories  and  basement,  30x100  feet  in 
dimensions.  Here  he  carries  on  a  general  commission  busi- 
ness in  grain,  produce,  seeds,  butter,  eggs  and  poultry.  He 
also  does  a  large  business  in  the  sale  of  live  stock  at  the  Stock 
Yards  lie  makes  the  sale  of  grain  and  seeds  a  speciality,  and 
handles  the  entire  products  of  the  Corner  Hill  &  York  Centre 
creameries,  as  well  as  the  entire  stock  and  country  products  of 
well  regulated  farms.  He  has  a  large  warehouse  on  E.  Kinzie 
street,  and  utilizes  storage  for  eggs  in  season  outside.  Con- 
signments are  received  from  all  parts  of  the  country  by  this 
house,  which  it  is  noted  for  making  liberal  advances  and  prompt 
returns.  The  business  done  is  extensive  in  character,  and 
eleven  assistants  are  employed  steadily  to  handle  the  trade 
from  day  to  day.  Mr.  Hemmelgarn  was  born  in  Germany 
and  came  to  Chicago  in  1853.  He  is  well  known  in  leading 
business,  financial  and  political  circles,  and  is  highly  esteemed 
and  respected.  He  was  a  prominent  member  of  the  county 
board  from  1885  to  1887.  during  which  time  he  was  in  constant 
warfare  with  the  boodle  members,  who  were  afterward 
arraigned  and  some  of  them  imprisoned.  During  this  term 
Mr.  Hemmelgarn  did  his  utmost  to  unmask  these  offenders, 
and  deserved  great  credit  for  the  part  taken  at  that  time.  He 
is  a  genial,  amiable  gentleman,  and  is  as  popular  socially  as  he 
is  successful. 


J.  P.   MILLER  &  CO. 

One  of  the  most  noted  and  successful  firms  in  Chicago,  en- 
gaged as  contractors  for  boring  and  sinking  artesian,  oil  and 
gas  wells,  is  that  of  Messrs.  J  P.  Miller  &  Co.,  whose  offices 
are  located  at  45  and  47  Michigan  street.  This  business  was 
established  in  1869  by  Messrs.  Spangler  &  Marrs,  who  were 
succeeded  in  1871  by  Beach  &  Miller,  in  1874  by  Miller  &  Co., 
in  1875  by  Marrs  &  Miller,  and  in  1886  by  Mr.  J.  P.  Miller. 
Eventually  in  1890  the  present  firm  of  Messrs.  J.  P.  Miller  & 
Co.  was  organized,  the  co-partners  being  Messrs.  J.  P.  Miller, 
I.  Hates  and  L.  Wilson.  The  partners  are  able  and  energetic 
contractors,  who  have  made  a  complete  study  of  the  geological 
formations  of  Illinois  and  the  adjacent  states,  and  are  recog- 
nized authorities  thereon.  They  promptly  contract  for  the 
Ijoring  and  sinking  of  artesian  wells  for  water,  oil  and  gas,  and 
guarantee  entire  satisfaction  to  patrons.  The  firm  employ 
during  the  busy  season  100  workmen  and  supply  all  necessary 
tools  and  appliances.  They  also  deal  largely  in  artesian  well 
supplies,  and  keep  a  heavy  and  first-class  stock  constantly  on 
hand.  Orders  are  carefully  attended  to,  and  prices  charged  for 
all  work  are  exceedingly  just  and  moderate.  The  firm  have  been 
very  successful  in  their  contracts,  and  refer  by  permission  to 
the  following,  viz:  Armour  &Co.,  Packers,  Chicago,  111  ;  M. 
Brand,  Brewer,  Chicago,  III.;  Butcher's  Association,  Dubuque, 
Iowa;  Bohemian  Cemetery  Co. ,  Irving  Park,  111. ;  Chicago  and 
X.  \Y  R.  R.  Co.,  Chicago,  111. ;  Chicago  Packing  Co.,  Chicago, 
111.;  City  of  Olney,  111.;  City  of  Pekin,  111.;  City  of  Barry,- 
III.;  Sioux  City,  Iowa:  City  of  Canton,  III.;  City  of  Mitchell, 
I).  T  ;  City  of  East  Dubuque,  III.;  City  of  Keokuk  (Round 
Park i,  Iowa:  City  of  Geneva  (Kane  County  Court  House)  III.; 
City  of  Madison,  \Yis. ;  City  of  Appleton.  Wis. ;  City  of 
Tomah,  Wis.;  City  of  DeKalb,  111.;  City  of  Peoria,  111.;  Judge 
I.  D.  Caton,  Caton  Stock  Farms.  III. ;  Chicago  and  Grand 
"Trunk  R.  R.  Co.,  Chicago,  111.;  Chicago  Distilling  Co.,  Chi- 
cago, 111.;  F.  J.  Dewes'  Brewing  Co. .Chicago,  III.;  M.  Knglc 
man,  Manistee.  Mich.:  N.  K.  Fairbank  &  Co.,  Chicago,  111.; 
Fowler  Bros. ,  Packers.  Chicago,!!!.;  F.  Falk,  Brewer,  Milwau- 
kee. Wis.;  Forest  Home  Cemetery,  Milwaukee,  Wis. ;  Glucose 
Works,  Geneva,  111  ;  Gottfried  Brewing  Co.,  Chicago,  III.; 


C.  Geis,  Brewer,  Council  Bluffs,  Iowa;  Glucose  Manufactur- 
ing Co.,  Davenport,  Iowa;  Geo.  W.  Higgins,  Packer,  Union 
Stock  Yards,  Chicago,  111.;  Insane  Asylum,  Milwaukee,  Wis.; 
Julien  House,  Dubuque,  Iowa;  Joliet  Prison,  Major  McClaugh- 
ffy,  warden,  Joliet,  III.;  Col.  Jacobs,  Banker,  Milwaukee, 
\Vis.;  John  Johnston,  Asst.  Cashier,  Mitchell's  Bank,  Milwau- 
kee, Wis.;  Sister  Joseph,  Chicago,  111.;  Lorrimer  House,  Du- 
buque, Iowa;  N.  Morris,  Packer,  Chicago,  111.;  A.  Mitchell, 
Banker,  Milwaukee,  Wis.;  Michigan  City  Prison,  Michigan 
City,  Ind.;  C.  Moerlein.  Brewer,  Cincinnati,  Ohio;  Milk 
Condensing  Co. ,  Elgin,  III.;  Moline  Paper  Co.,  Moline,  111.; 
Peter  McGeogh,  Chas.  Mills,  Distiller,  Covington,  Ky. ;  Powell, 
Distiller,  Chicago,  III. ;  Phoenix  Distillery,  Chicago, 'ill.;  Ryer- 
son,  Hills  &  Co.,  Muskegon,  Mich.;  Racine  Hardware 
Manufacturing  Co.,  Racine,  Wis. ;  M.  D.  Ringland,  Hamil- 
ton, III.;  Chas.  Rietz&  Bro.,  Manistee,  Mich.;  G.  W.  Rob- 
inson, Jr.,  &  Co.,  Distillers,  Cincinnati,  Ohio;  Soldiers'  Home, 
Milwaukee,  Wis.;  Steam  Supply  Co.,  Dubuque,  Iowa:  Sterling 
Water  Works  Co.,  Sterling,  III.;  Smelting  Works,  Chicago, 
111  ;  Swift  &  Co.,  Packers,  Chicago,  111.;  H.  II.  Shufeldt  & 
Co.,  Distillers,  Chicago,  111.:  Union  .Stock  Yards  Co. ,  Chicago, 
III  ,  Water  Works  Co.,  Yankton,  D.  T.,  and  S.  M.  Wiley 
Construction  Co.,  Adrian,  Mich.  Mr.  Miller  was  born  in 
Ohio,  Mr.  Bates  in  England,  and  Mr.  Wilson  in  Michigan. 
They  undertake  the  most  difficult  and  extensive  contracts,  and 
no  more  reliable  and  honorable  contractors  can  be  found  in 
this  important  business.  The  telephone  call  of  the  firm  is  3620. 


DUNLAP  SMITH   &  CO. 

No  form  of  investment  has  become  so  popular  with  the  con-1 
servative.public  as  judiciously  selected  real  estate,  for  not  only 
is  a  permanent  source  of  income  assured,  but  there  is  a  reason-* 
able  certainty  of  increase  in  values.     In    no  other  city  on  the 
American  continent  is  this  fact  more  patent  than    in  Chicago, 
where  the  rapid  development  of  the  real  estate   market,  and 
the  rapidly  enhancing  values  of  choice  property,   render   the 
financial  interests  involved  of  immense  importance,  requiring 
th»  retention  of  the  services  of  a  reliable  and  responsible  real 
estate  broker  of  necessity  to  those  who  wish  to  place  the:r  in- 
vestments in  a  careful  and  business  like  manner.     Among  the 
leading  representative  real  estate  brokers  to  whose  ably  directed 
efforts  the  rapid  progress  of  the  city  is  largely  due,  we  can  sin- 
cerely commend  to  the   attention  of  our  readers    Mr.    Dunlap 
Smith,  whose  offices  are  situated  on  the  ground    floor  of   the 
First  National  Bank  building,  at  the  corner  of    Dearborn  and 
Monroe  streets.     Mr.  Smith  founded  this   business   in    1890, 
under  the  firm  name  of  Dunlap  Smith  &  Co.,  and  has  since  con- 
ducted it  with  great  ability  and  success,  carrying  through  to  a 
successful  issue  many  most  important  transactions.  He  is  locally 
thoroughly  posted,  having  a  complete  and  intimate  knowledge 
of  every  section,  as  well  as  of  the  growing  suburbs,  and  those 
contemplating  the  purchase  of  property  can  fully  rely  upon  his 
sound  judgment  and  judicious  advice  to  secure  the  most  desir- 
able and  remunerative  investments.      He  is  deservedly  promi- 
nent as  a  real  estate  and   mortgage  broker,    and  his   business 
has  been  developed  by  judicious  and  honorable  management  to 
proportions  of  great  and  gratifying  magnitude.     He  is  doing  a 
general  real  estate  business,  buying,  selling,  renting   and  ex- 
changing property,  negotiating  loans  on  bond  and  mortgage  at 
favorable  rates,  and  taking  full  charge  of  landed  estates.      His 
facilities  for  effecting  sales  are  of  a  very  superior  character, 
and  he    is  at  all  times  able  to  offer  investors  a  choice  from   a 
long  list  of  eligibly  situated  properties.     The  firm  pay  especial 
attention  to  North  Shore  property,  and  k»ep  thoroughly  posted 
on  all  matters  pertaining  thereto.     They  rent   property  on   a\ 
ninety-nine  years'  lease,  and  all  their  investments  are   consid- 
ered safe  and  profitable   at  West    Kenilworth,  on    the  North 
Shore,  fifteen  miles  from  the  center  of  the  city,  and  on  the 
line  of  the  C.  &  N,  W.     Mr.  Smith  is  a  native   of  Chicago. 
He  enjoys  the  highest  of  reputations   for   honorable   methods 
and  sterling  integrity,  and  is  greatly  aiding  in  maintaining  that 
high" standard  of  financial  probity  which  characterizes  the  real 
estate  market  of  Chicago.     The   telephone    call    of    the   office 


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METROPOLIS  OF  THE 

TfEST. 


W.  D.  GRANT. 

A  letter,  and  even  a  comma,  has  at  times,  by  misplace- 
ment, altered  the  entire  significance  of  a  document,  and  we 
doubt  not,  if  this  were  traced  still  further,  such  an  error 
may  have  directed  the  destiny  of  many  a  human  life.  Soil 
is  of  the  utmost  importance  that  any  commercial  documents, 
which  partake  in  the  slightest  degree  of  an  official  character, 
should  be  printed  by  a  firm  whose  correctness  is  beyond 


:•'• 


BOARD    OF    TRADE    WORK    A    SPKCIA1.TY. 

question,  and  such  a  firm  is  that  of  \V.  D.  Grant,  stationer 
and  printer,  room  I),  Traders'  Building,  10  Pacific  avenue, 
who  prints  largely  the  documents  and  official  forms  used  in 
connection  with  the  Chicago  Hoard  of  Trade.  W.  D.  Grant 
established  his  business  in  March,  1889,  and  brought  into 
it  a  complete  commercial  knowledge.  He  out  of  the  nine 
years  during  which  he  has  resided  in  Chicago  was  en- 
gaged for  five  and  a  half  years  in  the  responsible  position  as 
clerk  for  two  prominent  Board  of  Trade  firms.  In  addition 
to  printing  and  stationery  he  keeps  every  kind  of  office  sup- 
plies, does  lithographing  and  engraving,  also  manufactures 
blank  books.  His  printing  office  is  at  1060  Claxton  Build- 
ing, Dearborn  street,  and  here  he  has  as  complete  a  modern 
printing  office  as  can  be  found  in  the  city  for  its  size.  No 
expense  has  been  spared  to  introduce  every  improvement  for 
the  purpose  of  turning  out  perfect  work,  and  the  very  fact 
that  Mr.  Grant  receives  so  large  a  share  of  public  patronage 
shows  that  his  work  must  be  of  a  superior  quality.  He  is  a 
native  of  New  York  state,  and  since  his  residence  in  Chicago 
has  made  a  large  number  of  valued  and  influential  friends. 


H.  REINHARDT. 

A  strictly  first-class  merchant  tailoring  establishment,  jn 
every  sense  of  the  word,  is  that  conducted  by  Mr.  Henry 
Keinhardt,  at  No.  406  State  street.  The  building  is  a  four- 
story  brick  and  stone  structure,  one  of  three,  which  together 
form  a  fine  block,  owned  by  Mr.  Reinhardt.  This  gentleman 
is  himself  a  practical  cutter  and  tailor  of  the  highest  order.  He 
has  been  established  in  the  business  down  town  ever  since 
1863,  first  on  State  and  afterwards  on  Clark  street.  Hehada 
select  down-town  trade,  which  would  not  abandon  him  and 
has  followed  him  to  his  present  location,  where  he  moved  in 
1890.  He  has  made  money  during  the  long  years  he  has  been 
engaged  in  the  business,  and  is  now  well-to-do.  After  erecting 
the  fine  block,  of  which  he  is  the  owner,  he  concluded  to  occupy 


one  store  himself,  partly  for  the  satisfaction  of  being  on  his 
own  premises  and  partly  because  he  regarded  the  rents  he  was 
compelled  to  pay  down  town  extortionately  high.  It  is  to 
these  circumstances  that  the  South  End  is  indebted  for  the 
presence  of  an  establishment  of  this  high  character.  A  large 
and  elegant  stock  of  materials  is  carried,  including  the  finest 
imported  goods.  Six  assistants  are  employed,  all  thorough 
workmen  of  the  best  grade,  and  only  first  class  custom  work  is 
done.  The  store  is  25x75  feet  in  size  and  affords  ample  room 
for  a  fine,  select  stock  of  gents'  furnishing  goods,  which  is  car- 
ried as  a  side  line.  Mr.  Reinhardt,  the  proprietor  of  this 
elegant  establishment,  was  born  in  Germany,  but  has  passed 
the  best  years  of  his  life  in  Chicago,  where  he  is  an  honored 
and  respected  citizen,  as  well  as  a  solid  businessman.  He  is  a 
member  of  the  Masonic  Order  and  of  the  National  Union,  in 
both  of  which  organizations  his  standing  is  of  the  best  and 
highest. 

EDW.  G.  BINZ  &  CO. 

One  of  the  most  active  and  enterprising  of  South  side  phar- 
macists is  Mr.  Edward  G.  Binz,  conducting  business  under 
the  firm  style  of  Edw.  G.  Binz  &  Co.,  at  No.  4259  Wentworth 
avenue,  corner  of  Forty-third  street.  The  business  was  estab- 
lished here  in  1888,  by  Mr.  Binz,  under  whose  able  and  efficient 
management  it  has  enjoyed  a  continuously  prosperous  career 
to  date.  He  occupies  a  fine  and  neatly  fitted  corner  store,  I5x 
30  feet  in  dimensions,  wherein  he  keeps  at  all  times  a  well  as- 
sorted stock  of  drugs  and  medicines,  chemicals,  etc.,  likewise 
all  the  approved  proprietary  remedies  and  a  miscellaneous  as- 
sortment of  articles  in  the  lines  of  perfumery,  soaps,  brushes 
and  other  toilet  articles.  Mr.  Binz  has  built  up  a  first-class 
local  trade,  and  one  which  is  constantly  developing  under  his 
close  personal  attention.  He  makes  a  prominent  specialty  of 
compounding  physicians'  prescriptions  in  the  best  possible  and 
most  accurate  manner,  and  has  a  large  patronage  from  the 
neighboring  medical  fraternity.  All  orders  are  promptly  filled 
by  day  or  night,  physicians  telephoned  for  free  of  charge,  and 
no  effort  on  the  part  of  Mr.  Binz  is  spared  to  please  and  satisfy 
each  and  every  one  of  his  patrons,  lay  and  professional.  His 
beef,  iron  and  wine  is  universally  conceded  to  be  one  of  the 
best  preparations  on  the  market.  He  is  a  native  of  Germany, 
and  a  highly  respected  resident  of  Chicago  for  the  past  twenty- 
four  vears. 


UNION  STEAM  BOILER  WORKS. 

The  manufacture  and  repair  of  boilers,  etc.,  is  rapidly 
assuming  proportions  of  great  magnitude  in  Chicago,  both 
as  regards  the  number  of  firms  engaged  and  the  immense 
section  of  country  covered  by  the  trade.  One  of  the  most 
prominent  establishments  in  this  line  is  that  of  the  Union 
Steam  Boiler  Works,  located  at  Nos.  36  to  42  East  Indiana 
street,  of  which  Mr.  James  Leonard  is  the  esteemed  pro- 
prietor. This  gentleman  is  a  master  of  his  trade,  being 
thoroughly  expert  in  all  its  details  and  having  a  long  ex- 
perience that  dates  back  for  years  beyond  the  establishment 
of  the  works  in  1880.  He  manufactures  marine,  stationary 
and  locomotive  boilers,  water  towers,  lard  tanks,  coolers 
and  sheet  iron  work  of  all  kinds.  He  devotes  special  atten- 
tion to  repairing,  which  often  requires  the  exercise  of  great 
ingenuity,  attending  to  all  orders  promptly  and  executing 
all  commissions  with  the  greatest  success.  His  fine  prem- 
ises, seventy-five  by  one  hundred  feet  in  dimensions,  are 
well  equipped  with  machinery  of  a  modern  type,  driven  by 
an  engine  of  twenty-five  horse  power,  and  he  has  every 
facility  for  the  production  of  the  heaviest  articles  in  the  high- 
est style  of  workmanship.  Orders  are  constantly  being  re- 
ceived from  every  part  of  the  middle  and  southern  states,  and 
his  reputation  is  extending  rapidly  to  all  sections  of  the  coun- 
try. Mr.  Leonard  is  a  native  of  Columbus,  Ohio,  but  came 
here  in  1876.  He  is  a  business  man  of  high  ability,  a  most 
reliable  authority  on  all  matters  connected  with  his  line,  and 
a  popular  citizen,  who  deservedly  enjoys  the  confidence  and 
respect  of  a  wide  and  constantly  increasing  circle. 


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THE  AMERICAN  TEA  CO. 

One  of  the  most  enterprising  and  successful  business  houses 
in  this  busy  section  of  the  city  is  that  of  Messrs.  Langan 
Bros.,  importers  and  dealers  in  teas,  coffees  and  spices,  lo- 
cated at  330  \V.  Twelfth  street  between  Johnson  and  Brown 
streets.  This  business  was  established  August,  1891,  by 
Messrs.  Joseph  P.  and  John  M.  Langan,  who  had  for  five 
years  previously  been  connected  with  the  great  Atlantic  and 
Pacific  Tea  Co.  The  premises  occupied  consist  of  the  ground 
floor  and  basement  of  a  fine  four-story  brown  stone  building 
at  the  number  and  street  indicated  in  this  sketch.  The  store 
is  20x120  feet  in  dimensions,  with  large  plate  glass 
windows  on  two  sides.  The  interior  of  the  store  is  finely 
decorated  and  tastefully  fitted  with  every  convenience  neces- 
sary for  both  patrons  and  proprietors,  and  the  stock  carried  is 
the  largest  and  most  complete  to  be  found  in  this  vicinity. 
In  teas,  coffees  and  pure  spices  their  store  cannot  be  sur- 
passed, Mr.  Joseph  P.  Langan  being  an  expert  buyer  of  teas  and 
coffees  and  makes  it  a  special  feature  of  his  business  to  cater 
to  the  individual  tastes  of  his  customers.  "  Only  the  choicest 
selections  of  Oolong.  Ceylon,  Congo  and  Gunpowder  teas 
are  kept  in  stock,  while  in  coffees  the  line  carried  is  equally 
choice  and  full.  The  spices  sold  are  the  purest,  and  custom- 
ers can  be  assured  that  they  contain  no  adulterations.  In 
addition  to  the  above  line  of  goods  Langan  Bros,  deal  in 
butter,  eggs,  cheese,  dried  fruits,  canned  goods  of  the  best 
brands  and  table  delicacies  and  condiments  of  many  varieties. 
The  butter  sold  at  this  establishment  is  of  the  freshest  and 
choicest  "gilt  edge"  classes,  and  among  them  will  be  found 
Pure  Elgin  Creamery,  Best  Iowa  Creamery,  Choice  Creamery 
and  the  best  Dairy  butter.  Messrs.  Langan  spare  no  efforts 
to  please  their  patrons,  and  all  orders  are  promptly  delivered 
to  any  part  of  the  city,  while  orders  are  called  for  and  de- 
livered in  the  same  prompt  manner  at  the  residences  of 
customers,  thus  insuring  a  great  saving  of  time  and  trouble. 
Messrs.  Langan  are  natives  of  Ireland.  They  are  young  en- 
ergetic business  men,  and  by  their  prompt  business  methods, 
and  their  polite  attention  to  those  having  business  relations 
with  them,  have  won  enviable  reputations. 


AMERICAN   COPPER,  BRASS   &    IRON  WORKS. 

In  the  manufacture  of  Brewers',  Distillers'  and  Sugar  Re- 
lining  Apparatus,  a  representative  and  progressive  concern  in 
Chicago,  is  that  known  as  the  American  Copper,  Brass  &  Iron 
Works,  located  at  Nos.  113  to  119  Michigan  street,  corner  La 
Salle  avenue.  This  flourishing  business  was  established  in 
1867  by  Mr.  C.  Kattentidt,  who  conducted  it  till  1890,  when 
it  was  incorporated  under  the  laws  of  Illinois,  with  a  paid  up 
capital  of  f  25,000.  and  its  trade  now  extends  throughout  the 
entire  United  States  and  Canada,  also  Mexico  and  South 
America.  The  officers  of  the  company  are,  Mr.  Otto  Meins- 
hausen,  president  and  treasurer;  Mr.  H.  Meinshausen,  secre- 
tary, and  Mr.  C.  Kattentidt,  superintendent.  They  occupy  a. 
spacious  four-story  brick  building,  80x100  feet  in  dimensions, 
which  was  erected  by  Mr.  Kattentidt  in  1878.  The  various  de- 
partments are  fully  supplied  with  special  machinery  tools  and 
appliances,  operated  by  a  35  horse-power  steam  engine.  Here 
So  first-class  workmen  are  employed,  who  turn  out  in  a  super- 
ior manner  all  kinds  of  brewers',  distillers'  and  sugar  refining 
apparatus,  confectioners'  machinery  in  copper,  dyers'  cylin- 
ders, soda  fountain  apparatus,  etc.  Their  productions  are 
unrivalled  for  utility,  efficiency  and  reliability,  and  have  no  su- 
periors in  the  market,  while  the  prices  quoted  in  all  cases  are 
extremely  just  and  moderate.  They  are  thoroughly  practical 
coppersmiths,  brass-founders,  finishers  and  iron  tank  workers, 
and  spare  neither  time  nor  pains  to  give  entire  satisfaction  to 
patrons.  Orders  are  carefully  attended  to,  and  they  have  done 
a  large  amount  of  work  in  the  city  for  leading  brewers,  mal- 
sters,  distillers  and  confectioners.  The  officers  were  all  born 
in  Germany,  but  have  resided  in  Chicago  many  years.  They 
are  honorable  and  able  business  men,  whose  trade  is  steadily 
increasing,  owing  to  the  intrinsic  merits  and  superiority  of  their 
production. 


EXCELSIOR  ELECTRIC  COMPANY. 

The  truly  marvelous  progress  made  in  controlling  that 
subtle  and  mysterious  agent,  electricity,  during  the  past  few- 
decades,  and  the  application  thereof  to  multifarious  utili- 
tarian purposes,  certainly  have  no  parallel  in  the  domain  of 
the  arts  and  sciences  in  modern  times.  The  advance  made 
in  the  direction  indicated  is  one  of  the  distinctly  notable 
features  that  mark  this  progressive  age  in  which  we  live ; 
and  the  possibilities  therein  are  virtually  beyond  conception. 
What  with  discovery,  invention  and  improvements,  something 
akin  to  perfection  has  been  attained  in  electrical  apparatus, 
both  for  lighting  and  power  purposes,  by  some  of  our  lead- 
ing manufacturers,  in  which  connection  special  mention  is 
due  the  Excelsior  Electric  Company  (Hochhausen  system), 
main  office  115  Broadway,  New  York,  with  factory  at  216 
Willoughby  street,  Brooklyn,  and  whose  Chicago  office,  with 
Herbert  Wadsworth,as  western  manager,  is  at  room  425  in  the 
"Rookery  Building. "  They  turn  out  a  class  of  electrical 
appliances  of  a  highly  meritorious  character — of  exceptional 
excellence  indeed — and  of  the  superiority  of  their  production, 
assuredly  no  more  unfailng  criterion  could  be  adduced  than 
the  widespread  sale  the  same  command.  They  manu- 
facture arc  and  incandescent  lights,  arc  and  incandescent 
motors,  alternating  current  motors  and  generators, 
also  electro-plating  and  depositing  machines,  and  their  trade, 
which  is  exceedingly  large,  extends  all  over  the  United 
States.  They  are  prepared  to  furnish  estimates  on  all  classes 
of  work  in  the  line  indicated,  the  construction  and  equipping 
of  electric  lighting  and  power  plant  complete  being  a  spe- 
cialty, and  all  contracts  undertaken  by  this  responsible  con- 
cern are  certain  to  be  performed  in  the  most  expeditious, 
competent  and  trustworthy  manner.  The  Excelsior  Electric 
Co.,  of  which  H.  D.  Fuller  is  president,  and  Wm.  Hoch- 
hausen, electrician,  was  organized  in  1874,  the  Chicago  office 
being  established  at  the  same  time,  and  from  its  inception  the 
enterprise  has  been  a  highly  successful  venture,  the  business 
rapidly  growing  and  extending.  Mr.  Wadsworth,  the  com- 
pany's representative  in  this  city,  is  a  gentleman  of  middle 
age  and  a  native  of  Maine.  He  is  a  thoroughly  practical 
and  skilful  electrician,  as  well  as  a  man  of  energy  and  ex- 
cellent business  ability,  being  an  expert  in  his  line,  and 
prior  to  assuming  his  present  position,  some  two  years  ago, 
had  been  with  the  Thomson-Houston  Co.  of  this  city,  for 
a  number  of  years. 

D.  H.  DICKINSON. 

The  substantial  and  elegant  manner  in  which  Chicago  has 
been  built,  together  with  the  artistic  effects  attempted  in  all 
parts  of  the  city,  have  made  this  a  market  of  great  importance 
for  fine  marble  of  all  kinds.  The  house  of  Mr.  D.  H.  Dickin- 
son has  for  many  years  been  known  as  one  of  the  most  impor- 
tant in  importing  and  dealing  in  American  and  Italian  marble. 
The  business  was  established  in  1870  by  Mr.  Dickinson,  and 
at  the  lime  of  the  great  fire  he  occupied  the  premises  located 
at  310  to  316  N.  Water  street.  Here  he  met  with  a  total  loss 
of  building  and  stock.  After  the  fire  he  occupied  a  new  build- 
ing, at  the  same  place,  and  continued  there  until  1886,  when 
he  removed  to  his  present  location.  Mr.  Dickinson  now  occu- 
pies the  two-story,  corrugated  iron  building  at  558  to  570  N. 
Water  street.  This  is  a  mammoth  concern,  being  200x125  feet 
in  dimensions,  and  is  equipped  with  the  latest  improved 
machinery  and  appliances  used  in  handling  and  working  marble. 
He  has  two  rubbing  beds,  four  gouger  saws,  eight  turning 
lathes,  large  steam  derrick  and  other  machinery,  including  the 
full  steam  power  plant.  About  sixty  experienced  workmen 
are  employed  and  an  extensive  business  is  carried  on,  in  sup- 
plying the  trade  with  manufactured  marble  for  monument, il 
purposes,  as  well  as  rough  stock.  Mr.  Dickinson  was  born  in 
1843,  is  a  native  of  Chatteauguay,  near  Montreal,  Can.;  he 
was  reared  in  Chicago  and  has  been  for  years  identified  with 
her  leading  business  interests.  He  is  a  prominent  member  of 
the  G.  A.  R.  and  a  thirty-second  degree  Mason;  he  served  as 
a  sergeant  in  the  3&th  Illinois  regiment  and  was  afterward 
quartermaster  in  the  i6th  U.  S.  colored  infantry. 


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HALL  SIGNAL  CO. 

The  Hall  Signal  Co.  of  50  Broadway,  New  York,  and  340 
The  Rookery,  Chicago, are  manufacturers  of  all  kinds  of  Elec- 
tric and  Mechanical  Signaling  apparatus  for  railroads.  The 
Hall  Automatic  Electric  Block  Signal  System  is  in  operation 
on  twenty-one  of  the  leading  railroads  of  this  country.  On 
the  opposite  page  is  shown  an  application  of  the  Hall  high- 
way crossing  alarm  bell  at  S.  Union  street,  Chicago.  Re- 
garding the  Hall  highway  crossing  alarm  bell  the  following 
letter  is  of  interest : 

NEW  YORK,  NEW  HAVEN  &  HARTFORD  RAILROAD  Co. 
New  Haven  Station,  Sept.  2,   1891. 

Gentlemen: — In  reply  to  yours  of  the  3ist  ult.  regarding 
the  Hall  Highway  Crossing  Bells  I  would  say  that  we  have  in 
use  on  the  different  divisions  of  the  N.  Y.,  N.  H.  &  H.  R. 
R.,  seventy-one  highway  crossing  gate  and  station  bells. 
The  first  application  of  these  bells  was  made  in  1883.  In 
all  that  time  they  have  never  failed  to  perform  the  service 
required  of  them,  and  the  Hall  bell  has  been  adopted  as  the 
standard  bell  of  this  road  after  a  thorough  test  of  all  other 
bells  in  the  market.  They  are  giving  entire  satisfaction  to 
the  officials  of  our  road  in  every  respect,  and  I  take  pleasure 
in  recommending  them  to  any  road  desiring  an  absolutely 
reliable  highway  crossing  bell.  Very  truly. 

(Signed)  WINSLOW  STEVENS,  Electrician. 

This  company  is  also  the  manufacturers  of  electric  distant 
signals  for  switches,  electric  interlocked  signals,  one  with 
anpther,  the  Bezer  lock  and  block  system,  and  the  Bezer  and 
Burley  interlocking  machines. 


ACME  COPYING  CO. 

The  development  of  fine  arts  of  recent  years  has  been  upon 
a  basis  of  practical  efficiency  and  enlarged  facilities  that 
enables  every  member  of  every  family  in  the  land  to  secure 
an  enlarged  portrait  suitable  for  framing,  and  of  an  accuracy 
and  fidelity  to  the  subject,  that  previously  would  have  cost 
hundreds  of  dollars,  now  placed  at  moderate  figures,  includ- 
ing rich  and  elegant  frames.  All  the  concerns  engaged  in 
the  copying  or  enlarging  of  pictures,  are  not  of  equal  merit, 
far  from  it.  On  the  contrary,  the  reliable,  responsible 
ones  that  we  can  recommend  are  few  in  number.  The  best 
and  most  representative  concern  in  the  United  States,  with 
which  to  have  dealings,  is  unquestionably  the  "Acme  Copy- 
ing Company"  of  302  and  304  W.  Van  Buren  street.  It 
was  established  in  1877,  and  early  achieved  an  enviable  repu- 
tation for  the  superiority  of  its  portraits.  Eventually,  in  1887, 
the  important  interests  involved  were  duly  incorporated,  with 
Mr.  A.  D.  Lutz,  as  president;  Mr.  W.  S.  Chamberlain,  as 
secretary;  and  Mr.  C.  E.  Lutz,  as  treasurer;  and  under  their 
exceptionally  and  able  equitable  management, the  companyhas 
gone  on  increasing  its  business  at  a  rapid  ratio,  as  the  fol- 
lowing figures  demonstrate.  Portraits  produced  and  sold  in 
1886,  25,000;  in  1887,  40,000;  in  1888,  82,000;  in  1889, 
85,000;  and  in  1890,  over  100,000,  so  on  annually  increas- 
ing. A  magnificent  building  has  been  specially  erected  by 
the  company,  designed  in  every  way  to  meet  the  most  advanced 
requirements.  The  main  structure  is  three  stories  and  base- 
ment in  height,  and  125  feet  in  depth ;  adjoining  is  the 
studio,  considered  the  best  arranged  and  equipped  in  the 
United  States.  All  the  goods  are  made  and  finished  on  the 
premises.  The  negatives  and  prints  are  made  by  electric 
light,  which  can  be  used  on  dark  and  cloudy  days  as  well  as 
on  fine  days,  thus  preventing  any  delay  whatsoever.  The 
company's  electric  light  plant  is  a  complete  one,  having  a 
large  number  of  lamps,  and  not  only  provides  an  abundance 
of  light  for  photographing,  but  also  for  illuminating  the 
building  throughout.  Their  large  studios  comfortably  seat 
fifty  artists,  and  thirty  air  brushes  are  operated,  producing 
the  finest  grades  of  portrait  work.  They  employ  in  and 
about  their  establishment  over  100  employes.  The  company 
promptly  fills  all  orders ;  it  enjoys  the  best  facilities  of  any 
house  in  America,  and  picture  men  can  rely  on  always  getting 


their  goods  when  promised.  The  company  produces  all 
kinds  of  crayons,  pastelles,  water  colors,  etc.,  and  has  the 
largest  and  most  elegant  stock  of  frames  to  select  from. 
Their  "  Bonanza"  style  of  portrait  has  proved  the  most  popu- 
lar and  successful  of  any  ever  presented  to  the  American 
public.  It  is  the  best  and  most  profitable  for  live  agents  to 
handle,  as  they  give  absolute  satisfaction  to  the  most  critical. 
Their  celebrated  Acme  portraits  are  also  deservedly  popular, 
being  made  of  best  material  and  never  fading  or  changing 
tone.  A  large  variety  of  styles  can  be  had  here,  including 
their  beautiful  grade  "F,"  the  most  expensive  portrait  they 
make,  elegantly  hatched,  strippled  and  toned,  and  a  mag- 
nificent work  of  art.  To  those  who  seek  a  very  profitable, 
pleasant  and  honorable  source  of  employment  we  would 
strongly  recommend  to  secure  an  outfit  from  this  responsible 
company,  and  go  to  work.  They  cannot  fail  to  do  well ,  and 
their  best  references  will  be  their  old  customers.  Mr.  A. 
D.  Lutz  is  especially  qualified  to  successfully  guide  the  com- 
pany's operations.  He  and  his  associates  are  gentlemen  of 
ability  and  integrity,  and  the  company  is  maintained  on  a 
plane  of  efficiency,  unapproached  by  any  other  concern  what- 
soever 

J.   C.   BORCHERDT. 

The  public  is  becoming  more  exacting  every  day  as  to  the 
service  rendered  by  those  whom  it  intrusts  with  important 
functions,  and  what  more  valuable  and  important  duty  can 
devolve  upon  any  one  than  that  of  dispensing  remedies  for  the 
ailments  of  humanity?  The  pharmacist  must  conform  to  the 
strict  and  exacting  requirements  of  the  statutes  before  he  can 
practice  his  calling.  He  must  then  prove  his  fitness  for  the 
important  work  he  has  set  himself  to  do  before  the  public  will 
implicitly  trust  him  and  confidingly  swallow  his  preparations. 
A  singularly  happy  combination  of  all  the  necessary  aids  to 
success  and  preferment; — thorough  knowledge  of  the  business, 
aptness  and  fitness  for  the  work,  long  and  successful  experience 
as  pharmacist  and  druggist, — are  the  weighty  credentials  and 
indorsements  presented  by  Dr.  J.  C.  Borcherdt,  pharmacist. 
For  nearly  a  quarter  of  a  century  Dr.  Borcherdt  has  been 
before  the  public  as  a  dispensing  druggist,  and  by  conscien- 
tious and  faithful  services  has  gained  his  present  high  station 
in  his  calling.  His  pharmacy  at  735  West  Madison  street  is 
one  of  the  best  known  institutions  in  the  city.  It  is  completely 
stocked  and  equipped,  carrying  an  immense  stock  of  pure 
standard  drugs  and  chemicals;  a  fine  assortment  of  surgical 
instruments  and  druggists'  sundries,  toilet  and  fancy  goods; 
and  all  the  reliable  family  remedies  and  proprietary  medicines 
and  preparations.  The  furnishings  and  appointments  of  the 
store  are  of  the  most  approved  modern  pattern,  and  include  a 
fine  marble  soda  fountain  for  the  dispensing  of  the  numerous 
health-giving  summer  beverages  so  popular  with  the  people. 
There  is  also  kept  on  hand  for  the  delectation  of  smokers  a 
fine  stock  of  cigars,  choice  brands  of  foreign  and  domestic 
production.  Dr.  Borcherdt  prepares  a  long  list  of  extracts, 
tinctures  and  preparations  of  exceptional  value  and  merit.  His 
chief  specialty  in  this  line  is  the  well-known  Extract  of  Malt 
bearing  his  name,  and  which  is  the  oldest  and  best  known  malt 
extract  for  medicinal  purposes  on  the  market.  Dr.  Borcherdt 
is  the  pioneer  in  the  production  of  medicinal  malt  extracts, 
which  now  hold  a  high  rank  in  the  estimation  of  the  medical 
profession.  Dr.  Borcherdt  is  a  native  of  Buffalo,  New  York. 
He  has  resided  in  Chicago  thirty-eight  years,  twenty-four  of 
which  have  been  spent  in  the  drug  business.  He  is  a  regis- 
tered pharmacist  under  the  Illinois  State  Board  of  Pharmacy, 
a  member  of  the  American  Pharmaceutical  Association  and  a 
trustee  of  the  Chicago  College  of  Pharmacy.  These  facts 
attest  better  than  words  of  loftiest  import  to  his  exceptional 
standing  and  ability  in  his  calling  and  the  profound  interest  he 
takes  in  his  chosen  calling.  Dr.  Borcherdt's  history  would  be 
incomplete  without  a  reference  to  his  military  career.  He 
served  his  country  with  great  credit  through  the  late  civil  war 
in  the  old  4gth  New  York  Infantry.  He  entered  the  service  a 
private,  and  rose  to  the  rank  of  captain.  He  is  an  active  mem- 
ber of  the  G.  A-  R.,  and  is  universally  respected  and  esteemed 
by  his  fellow  men. 


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ADOLPH  LURIE. 

An  enormous  stock  of  elegant  dry  goods,  fancy  goods, 
notions,  ladies'  and  gents'  furnishing  goods,  carpets,  in  fact, 
of  everything  that  goes  to  make  a  palace  of  trade  complete, 
is  presented  by  the  very  enterprising  house  of  Adolph  I.urie, 
located  at  561  and  563  Blue  Island  avenue.  The  spacious 
establishment  occupies  the  ground  floor  of  a  three-story  stone 
building,  and  covers  an  area  of  3,200  square  feet,  having  a 
frontage  of  forty  feet  on  Blue  Island  avenue.  It  was  estab- 
lished by  the  present  genial  proprietor  in  1873  on  a  very 
elaborate  scale,  and  has  since  that  period  constantly  grown 
in  proportions.  A  furtive  glance  cast  into  the  interior  of 
the  neatly  arranged  store  reveals  an  extensive  line  of  dress 
goods,  comprising  henriettas,  homespuns,  cheviots,  korah, 
moire,  and  an  exceedingly  select  assortment  of  imported 
challies  at  remarkably  low  prices.  Grenadines,  rhadames 
and  India  silks  are  very  attractively  displayed  on  well-fin- 
ished oaken  counters.  Ladies'  challie  tea-gowns,  tan  Stan- 
ley capes,  sateen  and  flannel  outing  suits,  ladies'  and  misses' 
fine  gauge  fast  black  lisle  hose,  lisle  jersey  vests,  tucks  and 
hamburg  edge — these  and  others,  are  some  of  the  greatest 
bargains  ever  offered  for  sale.  The  notion  and  fancy  goods 
departments  are  fully  and  as  adequately  equipped.  It  is  futile 
to  attempt  to  do  justice  to  the  immense  stock  and  first-class 
grade  of  goods  that  are  kept  by  Adolph  Lurie,  by  mere  de- 
scription. The  success  of  Mr.  I.urie's  enterprise  is  attrib- 
utable in  the  first  place  to  an  innate  business  tact,  secondly 
to  the  ability  of  exactly  judging  the  wants  of  his  patrons, 
and  last,  but  not  least,  to  his  strict  attention  to  business,  to 
his  never  failing  courtesy  and  to  a  keen  and  precise  effort  to 
please  every  one,  be  they  poor  or  rich,  man,  woman  or 
child.  At  the  present  writing  the  establishment  has  sixteen 
employes,  all  of  which  are  experienced,  capable  and  accom- 
modating. Mr.  I.urie  is  a  native  of  Germany,  but  has  re- 
sided in  this  city  over  twenty  years.  His  long  experience 
in  business  enables  him  to  point  back  with  pleasure  to  the 
record  and  reputation  which  have,  by  reason  of  his  own 
efforts,  been  made  for  I.urie's,  561  and  563  Blue  Island 
avenue. 


A.  E.  THOMPSON. 

Since  the  inception  of  this  enterprise  in  1884,  when  it  was 
first  opened  as  a  pharmacy  by  Mr.  C.  O.  Sethness,  the  store 
has  become  one  of  the  most  popular  centers  of  trade  in  the 
locality,  and  situated  as  it  is  at  1218  Milwaukee  avenue,  at 
the  corner  of  Robey  street,  it  is  most  eligibly  located  for 
the  control  of  a  first-class  patronage.  In  1888  the  present 
proprietor,  Mr.  A.  E.  Thompson,  assumed  possession,  and 
by  the  manner  in  which  he  has  since  conducted  the  business 
he  has  shown  his  perfect  adaptability  to  the  conduct  of  a 
first-class  drug  store.  The  premises  occupied  are  very  large, 
being  25x75  feet  in  dimensions,  including  a  well-appointed 
pharmacy,  and  laboratory  in  the  rear,  and  while  speaking  of 
the  pharmacy  we  may  say  that  a  specialty  is  made  of 
the  compounding  of  physicians'  prescriptions,  over  which 
Mr.  Thompson  himself  maintains  a  complete  supervision,  and 
is  ably  supported  by  competent  graduate  assistants.  This 
branch  of  the  business  is  conducted  by  day  and  night.  The 
stock  carried  is  at  once  attractive  and  even  to  the  uninitiated 
shows  an  unusual  display  of  care  in  selection.  Besides  pure 
drugs  and  chemicals,  it  comprises  all  the  proprietary  medi- 
cines and  remedies  of  standard  merit  and  reputation,  toilet 
accessories,  soap,  perfumes,  sponges,  surgical  appliances  and 
instruments,  sick  room  needs,  mineral  waters  and  pure  wines 
and  liquors  for  medicinal  purposes,  sanitary  preparations, 
sponges,  brushes  and  combs,  chamois,  fancy  goods,  and  in- 
deed everything  that  may  rightly  be  comprehended  under 
the  head  of  druggists'  sundries.  Mr.  Thompson  was  born 
in  McHenry  County,  111.,  and  has  been  in  Chicago  for  ten 
years.  He  is  a  graduate  of  the  Chicago  College  of  1'har- 
macy,  class  1886,  and  was  formerly  in  the  employ  of  J.  C. 
Borcher,  and  later  with  R.  T.  Sill.  He  is  therefore  a 
thoroughly  competent  pharmacist. 


N.  J.  SANDBERG. 

One  of  the  most  popular  house  furnishing  establishments 
on  the  North  side  is  that  of  Mr.  N.  J.  Sandberg,  who  is 
located  at  360,  362  and  364  E.  Division  street.  Mr.  Sand- 
berg  has  been  established  in  this  business  since  1872,  at  the 
same  location.  He  is  a  native  of  Sweden,  and  came  to  the 
United  States  thirty-five  years  ago.  After  residing  in  Mil- 
waukee, Wis. ,  some  years,  he  came  to  Chicago  in  1860,  and 
engaged  in  business.  He  built  the  elegant  establishment  he 
occupies  in  1886,  and  has  an  excellent  three-story  brick 
building,  75x125  feet  in  dimension,  of  which  he  uses  the 
ground  floor  and  basement.  He  has  just  finished  a  fine  ad- 
dition in  the  rear,  lie  has  three  stone  fronts  and  carries  a 
complete  and  well  selected  stock  of  house  furnishing  goods 
of  all  kinds.  Number  360  store  is  devoted  to  household 
goods,  crockery  and  glassware,  stoves,  tinware,  etc.  Number 
362  is  used  for  carpets,  rugs,  matting,  curtains  and  all  kinds 
of  decorations.  Number  364  contains  the  parlor  and  cham- 
ber suits,  fancy  goods  and  upholstered  goods.  Every  de- 
partment is  well  stocked  with  superior  goods,  and  these  are 
sold  at  the  lowest  prices  for  cash  or  on  easy  payments.  Mr. 
Sandberg  has  built  up  a  business  of  great  strength  and  pop- 
ularity. He  is  favored  with  a  large  and  first-class  patronage 
and  finds  his  business  constantly  increasing.  He  employs 
eight  clerks,  and  utilizes  three  delivery  teams.  He  is  a  well- 
known  gentleman  in  business  circles,  and  is  respected  every- 
where for  his  uprightness  and  integrity. 


C.   H.  STRONG   &  CO. 

No  book  on  Chicago's  trade  would  be  complete  without  a 
prominent  allusion  to  Strong's  Arnica  Soaps  and  prepara- 
tions, and  we  would  urge  the  thousands  who  see  this  notice 
between  now  and  the  World's  Fair  to  become  acquainted 
with  these  excellent  preparations  by  asking  their  druggists 
for  them.  All  of  us  are  familiar  with  the  cards  containing 
a  dozen  neat  little  red  tin  boxes  of  Strong's  Arnica  Tooth 


soap, which  are  generally  displayed  on  the  counter  of  a  drug 
store,  and  in  addition  to  this  tooth  soap  they  are  the  sole 
manufacturers  and  proprietors  of  Strong's  arnica  jelly,  arnica 
toilet  soap,  arnica  shaving  soap,  veterinary  arnica  jelly, 
Robertson's  Infallible  corn  cure,  De  Leon's  cocoa  hair- 
dressing,  etc.  These  goods  are  sold  only  to  the  drug  trade, 
and  the  demand  is  increasing  daily.  They  are  absolutely 
pure  and  sell  themselves.  Their  flavors  are  extra  strong  and 
they  are  conveniently  packed  for  traveling,  as  they  cannot 
break  or  leak.  The  business  was  established  in  1875  by  C. 
H.  Strong  Ci:  Co.,  and  in  1883  Mr.  Strong  retired  and  Mr. 
Frank  Andrews  succeeded  him,  retaining  the  name  of  the  old 
firm.  They  occupy  the  fourth  floor  at  185  to  189  Madison 
street,  and  manufacture  their  specialties  there.  Its  area  is 
about  50x120  so,  that  they  have  ample  room.  Their  trade  is 
from  the  Atlantic  to  the  Pacific  and  from  the  lakes  to  the 
gulf.  They  employ  traveling  men  and  Mr.  Andrews,  who 
is  exceedingly  popular  himself,  travels  at  times.  He  was 
born  in  Ohio  and  has  been  in  Chicago  fourteen  years,  and 
has  made  a  name  in  the  druggist  specialty  line  that  speaks 
only  praise  for  him. 


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JOHN  FEATHERSTONE'SSONS. 

The  present  age  is  undoubtedly  one  of  the  greatest  prog- 
ress, and  every  year  witnesses  new  triumphs  in  the  world  of 
invention.  Perfection  is  rapidly  approaching  in  all  kinds  of 
machinery,  and  nowhere  is  this  more  clearly  to  be  seen  than 
in  the  production  of  steam  engines.  In  this  connection  we 
desire  to  direct  special  attention,  in  this  Commercial  Review 
of  Chicago,  to  the  representative  and  successful  firm  of 
Messrs.  John  Featherstone's  Sons,  iron  founders  and  manu- 
facturers of  the  famous  Corliss  steam  engines,  whose  works 
are  located  at  2  to  36  Front  street,  and  354  to  358  N. 
Halsted  street.  This  extensive  business  was  established  in 
1870  by  Mr.  John  Featherstone  who  conducted  it  till  1888 
with  great  success,  when  he  died  after  an  honorable  career, 
lie  was  succeeded  by  the  present  concern  of  John  Feather- 
stone's  Sons,  which  has  been  duly  incorporated  under  the 
laws  of  Illinois  with  a  paid  up  capital  of  $600,000,  his  sons 
being  the  executive  officers,  viz :  Mr.  Geo.  Featherstone 
president ;  Mr.  John  Featherstone,  vice-president ;  and  Mr. 
A.  J.  Keatherstone,  treasurer  and  secretary.  Their  works 
have  an  area  of  several  acres,  and  have  excellent  railway  and 
water  facilities.  The  machine  shop  is  a  substantial  three- 
story  brick  building,  200x100  feet,  while  the  foundry  is  a 
spacious  one-story  structure,  200x300  feet  in  dimensions. 
The  various  departments  are  fully  equipped  with  the  latest 
improved  tools,  machinery  and  appliances,  operated  by  a 
superior  25o-horse  power  steam  engine.  Here  300  skilled 
workmen  are  employed,  and  the  trade  of  the  company,  which 
issteadily  increasing,  now  extends  throughout  the  entireUnited 
States  and  Canada.  They  make  a  specialty  of  the  manu- 
facture of  the  celebrated  Corliss  steam  engines,  and  also  build 
promptly  to  order  marine  engines  and  special  machinery  of 
every  description.  Jobbing  is  also  promptly  attended  to,  and 
all  descriptions  of  railroad  and  general  castings  of  the  finest 
quality  are  turned  out.  They  have  built  a  number  of  Corliss 
engines,  and  are  now  largely  engaged  in  the  manufacture  of 
the  renowned  consolidated  ice  machines  for  leading  brew- 
eries, ice  companies,  etc.  They  have  done  work  for  the 
following  well-known  concerns  :  F.  A.  Poth  Brewing  Co., 
Philadelphia;  Peter  Doelgers'  Brewery,  New  York;  Con- 
sumers' Ice  Company,  New  York  ;  Glenn  Ice  Company,  New 
York;  International  Packing  Co.,  Chicago;  Northwestern 
lirewery,  Chicago;  Star  Brewing  Co.,  Chicago  and  the  India 
\Vharf  Brewing  Co.,  of  Brooklyn, New  York,  for  whom  they 
have  just  furnished  a  complete  refrigerating  plant  of  the 
latest  approved  pattern.  The  engines  are  unrivaled  for 
efficiency,  speed  and  reliability,  and  are  the  embodiments  of 
mechanical  workmanship  of  the  highest  order  of  perfection. 
They  are  admirably  adapted  for  all  kinds  of  service  and 
have  proved  their  superiority  when  brought  into  competition 
with  those  of  other  makers.  It  will  be  apparent  that  the 
greatest  care  and  scientific  researches  of  years  have  been  ex- 
ercised to  bring  these  engines  to  their  present  point  of  per- 
fection, and  in  spite  of  their  superiority  the  prices  quoted 
for  them  are  exceedingly  just  and  moderate.  The  officers 
are  all  natives  of  Chicago,  where  they  are  highly  esteemed 
in  trade  circles  for  their  mechanical  skill,  enterprise  and 
sterling  integrity.  This  company  is  one  of  Chicago's  most 
valued  factors  in  the  line  of  skilled  industry,  and  has  before 
it  an  ever  widening  career  of  usefulness. 


JARVIS  WINE  AND   BRANDY  COMPANY. 

The  Jarvis  Wine  and  Brandy  Company,  39  N.  State  street, 
was  organized  in  1890  under  the  laws  of  Illinois  by  some  capi- 
talists of  Chicago,  for  the  purpose  of  carrying  a  large  stock  of 
California  wines  and  brandies,  manufactured  by  the  G.  M. 
Jarvis  Co.,  whose  headquarters  are  at  Santa  Clara,  Cal.  The 
Jarvis  Wine  and  Brandy  Company  carry  a  very  heavy  stock 
of  wines  and  brandies,  and  by  so  doing,  the  stock  becomes 
"aged, "and  the  trade,  which  is  very  large,  east  of  Omaha,  is 
supplied  in  any  quantity  and  with  promptness.  This  business 
had  its  origin  as  far  back  as  1853,  during  which  year  Mr.  G. 
M.  Jarvis,  president  and  general  manager  of  the  G.  M.  Jarvis 


Company,  made  a  tour  of  the  world,  visiting  South  America, 
Africa,  Australia,  Tasmania,  New  Zealand,  Tahita  and  the 
Sandwich  Islands,  and  soon  after  made  his  home  in  California. 
In  1860  Mr.  Jarvis  planted  the  now  celebrated  vineyards  at 
Vine  Hill,  Santa  Cruz  County,  Cal.,  and  since  that  time  a 
large  coast  trade  has  been  supplied  from  these  vineyards.  In 
1885  the  business  was  incorporated  with  a  capital  of  $50,000. 
the  main  office  and  distillery  being  located  at  Santa  Clara. 
Cal.,  G.  M.  Jarvis,  president  and  general  manager;  Miss 
Maggie  Jarvis,  secretary  and  business  manager;  F.d.  K.  Jar- 
vis,  distiller  and  wine  maker;  Ward  M.  Jarvis,  salesman  and 
outside  buyer.  The  "Jarvis  Wine  Company"  of  Omaha,  is 
an  offshoot  of  the  home  company  and  is  under  the  manage- 
ment of  T.  C.  Jarvis.  who  controls  the  states  of  Iowa, 
Nebraska  and  Colorado,  and  is  doing  a  good  paying  and  care- 
ful business.  The  capacity  of  the  distillery  is  2,000  tons 
yearly,  and  while  they  make  all  that  their  eastern  branches 
sell,  they  also  supply  a  large  share  of  the  trade  of  Cali- 
fornia and  Oregon.  The  Jarvis  Wine  and  Brandy  Company 
of  Chicago,  has  built  up  a  large  and  lucrative  eastern  trade, 
supplying  some  three  thousand  dealers,  some  of  whom  are  the 
largest  wholesale  druggists  in  the  United  States,  and  in  their 
price  lists  the  Jarvis  goods  are  all  quoted  at  the  highest  price, 
showing  that  if  their  customers  want  the  best  they  must  pay 
probably  a  little  more  for  the  Jarvis  goods,  but  that  they  are 
beyond  question  the  very  best  on  the  market.  The  Jarvis 
Riesling  grape  brandy  is  their  specialty,  vintage  1877.  It  has 
taken  many  premiums  at  the  California  state  fairs  and  district 
fairs,  also  won  the  first  premium  gold  medal  at  the  World's 
Fair  at  New  Orleans.  The  eminent  surgeon  and  medical 
director  of  the  U.  S.  army.  Dr.  l.asil  Morris,  says:  "While 
you  can  supply  such  pure  goods,  with  such  fine  quality  and 
flavor,  there  will  be  no  need  of  us  buying  imported  brandy." 
Mr.  G.  M.  Jarvis,  the  pioneer  and  starter  of  this  company, 
and  who  has  always  been  at  the  front  as  president  and  general 
manager,  is  now  sixty-three  years  old,  and  he  has  laid  the 
foundation  of  a  grand  and  remunerative  business.  J.  F.  Jarvis 
is  the  practical  business  manager  at  39  N.  State  street,  while 
G.  M.  Jarvis,  jr.,  a  young  man  of  twenty-one,  assists  in  a  gener- 
al way.  The  business  is  yearly  increasing,  and  is  at  present 
highly  satisfactory. 

SELLSTROM   &  KILBY. 

In  the  production  and  consumption  of  artistic  wearing 
apparel  Chicago  is  rapidly  coming  to  the  front.  Our  aesthetic 
cousins  down  East  have  for  years  found  endless  diversion  in 
poking  fun  at  Chicago's  "Wild  West"  fashions  and  manners. 
But  that  day  is  long  since  past,  and  Chicago's  streets  will  show 
as  many  well-dressed  men  as  any  of  her  older  and  more  cen- 
sorious cities  along  the  Atlantic  coast.  Great  numbers  of 
artistic  tailoring  establishments  are  to  be  found  in  the  business 
district  of  the  city.  And  that  they  are  well  patronized  is  self- 
evident.  Messrs.  Sellstrom  and  Kilby,  Artistic  Tailors,  4* 
Wells  street,  near  C.  N.  \V.  R.  R.  depot,  is  one  of  the  lead- 
ing North  side  establishments  in  this  line.  This  business  was 
established  in  T.83S  by  Nelson  &  Sellstrom.  One  year  ago  Mr. 
Nelson  retired,  and  Mr.  M.  E.  Kilby  was  admitted  to  the  firm. 
This  firm  does  fine  custom  work  only  and  gives  employment  to 
eleven  skilful  workmen.  They  are  very  popular  people  in 
their  line  of  trade,  and  have  a  very  large  patronage  on  their 
side  of  the  city.  Their  stock  is  large  and  well  selected,  com- 
prising a  fine  display  of  foreign  and  domestic  woolens,  inclu- 
ding broadcloths  of  English,  French  and  German  looms; 
diagonals,  serges,  crepe  cloths,  chiviots,  meltons,  tweeds 
and  cassimeres  in  a  great  variety  of  sfylish  patterns.  They  are 
prepared  to  turn  out  at  short  notice  first  class  work  in  the 
line  of  military  and  band  uniforms,  also  civic  society  uni- 
forms, in  which  line  of  business  they  have  unexcelled  facilities 
and  a  large  experience.  Both  members  of  the  firm  are  practi- 
cal men  and  thoroughly  well  posted  in  their  trades.  They  have 
an  extensive  acquaintance  throughout  the  city  and  are  building 
upa  fine  trade  Mr.  Sellstrom  is  a  native  of  Sweden  and  has 
lived  in  Chicago  nine  years.  Mr.  Kilby  is  a  native  of  Nevr 
York  state  and  has  spent  twelve  years  in  Chicago.  Their 
store  is  neatly  furnished  and  the  goods  are  tasfefully  displayed. 


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FIRNHABER  &  CO. 

The  business  now  conducted  by  Messrs.  Firnhaber  &  Co- 
has  commended  itself  to  the  approval  of  the  public  for  the  las1 
eleven  years,  when  it  was  established  by  Mr.  J.  \V,  Baker,  and 
in  1882  Mr.  Chas.  Chamberlain  succeeded  him.  He  was  in  turn 
succeeded  in  1888  by  Mr.  E.  A.  Hudson,  who  gave  way  to  the 
present  firm  in  1891.  Their  yard  and  storage  sheds  at  790  and 
792  W.  Van  Buren  street,  near  Hoyne  avenue,  cover  an  area 
of  37jxgo  feet,  and  in  rear  of  this  is  their  stable,  ''"hey  em- 
ploy a  full  force  of  hands  and  horses  and  teams  to  deliver  coal, 
wood,  coke,  hay,  grain  or  feed  to  all  parts  of  the  city.  Their 
telephone  call  is  7188,  and  orders  sent  oyer  the  wire  receive 
their  prompt  and  instant  attention.  They  make  a  specialty  of 
baled  hay,  receiving  same  in  carloads  from  the  producing 
centers,  and  therefore  are  able  to  sell  it  at  the  lowest  possible 
figures.  Their  coal  is  all  screened  and  full  weight,  and  they 
sell  it  by  the  ton  or  carload,  and  their  stock  of  hard  and  soft 
wood  is  also  cut  and  sawed  to  any  size  desired,  and  will  be 
delivered  by  the  cord  or  load.  The  firm  consists  of  Mr.  W. 
R.  Firnhaber  and  Mr.  O,  \V.  Schutt,  both  young  men,  but  full 
of  business  life  and  energy,  and  trustworthy  to  a  fault.  Mr. 
Firnhaber  is  a  native  of  Chicago,  and  a  member  of  the  Sons  of 
Veterans  Mr.  Schutt  is  a  native  of  Germany  and  has  been  in 
Chicago  eight  years.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Mutual  Protec- 
tion Association. 


FRANK   SCHRAGE. 

Among  the  leading  druggists  of  this  city.  Mr.  Frank 
Schrage  occupies  an  important  position.  He  has  been  es- 
tablished in  the  business  for  twelve  years,  and  at  one 
time  managed  a  store  for  Gale  &  Block!.  He  is  an  experi- 
enced and  practical  druggist  and  chemist,  and  is  very  popu- 
lar with  his  patrons  and  the  medical  profession.  He  occupies 
the  premises  located  at  the  corner  of  Clark  street  and  Web- 
ster avenue,  where  he  [has  a  splendid  store,  22x50  feet  in 
dimensions.  He  carries  a  full  stock  of  pure  drugs  and 
chemicals,  together  with  officinal  preparations  of  his  own 
manufacture,  consisting  of  tinctures,  extracts,  decoctions, 
syrups,  etc.,  also  toilet  articles,  perfumes,  brushes,  sponges, 
surgeons'  supplies,  rubber  goods  and  a  full  line  of 
patent  medicines.  A  large  soda  fountain  graces  the  store 
and  is  popularly  patronized.  lie  makes  a  specialty  of  com- 
pounding physicians'  prescriptions,  to  which  he  givesh  is  per- 
sonal attention,  the  greatest  care  being  exercised  to  insure  ac- 
curacy. Mr.  Schrage  is  a  native  of  Wisconsin,  has  resided 
in  Chicago  for  sixteen  years,  and  is  a  prominent  business 
man.  He  is  a  member  of  ths  Knights  of  Pythias  and  is  a 
leader  in  social  circles.  He  is  a  regular  licensed  drug- 
gist. 

CHICAGO    CHAIN  WORKS. 

Almost  every  imaginable  manufacturing  interest  is  repre- 
sented in  Chicago,  and  it  seems  to  be  the  universal  opinion 
that  the  Garden  City  is  the  natural  manufacturing  center  of 
the  country.  An  important  enterprise,  and  one  conferring 
benefit  to  any  community  is  the  manufacture  of  wrought 
iron  chains,  etc.  Such  a  business  is  that  conducted  by  the 
Chicago  Chain  Works,  of  which  Mr.  S.  G.  Taylor  is  pro- 
prietor. This  business  has  been  established  for  eighteen 
years,  and  gives  employment  to  from  eighteen  to  twenty-five 
workmen.  The  works  are  located  at  98  and  100  Indiana 
street,  where  a  one-story  brick  building,  50x100  feet,  is  util- 
ized for  the  purpose  of  manufacturing  all  kinds  of  cables, 
railroad  chains,  etc.  Their  specialty  however,  is  confined 
to  the  best  dredge  and  crane  chains.  The  work  of  welding 
is  all  done  by  hand,  and  fifteen  to  twenty  forges  are  used 
constantly.  The  chains  manufactured  by  this  company  have 
an  established  reputation  for  strength  and  general  excellence. 
They  are  made  in  the  most  careful  manner  by  experienced 
workmen  only.  The  house  has  a  large  trade  all  over  the 
United  States  and  Canada,  and  sells  annually  many  thousand 
dollars  worth  of  goods.  The  proprietor,  Mr.  S.  G.  Taylor, 
is  well-known  in  business  circles;  he  is  rated  high  commer- 
cially, and  held  in  high  esteem  by  all  who  know  him. 


HENRY    GOETZ. 

This  house  was  originally  established  in  1875  by  the  present 
proprietor.  Mr.  Goetz  is  a  thoroughly  educated  druggist  and 
gives  his  personal  attention  to  the  compounding  of  physicians' 
prescriptions  and  family  recipes,  which  is  always  done  in  a 
prompt,  accurate  and  satisfactory  manner,  from  pure,  fresh 
drugs.  The  store, located  on  the  corner  of  Madison  and  La  Salle 
streets,  is  40x30  feet  in  dimensions,  and  is  handsomely  fitted 
up  and  arranged  in  solid  mahogany  fixtures.  In  the  store  will 
always  be  found  a  complete  assortment  of  chemicals  and  drugs, 
and  all  the  leading  proprietary  medicines  of  well-known  merit ; 
also  perfumes,  extracts  and  toilet  articles.  Mr.  Goetz  manu- 


factures his  own  extracts,  among  which  are  Tacoma  Beef, 
Iron  and  Wine,  cough  and  cold  cures,  Tacoma  System  Regu- 
lator and  Tacoma  Sarsaparilla.  Popular  prices  prevail,  and 
Mr.  Goetz  is  able  to  offer  unsurpassed  advantages  to  his  cus- 
tomers, lie  does  an  immense  soda  water  business,  having 
the  largest  and  most  expensive  soda  water  fountain  in  the  city. 
It  is  of  marble  inlaid  with  glass,  and  is  estimated  to  have 
cost  $6,000.  Mr.  Goetz  is  a  native  of  Wisconsin,  but  has  been 
a  resident  of  this  city  since  1871.  He  is  esteemed  as  an 
honorable  and  public-spirited  citizen,  and  well  deserves  the 
widespread  favor  in  which  he  is  held  in  Chicago. 


H.   HEDDER. 

Mr.  H.  Hedder's  name  has  been  identified  with  the  coal 
and  wood  business  since  1869,  for  that  was  the  year  he  estab- 
lished himself  in  it  at  the  corner  of  Van  Buren  and  Clinton 
streets,  and  moved  to  his  present  yards  at  403  W.  Chicago 
avenue,  corner  of  Bickerdike  street,  in  1872.  lie  owns  the 
yards  and  sheds,  which  are  very  extensive,  and  cover  an  area 
of  50x100  feet  Here  he  has  Lehigh,  Scranton  and  Lacka- 
wanna  and  all  kinds  of  anthracite  and  bituminous  coal,  also 
hard  and  soft  wood,  cut  or  sawed  to  any  size  by  cord  or 
load.  He  delivers  coal  and  wood  free  to  any  part  of  the 
city,  and  always  guarantees  that  it  is  screened  and  full 
weight.  Orders  by  mail  receive  prompt  attention,  and  are 
sent  out  on  the  day  they  are  received.  Mr.  Hedder  is  a 
native  of  Germany  and  has  been  in  Chicago  since  1867.  His 
reputation  as  an  honorable  dealer  has  never  been  questioned, 
and  the  purchaser  of  one  ton  receives  the  same  consideration 
as  the  purchaser  of  a  hundred  tons.  From  the  commence- 
ment this  enterprise  has  been  ably  managed  and  eminently 
successful,  and  Mr.  Iledder  merits  his  success. 


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F.   M.  GROSSMAN. 

The  name  of  "Grossman"  has  long  been  intimately  identi- 
fied with  the  livery,  carriage,  saddle  and  road  horse  trade 
of  this  city,  and  with  results  of  a  very  creditable  and  satis- 
factory character,  as  all  who  have  ever  visited  Mr.  F.  M. 
Crossman's  splendid  livery  stables  on  \V.  Randolph  street, 
or  his  famous  "Spring  Brook"  stock  farm  will  admit.  The 
livery  business  was  begun  in  1870,  by  the  firm  of  Grossman 
&  Co.,  Mr.  Grossman,  who  is  a  native  of  Massachusetts,  hav- 
ing in  that  year  settled  in  Chicago.  In  1872  they  had  to 
greatly  enlarge  their  facilities,  and  thus  continued  without 
any  firm  change  up  to  January,  1883.  when  the  old  partner- 
ship was  dissolved,  and  Mr.  Grossman  became  sole  proprie- 
tor, but  continued  under  the  name  of  Grossman  &  Co.  until 
1891.  The  stables  are  conveniently  located  at  Nos.  414, 
416  and  418  \V.  Randolph  street,  and  are  the  model  ones  in 
town.  They  are  brick  and  frame,  80x190  feet  in  dimensions, 
while  there  is  a  carrage  house,  50x100  feet  in  size.  The 
premises  are  splendidly  lighted,  ventilated  and  drained,  and 
nowhere  in  Chicago  can  such  desirable  quarters  be  found  for 
the  boarding  of  high  grade  track,  road,  carriage  and  riding 
horses.  The  stables  readily  accommodate  112,  being  situa- 
ted entirely  on  the  ground  floor,  while  Mr.  Grossman  keeps 
fifty  to  seventy-five  first-class  horses  on  hand,  largely  for 
livery  purposes.  He  is  also  the  principal  dealer  here  in 
Kentucky  and  New  York  saddle,  coach  and  light  harness 
horses,  and  numbers  many  of  Chicago's  leading  citizens 
among  his  customers.  His  livery  facilities  are  remarkably 
extensive.  He  is  prepared  to  supply  coaches,  coupes, 
phaetons,  light  buggies,  carts,  road  wagons,  etc.,  on  short- 
est notice,  with  superior,  gentle  and  fast  stock  that  always 
gives  satisfaction.  Funerals,  wedding  parties,  social  and 
shopping  visits  are  all  specialties  with  him,  and  only  ex- 
perienced, sober  coachmen  are  employed,  while  the  tariff  is 
remarkably  moderate.  The  stables  are  completely  and  hand- 
somely fitted  up  and  furnished,  including  waiting  rooms, 
harness  rooms,  etc.  The  elegant  offices  (20x20  feet)  are  in 
front  and  have  telephone  and  all  conveniences.  Mr.  Cross- 
man  is  the  owner  of  the  stables,  and  offers  special  low  rates 
for  boarding  horses  or  storing  vehicles.  He  gives  close  per- 
sonal supervision.  All  the  carriages,  broughams  and  victor- 
ias owned  by  him  are  built  by  his  order  by  the  famous  New 
Haven,  Conn.,  firm  of  B.  Manville  &  Co.  and  C.  Stone  & 
Sons,  of  Chicago.  Thus,  thisis  the  place  to  go  to,  and 
test  practically  any  style  of  carriage  or  buggy,  and  get  low- 
est quotations  on  the  most  elegant  and  durable  work,  offered 
as  the  best  made,  and  far  ahead  of  western  makes.  Mr. 
Grossman  is  proprietor  of  a  large  stock  farm,  situated  eight 
miles  northwest  from  the  city  limits,  familiarly  known  as  the 
"Spring  Brook  Stock  Farm,"  where  he  has  splendid  ac- 
.commodations  for  boarding  200  city  horses.  He  is  also  a  large 
breeder  of  Holstein  cattle,  road  horses,  etc.,  and  there  is  the 
headquarters  for  the  famous  trotting  stallion,  "Bay  Wilkes," 
by  "Geo.  Wilkes."  Goto  Mr.  Crossman's  for  anything  in 
the  livery,  horse  or  carriage  line,  and  rest  assured  of  satis- 
faction, prompt  attention,  and  courteous,  fair  and  square 
treatment.  Mr.  Grossman  is  universally  popular  and  re- 
spected and  is  noted  as  one  of  the  best  judges  of  horse  flesh 
in  Chicago. 

A.  HUSSEY  &.  CO. 

The  name  of  Hussey  has  become  nationally  prominent  in 
the  leaf  tobacco  trade,  and  is  also  well  known  to  cigar  manu- 
facturers, and  it  is  with  the  greatest  difficulty  that  they  can 
secure  the  appropriate  grades  of  stock  from  the  ordinary 
importers  and  jobbers.  They  give  the  best  value  for 
the  money  of  any  house  in  the  country,  which  estimate  is 
proved  by  the  fact  that  their  trade  for  1890  nearly  doubled 
in  volume,  and  the  causes  for  this  will  here  briefly  be 
referred  to.  Mr.  A.  Hussey  the  energetic  and  popular 
proprietor,  established  the  present  business  in  1877,  with  the 
sole  determination  to  give  the  manufacturer  the  benefit  of 
spot  cash  prices  for  the  choicest  assorted  leaf  tobacco,  all 


strictly  as  represented.  From  the  start  Mr.  Hussey  made 
rapid  and  substantial  progress,  and  repeated  enlargements  of 
facilities  were  necessitated,  resulting  in  1890  in  the  opening 
of  the  large  house  in  Philadelphia.  The  Chicago  house, 
situated  centrally  at  Xos.  35  and  37  La  Salle  street,  is  in 
charge  of  Mr.  E.  A.  Sutler,  a  well-known  expert  as  to  leaf 
tobaccos,  and  who  has  been  connected  with  the  concern 
since  1877.  The  premises  occupied  comprise  five  floors  and 
basement,  60x120  feet  in  dimensions, and  where  is  carried  by  far 
the  largest  and  choicest  stock  of  leaf  tobaccos  in  the  United 
States.  Messrs.  A.  Hussey  &  Co.  employ  no  traveling 
man,  but  instead  issue  annually  a  beautifully  printed 
Descriptive  Catalogue,  known  as  their  "Little  Traveller" 
and  which  now  on  its  "twenty  fifth"  trip,  frankly,  fully 
and  truthfully  tells  each  customer,  what  the  house  has 
to  sell.  The  book  is  the  safest  "side  partner"  for  a  cigar 
manufacturer.  The  house  goes  personally  to  the  sections  and 
countries  where  the  best  tobaccos  are  grown  ;  and  its  own 
direct  importations  of  Sumatra  and  Havana  leaf  are  recog- 
nized by  all  manufacturers,  as  being  the  finest  stock  to  select 
from.  In  choicest  Sumatra  wrappers,  and  fine  old  Havana 
tobaccos,  no  firm  in  the  world  can  cope  with  them,  and  their 
"W.  C."  brand  is  the  favorite.  Their  lines  of  binders  and 
fillers  are  equally  reliable  and  desirable.  Another  specialty 
is  their  domestic  wrappers,  choicest  growths  of  such  to- 
baccos, as  Housatonic,  Pennsylvania,  Connecticut,  New  York 
State,  and  Wisconsin.  The  house  has  always  held  the  lead 
for  its  splendid  combinations — selections  put  up  in  quantities 
at  stated  prices  per  lot  and  guaranteed  to  secure  the  best  of 
results  as  specified.  They  are  put  up  under  the  supervision  of 
an  expert  manufacturer,  and  have  had  a  success  truly  marvel- 
ous. It  is  a  fact  and  a  golden  one  to  the  manufacturer  that 
with  the  use  of  these  combinations  he  is  sure  to  make  cigars 
that  give  unqualified  satisfaction.  The  firm  has  large 
packing  houses  in  Wisconsin,  Connecticut,  Pennsylvania  and 
in  Cuba,  and  cure  and  pack  the  bulk  of  their  own  goods, 
thus  knowing  what  they  offer  will  meet  the  customer's  wants. 
Mr.  Hussey  has  introduced  new  and  popular  methods  in  the 
carrying  on  of  an  old-time  staple  business,  and  the  Chicago 
house,  under  the  management  of  Mr.  Sutler,  is  the  leading 
exponent  in  the  West  and  Northwest. 


W.   H.  WARREN. 

There  is  no  city  in  the  United  States  that  offers  grander 
opportunities  to  the  contractor,  builder,  and  manufacturer  of 
house  builders'  material  than  our  own  city  of  Chicago,  and 
one  of  the  leading  representatives  in  this  line  of  business  is 
Mr.  W.  H.  Warren,  contractor  and  builder  and  manufacturer 
of  fine  hardwood,  interior  house  finishings  and  manufacturer 
of  mantels,  banisters,  etc.,  at  the  corner  of  Blackhawk  and 
Smith  avenue.  This  business  was  originally  started  by 
Mr.  Warren,  eight  years  ago  on  Pearson  street,  but  his 
business  increased  so  rapidly  he  erected  his  present  substan- 
tial property,  at  a  cost  of  $50,000  for  the  land  and  building 
alone.  It  consists  of  a  substantial  five-story  brick  building, 
65x125  feet  in  dimensions,  with  an  engine  room  addition, 
40x40  feet.  This  factory  is  supplied  with  an  1 50  horse  power 
engine,  and  all  of  the  latest  improved  machinery  in  his  line, 
«ome  of  which  was  especially  designed  by  Mr.  Warren  for 
his  particular  work.  He  employs  from  125  to  150  hands  and 
does  a  large  and  steadily  increasing  business.  He  manu- 
factures wood  mantels,  hardwood  interior  house  finishings, 
banisters,  newel  posts,  balustrades,  and  wainscoting,  and 
pays  especial  attention  to  custom  work  in  his  line  of  any 
kind  of  material.  He  also  contracts  for  buildings  of  every 
description.  Mr.  Warren's  reputation  is  unsurpassed  and  he 
has  done  work  for  all  the  leading  architects  in  all  parts  of  the 
country.  His  trade  extends  to  all  parts  of  the  country.  Mr. 
Warren  is  a  native  of  Boston,  and  was  engaged  in  business 
there  before  coming  west.  He  has  been  in  Chicago  for  ten 
years  and  is  popular  with  the  builders  and  business  public 
generally  and  has  made  himself  known  as  a  gentleman 
thoroughly  understanding  his  business  in  every  particular. 


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METROPOLIS  OF  THE 
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A.   J.  AUBERT. 

To  no  class  of  people  is  the  prosperity  of  a  city  due  more 
than  to  the  real  estate  men.  It  is  their  energy  and  vim  that 
induce  capital  to  invest,  and  houses  spring  up  under  the  magic 
wand  of  their  power  in  inducing  manufacturers  to  locate.  Chi- 
cago is  particularly  under  obligations  to  them,  and  to  none  in 
late  years  more  than  to  the  well-known  firm  of  Mr.  A.  J. 
Aubert  of  No  305  E.  North  avenue.  Mr.  Aiibert  opened  his 
real  estate,  loan  and  insurance  business  six  years  ago,  and  has 
been  for  three  years  in  his  present  location.  He  does  a  general 
real  estate  business,  buys  and  sells  on  commission,  collects 


rents,  pays  taxes,  negotiates  loans  and  is  a  representative  of  the 
most  reliable  companies  of  fire  insurance  in  the  world,  among 
which  may  be  named  the  "Citizens,"  of  New  York;  the 
"Hanover,"  of  New  York;  "North  British  and  Mercantile," 
of  London  and  Edenburgh;  ".litna"  of  Hartford;  "German," 
of  Freeport,  111.  and  "Milwaukee  Mechanics,"  of  Milwaukee, 
Wis.;  "Scottish  Union  and  National,"  "Fidelity  and  Casualty 
Co  ,"  of  New  York  and  others.  Mr.  Aubert  is  also  secretary 
of  the  Graylawn  Park  Land  Association,  and  secretary  and 
trustee  of  the  Lutz  Park  Land  Association  addition  to  Ravens- 
wood.  Mr.  Aubert  handles  a  number  of  subdivisions  which 
are  well  worth  the  careful  consideration  of  those  contemplating 
purchasing  a  home.  Among  the  many  desirable  places  of 
residence  which  Mr.  Aubert  offers  to  the  public  are  Grant  Park 
addition  to  Chicago,  corner  Lincoln  street  and  Montrose  boule- 
vard, lots,  $500  and  upward;  Aubert's  addition  to  Chicago; 
corner  Lincoln  and  Sultzer  streets;  lots,  $650  and  upward; 
Leavitt,  Sunnyside  and  Western  arer.ues,  $600  and  upward; 
northwest  corner  Lincoln  and  Graceland  avenues,  lots,  f  550 
and  upward,  $15.00  to  $  25.00  down,  six  per  cent,  interest; 
Graceland  avenue,  between  Oakley  avenue  and  Leavitt  street; 
lots,  $500  and  upward.  In  all  of  these,  sidewalks  have  been 
laid  and  streets  graded.  Lots  are  sold  at  acre  prices,  and  ab- 
stracts are  delivered  to  purchasers  when  first  payment  is  made; 
titles  are  guaranteed  perfect.  He  handles  non-resident  property 
and  manages  estates  and  conducts  a  general  real  estate  busi- 
ness. He  is  active,  eneigetic  and  has  hosts  of  friends  in 
business  and  social  circles,  and  is  well  liked  by  all  who  know 
him  either  in  a  business  or  social  way.  Mr.  Aubert  is  not  only 
a  whole  souled.  genial  friend  and  acquaintance,  but  one  of  the 
shrewdest  business  men  of  Chicago,  one  whose  judgment  in 
real  estate  and  insurance  matters  may  be  relied  upon,  and  to 
capitalists,  if  they  have  money  to  invest  in  Chicago  realty,  we 
would  advise  them  to  consult  with  Mr.  Aubert  for  we  assure 
them,  they  can  place  the  utmost  confidence  in  all  his  trans- 
actions. 


.AMONTE,  O'DONNELL  &  CO. 

In  some  lines  of  business  the  mere  mention  of  the  name  of  a 
house  carries  with  it  the  complete  idea  of  strength,  reliability 
and  success,  and  this  is  especially  so  with  regard  to  the  tirm  of 
LaMonte,  O'Donnell  &  Co.,  printers  and  bookbinders  at  158 
and  1 60  Clark  street.  The  foundation  of  the  business  of  this 
house  was  laid  seven  years  ago,  when  it  was  incorporated  ai 
the  Chicago  Printing  Co.,  printers,  publishers  and  bookbinders, 
but  in  1889  the  present  firm  sucreeded  them  and  has  since 
conducted  the  business  in  an  eminently  successful  manner. 
The  partners  are  Mr.  M  LaMonte,  a  native  of  New  York- 
state,  and  born  on  the  banks  of  the  Hudson.  lie  isa  member 
of  the  firm  of  Spaulding,  LaMonte  &  Co.,  and  has  been  in 
Chicago  for  twenty-live  years,  lie  is  also  a  financier  of  con- 
siderable note.  Mr.  J.  J.  O'Donnell,  a  native  of  Chicago,  and 
a  thoroughly  practical  man,  and  Mr.  Milton  George,  editor  and 
owner  of  the  Western  Rural,  who  only  has  a  financial  interest 
in  the  business,  but  does  not  devote  his  time  to  it.  Under 
such  favorable  auspices  the  business  has  grown  in  extent  and 
reputation  until  it  stands  well  in  the  front  rank  of  all  the  houses 
in  the  West.  The  business  premises  comprise  four  floors  of  a 
five-story  building,  which  are  thoroughly  equipped  with  new 
and  improved  machinery  and  appliances,  including  no  less  than 
nineteen  presses,  all  operated  by  motor  power,  having  two 
motors  of  twenty-five  and  ten  horse  power  respectively,  while 
employment  is  given  to  260  hands.  While  devoting  prompt 
and  skillful  attention  to  mercantile  work  of  all  kinds,  the  house 
has  made  great  strides  in  the  direction  of  the  highest  class  of 
book  work,  and  makes  a  specialty  of  edition  work.  '  Its  methods 
of  business,  while  recognizing  the  competition  of  the  hour,  do 
not  go  to  the  length  of  placing  its  prices  at  the  lowest  rate 
offered  by  others  for  inferior  work,  as  they  find  no  opportunity 
for  turning  put  anything  but  work  of  a  first-class  character. 
Orders  and  commissions  by  telephone  or  otherwise  are  given 
prompt  and  careful  attention  and  estimates  are  furnished  for 
work  in  any  quantity  and  customers  cnn  rest  assured  of  prompt 
and  careful  attention. 


JOHN   MILLER  &  CO. 

A  representative  and  one  ot  the  largest  commission  houses 
in  Chicago,  extensively  engaged  in  handling  hides,  pelts, 
tallow  and  grease,  is  that  of  Messrs.  John  Miller  &  Co., 
whose  offices  and  salesrooms  are  situated  at  121  to  129  Mich- 
igan street.  This  business  was  established  in  1873  by 
Messrs.  Miller  &  Klein,  who  conducted  it  till  1887,  when 
the  present  firm  was  organized,  the  copartners  being  Messrs. 
John  Miller  and  H.  W.  Schmitt.  Moth  partners  have  had 
long  experience  and  possess  influential  connectionsTmd  perfect 
facilities.  They  own  and  occupy  a  spacious  and  substantial 
five-story  and  basement  brick  building,  fioxioo  feet  in  area, 
fully  equipped  with  every  facility  for  the  accommodation  of  the 
valuable  and  well  selected  stock  of  hides,  tallow,  etc.  A 
stock  valued  at  $150,000  is  always  on  hand,  and  the  sales  of 
the  firm  for  the  past  year  amounted  to  over  $1,000,000.  The 
basement  at  103  Michigan  street,  36x100  feet  in  dimensions, 
is  also  occupied  by  the  firm,  and  their  trade,  which  issteadily 
increasing,  now  extends  throughout  the  entire  United  States 
and  Canada.  Liberal  advances  are  made  by  this  responsible 
firm  on  consignments  when  required,  prompt  sales  and  im- 
mediate returns  being  a  leading  specialty  of  this  concern, 
while  shippers  can  always  rely  implicitly  on  the  judgment  of 
the  partners  with  regard  to  the  value  and  quantity  of  any  lot. 
Orders  for  hides,  pelts,  tallow  and  grease  are  promptly  filled 
at  the  lowest  ruling  market  prices,  and  entire  satisfaction  is 
guaranteed  patrons.  Mr.  Miller  was  born  in  Alsace,  Ger- 
many, but  has  resided  in  Chicago  many  years,  while  Mr. 
Schmitt  is  a  native  of  this  city.  Having  thus  briefly- 
sketched  the  facilities  of  this  house,  it  only  remains  to  be 
added  that  its  business  has  ever  been  conducted  on  the  en- 
during principles  of  equity,  and  relations  entered  into  with 
it  are  certain  to  become,  not  only  pleasant,  but  profitable  and 
satisfactory  to  all  concerned. 


METROPOLIS  OF  THE 

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THE  FORSYTH   ELECTRIC  ELEVATED  SUSPEN- 
SION  RAILROAD. 

One  of  the  most  vital  and  absorbing  questions  of  the  day 
in  all  great  cities  is,  \Yhat  is  the  best  means  of  rapid, easy 
and  safe  transit  from  one  part  to  another?  The  ordinary 
elevated  railway,  with  its  obstruction  to  and  darkening  of 
the  streets,  its  noise  and  smoke  and  dust,  seems  to  be 
universally  condemned,  and  will  probably  soon  give  way  to 
some  more  improved  method  of  conveyance  to  and  from 
places  of  business.  In  New  York  City  they  have  decided  on 
an  underground  similiar  to  the  Metropolitan  Railroad  of 
London,  England,  but  the  conditions  are  here  so  different, 
that  it  is  doubtful  if  the  vitiated  air  of  the  tunnel  could  be 
endured,  with  the  extreme  heat  of  our  summer  days  super- 
added.  In  this  connection  we  desire  to  call  attention  to  a 
system  which  appears  to  secure  the  desired  rate  of  speed, 
usefulness,  safety,  and  freedom  from  smoke  or  dust,  while 
causing  no  obstruction  whatever  to  streets,  and  giving  pas- 
sengers the  greatest  amount  of  comfort  possible.  We  refer  to 
the  Forsyth  Electric  Elevated  Suspension  Railway,  which 
seems  to  have  solved  the  puzzling  problem  of  rapid  transit, 
and  to  be  destined  to  become  in  the  near  future  the  railroad 


C.  Forsyth  on  the  consummate  skill  and  practical  insight 
displayed  in  its  invention.  This  system  of  railway  is  as 
applicable  to  long,  as  well  as  to  short  distances,  and  while 
it  is  claimed  that  a  speed  in  street  travel  from  twenty-five 
to  thirty  miles  can  be  got  with  ease,  there  are  those  sanguine 
enough  to  predict  that  the  time  is  not  far  distant  when 
Chicagoans  will  ride  in  perfect  safety  at  a  two-mile-a-minute 
rate  under  an  easy-running,  noiseless  and  clean  roadway  in 
comfortable  and  not  over-crowded  cars.  The  office  of  the 
Forsyth  Electric  Elevated  Suspension  Railroad  is  in  room 
405  Rookery  building,  La  Salle  street,  and  here  a  model 
of  the  railroad  may  be  seen  and  all  information  desired 
obtained. 


C.  F.  CLASS  &  SON. 

The  advancement  and  progress  of  a  city  displays  itself 
nowhere  more  readily  than  in  the  elegance  of  its  drug  stores, 
and  in  the  stores  of  C.  F.  Class  &  Son.  located  at  227  E. 
Division  street,  corner  of  Larrabee  street,  and  at  887  N. 
Halsted  street,  near  Center  street,  we  find  two  of  those  elegant 
establishments  which  go  to  form  the  beauty  of  a  great  city. 
The  business  of  this  well  known  firm  was  originally  founded 


of  our  streets  and  suburbs.  This  means  of  transporttaion  is 
a  radical  departure  from  all  others  in  use  at  the  present  time. 
Its  coaches  travel  below,  not  above  the  track,  which  is  sup- 
ported by  cables  running  over  piers  at  the  street  crossings, 
and  the  motive  power  is  electricity.  The  construction  of 
these  piers  will  be  such  as  to  entirely  avoid  obstruction  to 
traffic,  while  securing  the  greatest  possible  strength  and 
solidity.  The  foundations  will  be  within  the  curbstone  lines, 
and  will  support  four  arched  columns,  whose  tops  incline 
toward  each  other,  and  are  firmly  united  together  by  trans- 
verse beams.  These  combine  in  a  marked  manner  the  maxi- 
mum of  strength  with  the  minimun  of  size  and  weight.  The 
cables  pass  over  the  piers,  and  are  capable  of  being  tightened 
up  to  any  desired  degree,  thus  securing  the  required  rigidity 
on  the  track.  The  stations  will  probably  be  erected  in  the 
double  arches  of  the  piers  at  convenient  distances  apart, 
and  can  easily  be  reached  by  stairs  from  the  streets  below. 
The  great  safety  of  this  system  will  at  once  be  seen,  the  track 
being  free  and  unobstructed  by  ice  and  snow,  and  it  being 
absolutely  impossible  to  derail  the  cars.  There  are  no 
cinders  or  oil  to  annoy  pedestrians,  to  say  nothing  of  the 
absence  of  noise  and  smoke,  and  there  is  no  obstruction  to 
the  passage  of  light  and  air  into  the  street.  The  erection 
will  not  injure  the  value  of  property,  as  in  the  case  of  the 
ordinary  elevated  roads,  for  it  will  not  darken  the  streets 
along  which  it  passes.  It  is  besides  most  easy  of  construc- 
tion and  management,  and  we  heartily  congratulate  Mr.  R. 


in  1857,  and  for  a  long  period  was  located  at  No.  280  E. 
Division  street.  Recently  a  removal  was  made  from  the  latter 
place  to  No.  227,  on  the  same  thoroughfare,  where  the  head- 
quarters of  the  firm  are,  the  North  Halsted  street  store  being 
a  branch  establishment.  Both  stores  are  spacious  and  attract- 
ive, everything  in  them  being  new.  The  fittings  of  the 
Division  street  Pharmacy  are  of  ash,  while  the  whole 
is  set  off  by  a  costly  marble  soda  fountain  and  the 
most  expensive  plate  glass  show  and  counter  cases.  In 
fact  the  whole  of  the  interior  appointments  reflect  the  greatest 
possible  credit  upon  the  good  taste  of  the  proprietors.  A  full 
line  of  pure  drugs  and  chemicals  and  proprietary  medicines 
of  the  highest  standard  reputation  are  constantly  kept  in  stock 
in  both  stores,  as  well  as  a  great  variety  of  toilet  articles,  per- 
fumes, soaps,  sick  room  supplies,  surgical  appliances,  fancy 
goods,  cigars,  and,  in  fact,  everything  that  is  to  be  found  in 
drug  stores  of  this  high  order.  But  special  notice  must  be 
made  of  the  prescription  departments.  In  each  store  is  a 
laboratory  and  pharmacy  fitted  with  every  modern  appliance 
and  apparatus  to  insure  accuracy  in  the  compounding  of 
physicians'  prescriptions,  and  here  are  manufactured  tinctures, 
essences  and  extracts,  so  that  accuracy  and  purity  are  assured, 
Messrs.  Class  &  Son  are  natives  of  Chicago  and  graduates  of 
the  Chicago  College  of  Pharmacy,  and  are  licensed  members 
of  the  Illinois  Pharmaceutical  Association.  Both  father  and 
son  are  held  in  high  respect,  and  pay  the  closest  attention  to 
business. 


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MJTROPEOLJSOFTHE 


HALL  &  ROSS  HUSKING   GLOVE  CO. 

A  branch  of  industry  of  a  very  useful  and  meritorious  char- 
acter, in  this  section  of  Chicago  is  the  manufacturepf  husking 
gloves  and  mittens.  In  this  connection  we  desire  to  refer 
specially,  in  this  commercial  review  of  the  Western  metropolis  to 
the  representative  and  successful  Hall  &  Ross  Husking  Glove 
Company,  whose  factory  is  located  at  253  to  259  Elston  ave- 
nue. This  industry  was  founded  in  1870  by  the  Hall  Husking 
Glove  Company,  which  was  succeeded  in  1881,  by  the  present 
Hall  &  Ross  Husking  Glove  Company,  the  officers  being  Mr. 
H.  R.  Ross,  president;  Mr.  Wm.  Hulin,  vice-president,  and 
Mr.  Ovington  Ross,  secretary  and  treasurer.  In  1888  they 
built  their  present  substantial  four-story  and  basement  build- 
ing, which  is  75x100  feet  in  dimensions.  The  various  depart- 
ments are  fully  supplied  with  the  latest  improved  appliances 
and  machinery,  operated  by  a  powerful  steam  engine.  Here 
from  175  to  200  skilled  hands  are  employed,  who  turn  out 
largely  patent  husking  gloves,  husking  pins,  also  goat  har- 
vesting, calf  and  sheep  working  gloves,  and  palmed  mitts. 
Only  the  best  materials  are  utilized,  and  the  goods  produced 
are  unsurpassed  for  finish,  durability  and  workmanship. 
Orders  are  filled  at  the  lowest  possible  prices,  and  the  trade  of 
the  company  extends  throughout  the  entire  United  States, 
Mexico  and  Canada.  Husking  gloves  are  great  labor-saving 
articles;  with  them  twice  as  much  can  be  husked  as  by  the  old 
way.  The  company's  oil  tanned  leather  gloves  are  soft  and 
pliable,  while  their  surface  is  protected  by  metal  plates,  and 
each  pair  is  provided  with  steel  pins  and  clamps  for  tearing 
the  corn  from  the  ears.  The  officers  are  popular  and  honor- 
able business  men,  who  have  ever  retained  the  confidence  of 
leading  trade  circles,  and  are  worthy  representatives  of  this 
useful  industry. 


HERMANN   EARTH  &  CO. 

The  manufacture  of  furniture  is  so  extensive  and  diverse  in 
its  nature  as  to  require  many  different  departments  of  manu- 
facture in  the  general  ensemble,  and  the  primary  one,  the 
foundation  as  it  were,  is  the  manufacture  of  the  frames  on  which 
the  work  is  built.  One  of  the  most  extensive  establishments 
of  this  kind  is  that  of  Hermann  Earth  &  Co.  of  Nos.  53  and 
55  Dayton  street,  at  the  corner  of  Blackhawk.  This  extensive 
business  was  originally  established  in  1877,  fourteen  years  ago, 
on  Milwaukee  avenue, and  the  business  has  so  increased, and  the 
demand  been  so  great  for  their  goods,  that  two  years  ago  they 
erected  the  substantial  five-story  brick  block  at  their  present 
location,  100x150  feet  in  size,  with  engine  room  adjoining, 
50x50  feet  in  size,  in  which  is  an  immense  125  horse  power 
engine,  which  furnishes  power  for  the  gigantic  concern.  The 
factory  is  equipped  with  all  the  latest  modern  improved  ma- 
chinery appliances  and  tools  necessary  in  their  work;  the 
building  alone  cost  over  $25,000,  and  has  grounds,  175x176 
feet  adjoining,  which  are  used  as  lumber  yards  and  are  filled 
with  hard  lumber  used  in  the  manufacture  of  frames.  They 
employ  from  100  to  j  20  ski  lied  mechanics  and  have  an  immense 
trade,  which  even  this  large  force  has  difficulty  in  supplying. 
Their  trade  extends,  not  only  to  all  the  principal  furniture  com- 
panies in  Chicago  and  Illinois,  but  to  all  parts  of  the  United 
States,  where  the  excellence  of  their  work  is  known  and  appre- 
ciated. Although  the  firm  is  known  as  Hermann  Barth  &  Co., 
Mr.  Barth  has  no  partner  and  is  the  exclusive  and  sole  pro- 
prietor, manager  and  director  of  this  immense  establishment. 
He  is  a  native  of  Germany,  and  has  been  a  resident  of  Chicago 
since  1870.  He  is  well  and  favorably  known  in  commercial 
and  financial  circles  in  the  city  as  a  substantial  and  progressive 
business  man. 


S.   H.  SINCLAIR  CO. 

A  manufacturing  company  of  high  standing,  making 
machines  of  great  merit  and  extensive  use  is  the  S.  H. 
Sinclair  Company,  of  this  city.  The  business  conducted 
by  the  company  was  established  in  1876  by  Mr.  H.  B.  Sin- 
clair, and  in  iSSo  Mr.  S.  II.  Sinclair  was  admitted  to 
the  firm  and  the  style  changed  to  IT.  B.  &  S.  H.  Sinclair.  In 


1889  Mr.  H.  B.  Sinclair  died,  and  the  business  was  con- 
tinued by  Mr.  S.  H.  Sinclair,  who  in  1890  also  died.  In 
September,  1890,  the  present  company  was  incorporate 
to  continue  the  business,  with  a  capital  of  $25,000.  This 
company  has  had  phenomenal  success  in  the  enterprise,  and 
the  business  is  on  a  firm  financial  and  paying  basis.  The 
president  and  treasurer  is  Mr.  F.  A.  Walker,  who  was  for  five 
years  with  H.  S.  Walker  in  the  boiler  and  engine  business. 
He  is  a  gentleman  of  business  ability  and  executive  power, 
and  fills  the  position  ably.  The  secretary'  is  Mrs.  M.  B. 
Fithian,  who  is  a  capable  business  woman.  The  directors  are 
H.  S.  Walker  and  Geo.  Burry,  gentlemen  of  long  experience 
and  high  business  standing.  The  business  of  the  company  is 
conducted  at  258  Michigan  street,  where  they  occupy  the  third 
floor,  25x100  feet  in  dimensions,  as  office  and  machine  shop. 
Here  they  employ  thirteen  machinists,  and  a  staff  of  office 
assistants.  They  manufacture  laundry  machinery,  making  a 
specialty  of  shirt,  collar  and  cuff  ironing  machines.  Over  five 
hundred  of  these  machines  are  in  use  in  Chicago.  The  trade 
is  all  over  the  United  States,  and  an  agency  has  been  estab- 
lished in  London,  England,  under  the  management  of  Mr.  Isaac 
Brarthwaite.  The  San  Francisco  agents  are  the  Pacific 
Laundry  Machine  Company. 


THE    NATIONAL  BREWING    CO. 

A  representative  and  one  of  the  most  popular  breweries  in 
Chicago  is  that  of  the  National  Brewing  Company,  846  to  856 
Eighteenth  street,  corner  Lincoln  street.  This  company  was 
incorporated  in  1889,  the  executive  officers  being  Mr. 
John  B.  Raulston,  president;  Mr.  John  F.  Buehrer,  vice- 
president;  and  Mr.  Walter  E.  Newberry,  secretary  .and 
treasurer.  The  brewery,  malt  house,  and  other  build- 
ings, have  just  been  built  for  the  company  in  the  most 
durable  and  substantial  manner.  The  buildings  are  four 
stories  high,  the  male  house  being  50x125  feet,  and  the  brew- 
ery and  storehouse,  75x125  feet  in  area.  The  various  depart- 


ments are  fully  equipped  with  modern  appliances,  apparatus 
and  machinery  operated  by  a  fifty  horse  power  steam  engine. 
There  are  large  cold  storage  rooms,  and  the  capacity  of  the 
brewery  is  50,000  barrels  per  annum.  This  brewery  is  noted 
for  its  cleanliness,  and  in  this  respect  has  no  superior  in  the 
country.  The  lager  beer  brewed  here  is  made  of  the  best  ma- 
terials, and  has  no  superior  for  quality,  purity,  flavor  and 
uniform  excellence.  It  is  preferred  by  thousands,  and  pos- 
sesses rare  tonic  and  strengthening  properties.  Twenty-one 
men  are  employed  in  the  brewery,  and  a  number  of  teams  are 
utilized  in  filling  orders  in  Chicago  and  its  vicinity.  The  sales 
for  the  past  year  amounted  to  over  $300,000,  and  the  trade  of 
the  company  is  steadily  increasing.  The  officers  are  honor- 
able and  enterprising  'business  men,  under  whose  careful 
guidance  the  prospects  of  the  National  Brewing  Company 
are  of  the  most  favorable  character.  The  telephone  call  of  the 
company  is  0224. 


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SILVER  ISLET  MINING  AND  MILLING   CO. 

Mining  operations  require  large  capital,  great  engineering 
and  practical  skill  and  honest  management  to  be  successful,  the 
mine  being  a  rich  one.  If  it  isn't,  then  the  investment  is  lost. 
It  is  thus  a  pleasure  to  direct  attention  to  the  "Silver  Islet 
Mining  and  Milling  Company"  with  offices  at  4  Sherman 
street  which  owns  several  of  the  most  valuable  claims 
in  the  rich  mining  district  of  Pitkin,  Colo.,  and  as  the 


result  of  its  careful  investments  and  extensive  develop- 
ment work,  it  is  now  shipping  remarkably  rich  silver 
ore.  The  company  was  duly  incorporated  in  February,  1850, 
much  of  its  capital  being  subscribed  by  several  of  Chicago's 
leading  capitalists.  The  mines  cover  an  area  of  some  210  acres, 
embracing  two  mill  sites.  The  work  of  development  has  been 
done  thoroughly,  and  several  very  rich  leads  have  been  struck, 
and  a  carload  a  day  of  fine  silver  ore  is  being  shipped,  yielding 
thus  far  on  an  average  seventy-one  ounces  of  pure  silver  to  the 
ton.  The  average  net  receipts  per  car  the  past  year  were  $625.- 
95.  The  company  has  a  fine  plant  to  work  the  mines  and  is 
also  about  to  erect  a  mill  to  treat  its  own  ore.  The  company's 
officers  are  as  follows:  Mr.  Frank  Drake,  president;  Mr.  L.  J. 
Lamson,  vice-president;  Mr.  C.  I.  Fowler,  secretary;  and  Mr. 
John  Cudahy,  treasurer.  These  are  familiar  names.  Mr.  Drake 
is  well  known  in  the  city,  having  occupied  several  elective  posi- 
tions and  is  interested  in  several  mining  corporations  in  Colo- 
rado; He  is  specially  qualified  to  discharge  the  duties  of  the 
presidency,  and  has  the  valued  support  of  Mr.  Lamson,  as  vice- 
president,  who  is  a  prominent  commission  merchant  and  mem- 
ber of  the  Board  of  Trade ;  Mr.  Fowler  is  also  active  on  'Change 
and  a  leading  broker.  Mr.  Cudahy  is  too  prominently  identified 
with  Chicago  and  its  packing  interests  to  require  more  than 
mention.  Thus  the  executive  is  in  every  way  a  representative 
one,  and  the  company  has  before  it  prospects  of  the  most 
favorable  character  and  which  are  destined  to  place  its  stock  at 
a  high  premium. 

E.   A.  SCHMIDT. 

One  of  the  most  prominent  drug  stores  in  its  section  of  Chi- 
cago is  the  one  conducted  by  Mr.  E.  A.  Schmidt,  at  3022 
Archer  avenue.  It  was  established  in  the  early  spring  of  this 
year,  and  has  shown  already  in  its  youth  that  it  is  entitled  to  a 
brilliant  future.  Mr.  Schmidt  is  a  popular  citizen  of  Chicago.and 
his  popularity  is  largely  due  to  his  always  pleasant  manner  in 
waiting  on  his  customers,  and  his  upright  and  fair  dealings. 
His  establishment  was  originally  founded  by  Mr.  Ed.  Heller  of 
Chicago,  and  came  subsequently  under  control  of  Mr.  Schmidt, 


who  was  born  in  Cincinnati,  O,,  and  is  a  graduate  of  the  Cin- 
cinnati College  of  Pharmacy,  class  of  1876.  Mr.  Schmidt  had 
been  engaged  in  a  number  of  prominent  drug  stores  as  pre- 
scription clerk  before  embarking  on  his  own  account,  lie  has 
been  a  resident  of  Chicago  for  nine  years.  Prescriptions  are 
carefully  compounded,  and  patrons  of  this  store  have  learned  to 
impose  implicit  reliance  on  the  skill  and  care  with  which  Mr. 
Schmidt  attends  to  this  important  branch  of  the  business. 
The  store  is  neatly  and  tastefully  appointed  with  all  requisite 
fittings  and  conveniences.  The  stock  carried  is  complete  in 
assortment,  and  we  find  shelves  filled  with  drugs  of  all  k;nds. 
This  firm  carries  the  usual  line  of  chemicals,  sundries,  per- 
fumery, toilet  goods,  mineral  waters,  etc.  A  leading  specialty 
is  made  of  filling  physicians'  prescriptions,  and  accuracy  and 
purity  are  guaranteed  in  each  and  every  instance.  If  success 
in  business  can  be  judged  by  a  successful  beginning,  combined 
with  untiring  efforts,  Mr.  E.  A.  Schmidt  is  entitled  to  it. 


NORTHWESTERN  STEAM   CARPET    CLEANING 
AND  RENOVATING  WORKS. 

The  Northwestern  Steam  Carpel  Cleaning  and  Renovating 
Works,  of  which  Mr.  T.  lieckert  (conducting  business  under 
the  firm  style  of  T.  Beckert  &  Co.)  is  the  popular  proprietor, 
is  located  at  Nos.  157  and  159  S.  Canal  street.  This  enter- 
prise was  established  by  Mr.  lieckert  in  1889.  The  premises 
occupied  comprise  commodious  basement,  50x160  feet  in  di- 
mensions, supplied  with  the  latest  improved  machinery  for 
cleaning  carpets,  rugs,  etc,,  impelled  by  eight  horse  power 
steam  engine.  The  process  adopted  is  such  as  to  thoroughly 
remove  from  carpets  all  dust,  to  completely  disinfect  them,  to 
destroy  all  moths,  and  to  raise  and  brighten  the  nap.  Carpets  are 
taken  up,  cleaned  and  returned  the  same  day  without  regard  to 
weather,  if  desired,  a  special  feature  being  made  of  refitting 
and  relaying.  All  orders  are  promptly  attended  to  and  for 
vouchers,  in  such  connection,  as  also  to  satisfactory  work,  Mr. 
Beckert  refers  to  the  managers  of  the  Chicago  Opera  House, 
Lakeside  Club,  Hotel  Bristol,  Second  Baptist  Church,  Siegel, 
Cooper  &  Co.,  Secretary  E.  A.  Summers  of  the  A.  B.  L.  and 
I.  Society,  Brevoort  House  and  others.  Mr.  Beckert  is  a  native 
of  London,  England,  now  resident  in  Chicago  since  1868,  and 
prior  to  engaging  in  his  present  enterprise  was  for  four  years 
fireman  on  the  Chicago  and  Northwestern  Railway. 


M.    B.  LONERGAN. 

Of  all  the  arts  that»have  been  so  greatly  improved  and 
widened  in  their  range  by  discovery,  photography  is  one  of 
the  most  prominent.  The  wonderful  stride  from  the  work 
of  Duguerre  to  the  beautiful  cabinet  turned  out  of  the  studio 
of  a  modern  first-class  artist  photographer  is  well  nigh  in- 
comprehensible. The  photographer  is  a  necessity  to  our 
modern  civilization,  and  when  one  is  found  with  that  rare 
intelligence  and  keen  eye  to  the  beautiful  necessary  to  suc- 
cess his  efforts  should  deserve  the  patronage  of  the  intelli- 
gent and  elite  of  the  community.  The  spacious  gallery  of 
Mr.  M.  B.  Lonergan  on  the  second  floor  ofi  Nos.  4134  and 
4136  Halsted  street,  opposite  Union  Stock  Yards,  is  an  ele- 
gant affair,  delighting  the  heart  of  the  artist  of  refined  taste. 
His  magnificently  carpeted  rooms  are  filled  with  splendid 
specimens  of  high  grade  art  work  in  oil,  crayon,  water 
colors  and  india  ink,  as  well  as  photographs  of  the  finest 
kind,  many  celebrities  being  conspicuously  noticeable  among 
them.  Mr.  Lonergan  has  been  established  in  business  since 
1880,  and  has  an  extensive  and  very  appreciative  patronage. 
He  employs  only  experienced  and  capable  artists  and  per- 
sonally supervises  all  the  work  done.  Mr.  Lonergan  is  an 
artist  indeed,  having  a  cultivated  perception  of  the  beautiful 
in  form  and  feature,  and  an  extraordinary  appreciation  for 
the  best  effects  in  posing,  hence  the  remarkable  attractive- 
ness of  his  work,  which  is  making  its  way  throughout  the 
city,  owing  to  its  superior  excellence  in  every  way.  His 
patronage  is  already  extensive  and  no  doubt.  ;is  such 
merit  deserves,  will  be  largely  augmented. 


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METROPOLIS  OF  THE 


UNION  SWITCH  AND  SIGNAL  CO. 

The  safety  and  celerity  of  railroad  travel  very  largely 
depends  upon  the  efficiency  and  perfection  of  the  systems  of 
switches  and  signals  employed.  The  maze  of  tracks  and 
switches  of  frequent  trains  centered  at  almost  every  station 
along  a  line  necessitates  the  use  of  the  most  approved  and 
absolutely  reliable  methods  for  switching  and  signaling. 
In  this  age  of  extreme  competition  among  railroads,  no 
management  can  afford  to  do  without  the  best.  Unques- 
tionably the  Union  Switch  and  Signal  Co.  of  Pittsburgh 
owns  and  controls  by  far  the  best  and  most  reliable  system 
viz.,  "The  Westinghouse  Pneumatic  Interlocking  Switch 
and  Signal  System, "  which  has  now  been  adopted  by 
all  the  leading  railroads  of  the  United  States  and  Canada. 
The  splendid  record  of  the  Westinghouse  Air  Brake  is  fa- 
miliar to  all ;  the  record  the  Westinghouse  Switch  and  Sig- 
nal system  is  making  is  equally  remarkable  and  gratifying. 
With  it  in  operation  possibilities  of  accidents,  collisions,  loss 
of  life  and  property,  delays,  etc.,  are  avoided.  The  utmost 
confidence  can  be  placed  in  these  unerring  signals  by  night 
and  day,  and  the  amount  of  benefit  they  have  been  to  the 
railroads  cannot  be  over-estimated.  The  company's  general 
office  and  works  are  at  Swissvale,  near  Pittsburgh,  where 
is  possessed  magnificent  manufacturing  facilities.  The 
Western  branch  was  opened  in  Chicago  in  October,  1883, 
meeting  with  assured  success  from  the  start.  In  -May,  1885, 
the  offices  were  removed  to  the  Home  Insurance  building,  in 
La  Salle  street,  where  full  working  models  of  the  system, 
as  also  of  the  Farmer  Mechanical  system,  can  be  seen  and 
estimates  furnished  for  complete  outfits.  Mr.  H.  H. 
McDuffee,  the  manager  here,  is  a  native  of  Rochester,  N. 
H.,  and  has  long  been  actively  identified  with  railroad 
interests.  He  is  a  popular  business  man  of  marked  execu- 
tive ability  and  soundest  judgment,  and  is  energetic  and 
progressive.  In  1890  this  branch  did  a  business  of  $300,- 
ooo,  which  speaks  volumes  for  the  recognized  superiority 
of  this  system.  It  is  now  in  general  use  on  all  the  leading 
roads  running  out  of  Chicago,  and  we  cannot  too  strongly 
urge  executives  of  railroad  companies  to  thoroughly  investi- 
gate its  merits.  The  company  also  has  branch  offices  in  New 
York  and  Boston,  and  offers  exceptional  facilities  to  the  rail- 
roads of  America  to  defend  themselves  against  accident  and 
loss  by  the  introduction  of  this,  the  only  efficient  and  relia- 
ble, switch  and  signal  system  in  existence. 


GEO.  V.   HECKER  CO. 

The  use  of  cereals  for  food  is  rapidly  growing  in  favor  in 
this  country.  In  Scotland  oatmeal  is  considered  the  essential 
thing  for  creating  "brain  and  brawn."  "More  bread  and  less 
meat  in  your  diet"  is  the  standard  prescription  for  indigestion 
and  kindred  ailments  by  the  best  read  medical  men.  The 
number  and  variety  of  cereal  foods  now  before  the  public 
makes  it  an  easy  thing  to  meet  the  requirements  of  every  case 
and  tickle  the  palates  of  all  classes.  Hecker's  celebrated 
cereals  have  been  on  the  market  so  long  that  they  are  a  house- 
hold word  throughout  the  land.  The  mills  and  head  offices  of 
the  company  are  located  in  New  York  city.  Branch  offices  are 
established  in  all  the  large  cities,  including  Boston,  Philadel- 
phia, Charleston,  S.  C.,  Savannah,  Ga.,  New  Orleans,  St. 
Louis  and  other  leading  cities.  The  Chicago  agency  of  the 
Hecker  Mills  is  located  at  187  Kinzie  street,  and  is  under  the 
able  management  of  Mr.  William  Burrows.  The  firm  was 
originally  established  in  1840  as  Hecker  &  Brother,  after- 
ward becoming  George  V.  Hecker  and  Co.  In  1890  the  firm 
was  incorporated  under  the  laws  of  the  state  of  New  York 
under  the  style  and  title  of  George  Y.  Hecker  Company.  The 
mills  are  located  at  203  Cherry  street,  corner  Pike  Slip,  New 
York,  and  are  mammoth  concerns,  having  a  daily  capacity  of 
3,500  barrels.  This  immense  output  is  sold  all  over  the  conti- 
nent. Some  of  the  leading  articles  of  product  are:  Hecker's  Self- 
Rraising  Buckwheat,  Hecker's  Rolled  Oats,  Hecker's  Farina, 
Hecker's  Granules,  Hecker's  Wheaten  Grits,  Hecker's  Hominy, 
Self-Raising  flour  of  various  kinds,  Hecker's  Boston  Brown 


Bread,  etc.  All  wholesale  grocers  carry  these  goods,  which 
have  a  very  large  sale  all  over  the  country.  The  Chicago 
agency  of  the  Hecker  Company  was  opened  at  41  River  street, 
and  moved  to  the  present  location  about  two  years  ago,  and 
occupies  two  stories,  70x90  feet.  The  stock  carried  is  varied 
and  extensive,  and  is  intended  for  city  trade.  The  general 
trade  is  supplied  directly  from  the  mills.  Mr.  Burrows,  the 
Chicago  agent,  has  been  connected  with  the  company  for 
twelve  years  at  the  New  York  office.  He  is  a  young  man  of 
fine  business  ability,  and  a  native  of  New  York.  George  Y. 
Hecker  Company  are  going  to  give  a  fine  practical  exhibition 
of  their  various  manufactures  at  the  Columbia  World's  Exhibi- 
tion. The  company  were  awarded  the  first  prize  at  the  Phila- 
delphia Centennial  Exposition  for  iheir  manufactures. 


BACH,  BECKER  &  CO. 

Representative  among  leading  wholesale  Chicago  dealers  in 
wool,  and  exporters  of  raw  furs  and  skins,  is  the  firm  of 
Messrs.  Bach,  Becker  &  Co.,  whose  offices  and  salesrooms 
are  situated  at  103,  105  and  107  Michigan  street.  The 
business  was  established  in  1885  by  Messrs.  Wolf,  Becker 
&  Co.,  who  conducted  it  till  1888,  when  the  present  firm 


was  organized  and  assumed  the  management,  the  co-part- 
ners being  Messrs.  E.  Bach  and  S.  M.  and  A.  E.  Becker. 
The  partners  have  had  long  experience,  and  possess  influen- 
tial connections  and  perfect  facilities.  They  occupy  four 
spacious  floors,  each  being  75x100  feet  in  area,  fully 
equipped  with  every  convenience  for  the  accommodation  of 
the  extensive,  well-selected  stock  of  wool,  furs  and  sldns. 
Their  trade  extends  throughout  the  entire  United  States  and 
Canada,  and  they  also  export  largely  to  Great  Britain  and 
Europe.  Wool  growers  and  shippers  throughout  the  West- 
ern, Northwestern,  Southwestern  and  Middle  states  have 
always  recognized  this  firm  to  be  prompt  and  responsible, 
enabling  them  to  dispose  of  both  grease  or  second  wools  at 
the  best  rates,  and  whose  immediate  returns  indicate  their 
determination  to  forward  the  best  interests  of  their  numerous 
customers.  They  make  liberal  advances  when  required  on 
consignments  of  wool  and  skins,  and  sell  largely  to  the 
principal  woolen  mills  in  the  West  and  East.  They  also 
have  most  perfect  connections  in  the  leading  European  fur 
centers,  affording  them  the  best  and  most  direct  outlets  for 
all  kinds  of  goods.  The  stock  on  hand  is  always  valued  at 
over  $100,000,  and  their  sales  of  furs  for  the  past  year 
amounted  to  $250,000,  and  of  wool  to  $627,000.  The 
partners  were  all  born  in  Germany,  but  have  resided  in 
Chicago  several  years,  where  they  are  highly  esteemed  in 
trade  circles  for  their  business  ability  and  sterling  integrity. 
Mr.  Bach  was  formerly  of  the  firm  of  Messrs.  Frankel, 
Bach  &  Co. ,  bankers,  of  Oskaloosa,  Iowa. 


METROPOLIS  OF  THE 
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LUNDELL,  OLSON  &  CO. 

One  of  the  most  progressive  houses  on  the  North  side  is  the 
well-known  firm  of  I.undell,  Olson  &  Co.  These  gentlemen 
began  business  ten  years  ago  in  this  city  and  by  the  closest 
application  and  industrious  efforts  have  built  up  a  trade  that 
reflects  the  greatest  credit  upon  them  and  places  them  among 
the  prominent  dealers  of  Chicago  in  their  various  lines.  Mr, 
J.  P.  Lundell  is  a  native  of  Sweden,  and  came  to  America 
nineteen  years  ago;  he  has  lived  in  Chicago  for  eleven  years, 
and  has  become  one  of  her  leading  citizens.  Mr.  R.  Olson  is 
also  a  native  of  Sweden,  and  has  lived  in  Chicago  for  the  past 
fourteen  years.  He  is  an  excellent  business  manager,  and 
noted  for  his  practical  business  experience  and  ability.  Mr. 
J.  SI.  Lundell  came  to  Chicago  twelve  years  ago,  having  lived 
in  the  country  three  years  previous;  he  is  one  of  the  leading 
business  men  of  the  North  side.  This  firm  does  a  general  dry 
goods,  millinery  and  carpet  business,  and  also  manufacture  the 
fine  organs  bearing  their  names.  Their  principal  establishment 
is  located  at  the  corner  of  Oak  and  Townsend  streets,  where 
they  do  an  immense  wholesale  and  retail  business  in  carpets, 
dry  goods  of  all  kinds,  imported  and  domestic,  also  millinery 
goods,  cloaks,  suits,  notions,  jewelry,  boots  and  shoes,  etc. 
They  have  a  tine  establishment,  84x120  feet  in  dimensions, 
fronting  on  both  streets,  and  thoroughly  stocked.  The  Town- 
send  street  entrance  to  this  establishment  leads  into  their  gents' 
furnishing  goods,  boot  and  shoe,  carpet  and  oilcloth,  and  the 
organ  department.  The  Oak  street  entrance  contains  dry 
goods,  notions,  millinery,  cloaks  and  jewelry.  Six  courteous 
and  attentive,  attendants  are  employed  in  this  store,  and  the 
business  done  is  very  large.  The  organ  factory  is  located  at 
145  Ontario  street,  where  they  employ  five  skilled  workmen,  and 
manufacture  six  styles  of  organs  and  two  styles  of  pianos  that 
have  an  excellent  reputation,  and  have  become  very  popular. 
The  latest  machinery  is  used  in  this  factory,  and  the  workman- 
ship of  the  employes  is  of  the  highest  order.  The  house  acts 
as  wholesale  dealers  in  guitars  and  sewing  machines,  and  sell 
many  goods  throughout  the  country.  The  house  is  well  known 
and  of  high  reputation,  and  the  members  of  the  linn  are  gen- 
tlemen of  the  greatest  skill  and  ability. 


THE  NELSON  &  MOLLER  CO. 

The  importance  of  Chicago,  as  the  great  manufacturing 
center  of  the  United  States,  is  forcibly  demonstrated  by  the 
existence  hereof  representative  establishments  in  every  branch 
of  skilled  industry.  For  instance,  in  the  manufacture  of  fine 
parlor  furniture,  the  Nelson  &  Sloller  Company  has  achieved 
a  national  reputation.  The  company  began  business  in  1885, 
and  has  already  developed  a  leading  position  in  its  line,  due  to 
the  marked  ability  and  energy  of  the  executive  officers,  who  are 
recognized  as  leading  authorities  in  regard  to  this — the  most 
difficult  branch  of  furniture  manufacturing.  The  factory  is 
conveniently  located  at  Nos.  125  and  127  N.  Peoria  street, 
near  Austin  avenue,  easily  accessible  by  the  Indiana  street  cars. 
It  comprises  an  entire  three-story  and  basement  brick  building, 
40  by  100  feet  in  dimensions,  and  completely  equipped  with 
the  latest  improved  machinery  and  appliances-.  The  establish- 
ment is  a  model  one  in  every  respect,  and  is  conducted  under 
the  close  personal  supervision  of  the  proprietors.  The  com- 
pany makes  a  specialty  of  the  highest  grade  of  artistic  cabinet- 
iinished  parlor  frames,  in  the  most  beautiful  and  original 
designs,  and  affording  from  their  immense  and  comprehensive 
stock  every  facility  for  selecting  to  meet  the  requirements  of 
every  line  of  the  trade.  The  company  has  developed  wide- 
spread, influential  connections,  doing  an  immense  business 
with  eastern  and  western  wholesalers,  and  also  the  leading 
furniture  dealers  of  this  city.  Messrs.  Nelson  &  Moller  are 
natives  of  Norway,  who  have  been  permanent  residents  of  the 
city  since  1883,  and  are  spoken  of  in  the  highest  terms,  as 
young  business  men  of  soundest  judgment,  progressive  meth- 
ods, and  honorable,  equitable  policy.  Mr.  A.  Moller  is  the 
general  manager,  and  is  specially  qualified  for  the  discharge  of 
the  onerous  duties  devolving  upon  him,  and  under  his  guidance 
the  product  is  maintained  at  the  highest  standard  of  excellence. 
The  company  offers  the  most  substantial  inducements,  both  as 


to  price  and  quality,  in  full  lines  of  parlor  furniture,  easy 
chairs,  rockers,  lounges,  etc.,  and  we  strongly  recommend 
trade  buyers  to  inspect  this  stock  before  placing  their  orders. 


HOWARD    &    WILSON    PUBLISHING    CO. 

The  Howard  &  Wilson  Publishing  Co.  devote  their  atten- 
tion and  to  publishing  first-class  agricultural  literature  and 
thus  contribute  to  the  sum  total  of  Chicago's  enterprise 
the  important  feature  of  the  contemporary  historian,  the  guide 
and  companion  of  the  interests  involved.  The  farm,  Field 
and  Stockman  was  started  in  1877  as  a  monthly  publication. 
It  soon  demonstrated  that  it  came  to  fill  a  proper  place  in  the 
industrial  ranks,  but  there  was  yet  lacking  that  thorough  belief 
in  itself  which  could  seek  for  more  important  and  wider  fields 
of  usefulness.  In  October,  1885,  however,  the  present  com- 
pany was  organized  and  took  hold,  and  the  paper  is  now  a 
weekly  publication,  circulated  all  over  the  United  States,  hav- 
ing a  circulation  of  54,000.  It  is  sent  through  more  than 
13,245  post-offices,  and  26,000  new  subscribers  have  been 
added  since  the  new  management  took  hold.  Gen.  C.  H. 
Howard  is  the  editor;  W.  H.  Lloyd,  and  O.  SIcG.  How- 
ard, associate  editors,  while  Mr.  James  \V.  Wilson  is  the 
business  manager.  In  the  hands  of  this  firm  the  Farm,  f-'ie/ii 
and  Stockman  has  attained  a  high  and  influential  position.  In 
point  of  circulation  its  position  is  invulnerable;  in  the  far  more 
important  feature  of  its  educational  and  protective  influence — 
if  the  countingroom  will  permit  the  idea  that  that  feature  is 
the  more  important  of  the  tv;o — the  paper  has  reached  the 
very  front.  All  that  appeals  to  the  interests  of  the  fruit  or 
stock  farmer,  the  agriculturist  generally,  the  Farm,  Field  and 
Stockman  is  at  the  head,  in  the  interest  and  value.  At  the 
same  time,  the  family  is  by  no  means  lost  sight  of,  entertain- 
ing matter  for  general  reading  finding  full  place  in  its  columns, 
so  that  it  is  warmly  welcomed  wherever  it  has  been  permitted 
to  have  an  introduction.  The  subscription  is  $i.co  per  year, 
and  its  advertising  rates  are  thirty  cents  per  agate  line.  The 
success  of  the  paper  is  shown  by  the  readiness  with  which 
wide-awake  manufacturers  seek  the  use  of  its  columns.  Sample 
copies  are  mailed  free  on  application.  The  offices  of  the 
Farm,  Field  and  Stockman  occupy  five  large  rooms  in  the 
building  at  the  northwest  corner  of  Fifth  avenue  and  Wash- 
ington streets,  which  are  nicely  fitted  up  for  its  purposes. 


ARCHIBALD  HAAS. 

One  of  the  finest,  best  equipped,  and  most  patronized  phar- 
macies in  this  section  of  the  city  is  that  of  Mr.  Archibald 
Haas,  which  was  established  about  three  years  ago,  on  the 
corner  of  Armitage  road  and  Sheridan  street.  Mr.  Haas 
has  occupied  his  present  premises  since  November  last.  Pos- 
sessed of  great  professional  skill,  and  a  thorough  knowledge 
of  the  details  of  the  chemist's  science,  acquired  during  several 
years  of  pract:_;a°  asscc'ation  with  medicine,  he  soon  gained  a 
large  and  influentia  patronage.  The  stcre,  located  at  No. 
1046  N.  Western  avenue,  is  handsomely  and  attractively 
furnished  and  fitted  up.  Ornamental  fixtures  and  elegant 
showcases  and  cabinets  add  to  the  attractiveness  of  the  display 
made  of  pure  drugs  andche  micals,  standard  proprietary  rem- 
emedies,  essences,  extracts,  herbs,  barks,  roots,  etc.  The 
assortment  also  include:;  full  lines  of  fancy  and  toilet  articles. 
Special  attention  is  given  to  the  compounding  of  physicians' 
prescriptions  and  family  recipes,  great  care  being  exercised  to 
avoid  the,  possibility  of  error,  and  only  the  purest  ingredients 
being  used,  while  prices  charged  are  fair  and  equitable.  Mr. 
Haas  is  a  native  of  Missouri,  and  is  a  graduate  of  the  Chicago 
College  of  Physicians  and  Surgeons  of  the  class  of  '85,  and 
Uennett  College,  class  of  '82.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Chicago 
Pharmaceutical  Association,  and  is  a  regular  practicing 
physician.  Mr.  Haas  is  a  son  of  Win.  Haas,  who  founded 
the  first  brewery  in  Chicago,  which  was  located  at  the  foot 
of  Chicago  avenue  and  the  lake  shore.  Mr.  Haas  brewed 
the  first  glass  of  ale  in  Chicago.  This  was  in  1837.  The 
late  Wm.  15  Ogden  was  at  that  time  identified  with  the 
business. 


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THE  YOUNG  &  FARREL  DIAMOND  STONE 
SAWING  CO. 

A  concern  having  a  well-earned  national  celebrity  is  that  of 
the  Young  &  Farrel  Diamond  Stone  Sawing  Company,  by 
whose  improved  methods  stone  for  sidewalks,  and  cut  stone 
for  all  purposes,  are  prepared  with  expeditious  economy  and 
accuracy  of  finish  impossible  by  any  other  method.  This 
company  was  incorporated  in  1882,  with  a  paid-up  capital  of 
$300,000,  and  they  erected  a  large  and  completely  equipped 
manufacturing  plant  in  this  city,  where  a  number  of  Young's 
famous  Diamond  saws  and  planers  are  in  operation.  The 
plant  has  had  to  be  repeatedly  enlarged  to  cope  with  the  grow- 
ing demand.  The  works  are  located  on  W.  Polk  street,  front- 
ing on  the  south  branch  of  the  Chicago  river,  and  comprise  a 
series  of  substantial  brick  and  stone  buildings,  with  large  yards 
for  storage.  The  manufacture  of  sidewalk  stone  is  one  of 
their  specialties,  and  a  large  force  of  men  are  employed  at 
their  quarry  at  joliet,  111.,  where  the  stone  for  this  purpose  is 
obtained.  They  have  extensive  works  there  for  the  planing 
and  sawing  of  stone,  in  addition  to  those  in  this  city.  These 
planed  sidewalks  are  used,  not  only  in  Chicago,  but  are 
shipped  to  St.  Louis,  Kansas  City,  St.  Paul,  Minneapolis,  Mil- 
waukee, Grand  Rapids,  etc.,  and  they  have  even  gone  as  far 
east  as  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.  They  have  no  equal  for  beauty, 
comfort,  strength,  cleanliness  and  durability,  and  they  are  put 
down  in  such  large  pieces  as  to  be  very  attractive  and  desir- 
able. The  company  has  railroad  s:dings  into  their  works, 
both  in  Chicago  and  in  Joliet,  which  gives  direct  railroad  con- 
nection with  the  entire  country.  The  company,  in  addition 
to  its  cut  stone  and  sidewalk  departments,  also  deals  in  nibble, 
footings,  curbing,  blocks  and  sawed  stone,  and  they  are  sole 
manufacturers  of  Young's  Diamond  saws,  planers,  cranes, 
travelers,  etc.  The  president  of  the  company,  Mr.  Hugh 
Young,  is  widely  and  favorably  known  in  Chicago  and  in  the 
East.  He  has  long  been  actively  identified  with  quarrying 
and  stone  cutting  interests,  and  his  Diamond  saws,  planers, 
cranes,  etc.,  are  proof  of  his  sound,  practical  judgment,  and 
his  inventive  ability.  He  has  the  valued  support  of  Mr.  F.  V. 
Gindele  as  treasurer;  Mr.  Henry  Struble  as  secretary,  and 
Mr.  Robert  C.  Harper  as  manager;  the  entire  executive  being 
made  up  of  specially  qualified  men,  thoroughly  trained  and  of 
large  experience.  The  pre-eminence  of  this  company — for  it 
is  believed  to  be  unequaled  in  its  class  as  to  scope  of  business 
facilities  and  organization,  in  this  or  any  other  country— is 
only  one  among  the  multitude  of  illustrations  of  what  oppor- 
tunities the  great  west  and  the  great  western  metropolis,  Chi- 
cago, afford  to  character,  talent  and  energy. 


HOOLEY'S  THEATRE. 

Hooley's  Theatre  has  achieved  a  national  celebrity  as  the 
most  successful  and  ably  conducted  playhouse  in  America. 
One  that  has  benefited  by  reason  of  the  exceptional  ability  and 
energy  of  its  management,  and  whose  popularity  is  based  upon 
its  annually  offering  a  series  of  the  greatest  dramatic  attrac- 
tions available.  The  present  theatre  was  built  shortly  after  the 
Chicago  fire,  by  Mr.  R.  M.  Hooley,  and  who  first  threw  open 
its  doors  to  the  public  in  1872.  From  the  start  it  was  the 
favorjte  playhouse  with  Chicagoans,  and  has  had  a  continu- 
ously brilliant  series  of  acliievments  as  regards  the  superiority 
of  the  attractions  offered.  The  present  magnificent  theater 
presents  the  embodiment  of  every  modern  improvement,  its 
cost  being  $150,000.  It  has  an  unusually  line  orchestra, 
roomy  parquet,  and  two  spacious  balconies,  giving  it  a  com- 
bined seating  capacity  of  1,550,  and  though  it  is^ne  of  the 
smallest  first-class  theaters  devoted  exclusively  to  comedy  in 
Chicago,  it  is  the  most  profitable,  the  season  of  1890  affording 
a  forcible  illustration,  the  average  of  business  for  the  forty- 
seven  weeks  exceeding;  f  7,000  per  week.  Among  the  attractions 
were  Augustin  Daly's  Company,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Kenda!,  whose 
three  weeks  in  January  eclipsed  in  its  business  any  other 
record  of  the  house,  the  receipts  being  nearly  $39,000,  of 
which  the  first  week  netted  $14,125.  A.  M.  Palmer,  E.  S. 
Willard,  E.  II.  Sothern.  Nat.  C.  (!oodwi«.  etc..  etc.,  are 
among  the  nationally  familiar  names  of  companies  seen  here, 


and  which  will  again  appear,  at  the  dates  assigned,  this 
present  season  of  1891-92.  The  house,  which  has  won  such 
an  artistic  record,  and  material  success,  occupies  an  unusu- 
ally favorable  location  on  Randolph  street,  opposite  the  city 
court  house,  and  convenient  of  access  from  all  sections.  The 
premises  are  65x125  feet  in  dimensions,  and  present  a  re- 
markably handsome  architectural  frontage.  The  building  is 
heated  by  steam,  lighted  by  electric  light,  and  is  a  fire- 
proof structure,  with  numerous  means  of  exit  when  required. 
Mr.  R.  M.  Hooley,  whose  house  has  won  the  most  remarkable 
theatrical  success  of  the  age,  is  a  native  of  New  York, 
resident  in  Chicago  for  thirty  years  past,  who  has  ever  led  in 
all  measures  calculated  to  advance  the  city's  welfare  and 
development.  His  theatre  is  a  nucleus  and  a  center  for  the 
world's  dramatic  talent,  and  the  Chicago  public  have  to  thank 
him  for  securing  to  them  a  house  fully  the  equal  of  the  finest 
in  New  York,  more  successful  than  any  there,  and  one  that 
has  before  it  an  ever  widening  career  of  prosperity.  Mr. 
Hooley  is  possessed  of  shrewdest  discrimination  and  soundest 
judgment  as  to  the  class  of  plays  best  adapted  to  please  the 
refined  and  intellectual  audiences  of  Chicago,  and  the  public 
reposes  unlimited  confidence  in  his  ability  and  resources  to 
adequately  supply  the  demand  in  the  highest  walks  of  comedy- 
drama. 


CHICAGO  FOUNTAIN  SODA  WATER  CO. 

The  representative  and  most  noted  concern  in  the  great 
Western  metropolis,  extensively  engaged  in  the  manufacture  of 
fountain  soda,  syrups  of  all  flavors,  and  marble  draught  appa- 
ratus, is  that  known  as  the  Chicago  Fountain  Soda  Water  Co., 
whose  factory  and  office  are  located  at  425  and  427  W.  Har- 
rison street,  in  a  building  owned  by  Mr.  Arthur  Christin,  the 
superintendent  and  treasurer.  This  company  was  incorporated 
in  1 886,  under  the  laws  of  Illinois,  with  a  paid  up  capital  of 
$100,000,  and  is  a  consolidation  of  three  well-known  concerns, 
viz,  The  Lomax  Bottling  Co.,  established  in  1850,  by  J.  A. 
Lomax,  Hutchinson  &  Son's  Soda  Water  Co.,  founded  in  1850, 
by  W.  H.  Hutchinson,  and  the  A.  Christin  Soda  Water  Co., 
established  in  iSSi,  by  Arthur  Christin.  These  concerns  were 
consolidated  to  save  expense,  and  the  following  gentlemen, 
widely  and  favorably  known  in  Chicago's  business  circles  for 
their  integrity  and  enterprise,  are  the  executive  officers  and 
directors,  viz.:  Chas.  G.  Hutchinson,  president,  John  A. 
Lomax,  vice-president,  Arthur  Christin,  superintendent  and 
treasurer,  George  Lomax,  secretary.  Directors;  Arthur  Chris- 
tin,  John  A.  Lomax,  Geo.  C.  Hutchinson,  Charles  G.  Hutch- 
inson and  George  Lomax.  They  occupy  for  offices  and 
warerooms  a  spacious  ground  floor,  25x100  feet  in  area,  with  a 
large  and  well  equipped  factory  in  the  rear.  Here  they  carry 
a  large  stock  of  400  soda  water  draught  apparatus,  2,000  steel 
tanks  for  charging  soda,  all  of  which  they  rent  to  patrons.  A 
heavy  stock  of  syrups  of  all  flavors  and  fountain  soda  is  always 
on  hand,  and  twenty-five  men  and  twelve  wagons  are  constanly 
employed.  They  supply  their  fountains  to  hotel-keepers,  drug- 
gists, confectioners,  etc.,  in  all  sections  of  the  city  and  its 
vicinity  at  very  moderate  prices.  Their  goods  are  highly 
prized  by  all  lovers  of  pure  carbonated  waters,  on  account  of 
their  absolute  freedom  from  adulteration,  and  the  great  quan- 
tity of  carbonic  acid  gas  with  which  they  are  charged.  Their 
syrups  are  absolutely  unrivaled  for  purity,  flavor  and  uniform 
excellence,  and  have  no  superiors  in  the  market.  They  have 
several  valuable  patents  on  their  marble  draught  apparatus, 
and  their  patronage  is  steadily  increasing.  Mr.  Chas.  G. 
Hutchinson,  the  president,  also  carries  on  a  large  extract  busi- 
ness in  Desplaines  street,  and  deals  in  bottlers'  supplies.  Mr. 
J.  A.  Lomax,  the  vice-president,  is  also  in  the  bottling  busi- 
ness, at  14  to  18  Charles  place,  and  bottles  extensively  all  kinds 
of  mineral  waters.  The  business  of  the  Chicago  Fountain 
Soda  Water  Co.  is  under  the  immediate  personal  super- 
vision of  Mr.  Arthur  Christin,  the  superintendent  and  treasurer, 
who  is  widely  known  for  the  prompt  and  careful  manner  in 
which  he  attends  to  the  wants  of  customers.  The  telephone 
call  of  the  company  is  4660,  and  all  orders  by  that  way  are  at- 
tended to  as  promptly  and  carefully  as  by  letter  or  a  personal 
visit  could  insure. 


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THE  DAVIS  SEWING  MACHINE   COMPANY. 

The  inventor  of  the  sewing  machine  has  added   countless 
hours   to   woman's  leisure   for  rest   and  refinement,   and  has 


NEW  SHOPS  OF  DAVIS  SEWING  MACHINE  00. 


Capacity  400  Machines  per  Day 


FOR   TERMS,    ETC.,    ADDRESS 

DAVIS  SEWING  MACHINE  CO, 

DAYTON,  O.  CHICAGO,  111. 

brought  numerous  comforts  within  the  reach  of  all,  which  pre- 
viously were  enjoyed  only  by  the  wealthy.  In  this  connection 
special  attention  is  directed  in  this  commercial  review  of  Chi- 


cago, to  the  representative  and  successful  Davis  Sewing  Ma- 
chine Company,  manufacturers  of  the  Vertical  Feed,  Sewing 
Machines,  whose  office  and  salesrooms  are  located  at  46  to  50 
Jackson  street.  This  company  was  incorporated  25  years  ago 
with  a  paid  up  capital  of  $600,000,  and  its  trade  now  extends 
not  only  throughout  the  entire  United  States  and  Canada,  but 
also  in  all  partsof  the  civilized  world.  The  Chicago  branch  was 
opened  in  1873,  and  ever  since  that  date  has  been  under  the 
able  and  energetic  management  of  Mr.  A.  G.  Mason,  who 
handles  20,005  of  the  company'*  machines  annually.  The 
premises  occupied  in  the  Garden  City  comprise  three  spacious 
floors,  which  are  fully  stocked  with  the  famous  Davis  sewing 
machines,  that  are  offered  to  customers  either  for  cash  or  on 
the  installment  plan  at  very  moderate  prices.'  In  the  Chicago 
branch  40  persons  are  employed,  and  the  trade  of  the  company 
is  steadily  Increasing,  owing  to  the  superiority  and  efficiency 
of  its  productions.  The  famous  New  High  Arm  Davis  can 
now  be  purchased  with  entire  confidence.  In  its  construction 
the  company  has  combined  simplicity,  durability,  speed  and 
excellence  of  work.  The  company's  new  factory  is  located  at 
Dayton,  Ohio.  His  the  most  complete  as  well  as  the  largest 
sewing  machine  plant,  except  one.  in  America.  Its  capacity 
is  400  finished  machines  daily,  and  the  company's  phenomenal 
success  is  solely  due  to  the  superior  merits  of  the  Davis  Verti- 
cal Feed  Sewing  Machine.  Mr.  Mason  has  been  in  the  com- 
pany's employment  for  the  last  22  years,  and  is  widely  known 
for  his  promptness  and  just  methods.  The  Davis  machine 
is  the  perfection  cf  mechanism  for  hemming,  trimming, 
binding,  cording,  seaming,  braiding,  embroidering  and  other 
purposes  too  numerous  to  particularize,  and  notwithstanding 
its  remarkable  qualities,  the  price  is  no  higher  than  is  de- 
manded for  very  inferior  machines. 


w.  MCGREGOR  &  co. 

The  annually  increasing  demand  for  steam  power  and  ma- 
chinery in  the  United  States  necessitates  correspondingly 
large  facilities  for  their  production,  hence,  the  .building  of 
steam  engines  and  boilers  constitutes  a  very  important  branch 
of  industry.  Among  the  representative  and  reliable  houses  in 
Chicago  actively  .engaged  in  the  manufacture  and  sale  of 
steam  engines,  boilers,  sawmills,  and  general  machinery, 
special  mention  should  be  made  of  the  widely-known  firm  of 
Messrs.  \V.  McGregor  &  Co.,  whose  salesrooms  are  lo- 
cated at  53  and  55  South  Clinton  street  and  44  to  48  South 
Jefferson  street.  This  extensive  business  was  established  in 
1867  by  Mr.  Wm.  McGregor,  who  conducted  it  till  1884  when 
it  was  incorporated  under  the  laws  of  Illinois  with  large  capi- 
tal, the  executive  officers  being  Mr.  \Vm.  McGregor,  president, 
and  Mr.  Peter  Terwilliger,  secretary.  'I' hey  occupy  three 
spacious  floors,  and  are  now  buiUing  new  works  on  San  Fran- 
cisco street  and  Carroll  avenue,  which  have  an  area  of  200x425 
feet.  Here  they  will  have  every  convenience  for  the  produc- 
tion of  engines,  boilers,  etc.,  and  they  guarantee  entire  satis- 
faction to  patrons  at  the  lowest  possible  prices,  consistent 
with  first-class  workmanship  and  the  best  materials.  In  addi- 
tion to  all  kinds  of  steam  engines  and  boilers,  they  keep  con- 
stantly in  stock  steam  pumps,  iron  lathes,  iron  planers,  wood 
planers,  drill  presses,  shapers,  moulding  machines,  sawmills, 
feed  mills,  shingle  mills,  feed  water  heaters,  injectors,  pulleys, 
shafting,  hangers,  leather  and  rubber  belting,  iron  pipe,  iron 
and  brass  valves,  and  everything  pertaining  to  machinery  sup- 
plies. Only  really  reliable  new  and  second-hand  engines  ami 
machinery  are  handled,  and  all  machines  are  fully  warranted 
to  be  exactly  as  represented.  Orders  are  filled  promptly  and 
carefully,  and  the  trade  of  the  house  extends  throughout  all 
sections  of  the  Western  and  Northwestern  States.  Mr.  M<  - 
Gregor  was  born  in  Scotland,  while  Mr.  Terwilliger  is  a  native 
of  Orange  county,  New  York.  They  have  both  resided  in 
Chicago  many  years,  and  are  highly  regarded  in  trade  circles 
for  their  mechanical  skill,  enterprise  and  integrity.  Mr.  Mc- 
Gregor is  a  popular  member  of  the  Illinois  Club.  They  issue 
annually  a  superior  illustrated  catalogue  and  price  list,  which 
is  forwarded  promptly  upon  application,  and  which  owners  of 
mills  and  users  of  machinery  should  have  for  reference. 


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J.  A.  MACFARLANE  &  CO. 

Xo  class  of  furniture  has  come  into  such  general  use,  or 
become  so  popular,  as  the  rattan  and  reed  line,  which  is  by 
far  preferable  to  any  other  for  cleanliness,  durability  and 
ippearance.  Chicago's  principal  representative  in  this  line 
is  the  well-known  firm  of  J.  A.  Macfarlane  &  Co.,  manu- 
facturers of  rattan  and  reed  furniture,  iron  wagons,  tricy- 
cles, velocipedes,  etc.,  at  Nos.  131  and  133  East  Kinzie 
street.  This  business  was  established  four  years  ago  by  the 
McFarlane  Brothers,  at  Nos.  141,  143  and  145  East  Kinzie 
street,  but  their  rapidly  increasing  business  compelled  them 
to  remove  to  their  present  commodious  quarters,  where  they 
occupy  three  stories  and  the  basement,  40x100  feet  in  size. 
They  have  their  manufactory  finely  equipped  with  all  the 
latest  and  best  improved  machinery  to  facilitate  their  work, 
and  have  an  improved  ten-horse  power  engine  to  give  them 
power.  The  firm  is  composed  of  J.  A.  Macfarlane  and  his 
brother,  Frederick  Macfarlane,  natives  of  Canada,  but  who 
have  been  in  Chicago  for  a  number  of  years,  and  are 
thoroughly  imbued  with  the  enterprising  spirit  so  infectious 
in  this  clime.  Their  children's  carriages,  exhibited  in  dif- 
ferent localities  from  Maine  to  California,  have  attracted 
attention  and  made  sales  in  nearly  every  state  in  the 
Union,  and  orders  show  that  the  trade  is  constantly  increas- 
ing. The  firm  of  j;  A.  Macfarlane  &  Co.  are  the  leaders  in 
their  line,  and  the  past  season  they  have  made  a  specialty  of 
baby  carriages,  which  they  finish  in  the  latest  designs  as  the 
best  sellers  and  cheapest  on  the  market,  warranted  in  every 
respect.  They  finish  all  goods  in  XVIth  century,  bronze, 
enamel  or  any  shade  desired,  and  show  fourteen  new  de- 
signs in  chairs,  introducing  a  new  braid  work  in  the  backs, 
which  is  durable  and  very  artistic.  Especial  attention  is 
paid  to  their  upholstered  goods  in  the  standard  shades  of 
pea,  blue,  cardinal,  terra  cotta,  old"  gold,  seal  brown,  olive 
and  fawn.  The  gear  of  the  baby  carriages  is  of  the  best, 
including  the  "Acme"  and  "Novelty,"  the  first  being  two 
front  "C"  springs  with  heavy  "\V"  coil,  or  two  coil  springs 
in  'the  rear.  The  "Novelty"  gear  is  two  front  novelty- 
springs,  with  two  "C"coil  springs  in  the  rear,  both  of 
which  are  substantial,  comfortable  and  durable.  They 
make  their  baby  carriages  with  iron  or  wood  wheels,  or  with 
rubber  tire  and  Cowles'  patent  brake.  Both  of  the  proprie- 
tors are  young  men,  enterprising  and  energetic,  and  are  pop- 
ular in  social  and  business  circles. 


PORTMAN  &  PARKER. 

To  no  class  of  business  men  is  more  credit  due  for  the  ad- 
vancement of  the  interests  of  Chicago  than  to  the  real  es- 
tate dealers.  These  gentlemen  have  advertised  the  city's 
advantages  and  directed  the  attention  of  investors  and  manu- 
facturers to  this  place  until  it  is  to-day  the  city  of  greatest 
possibilities  in  the  Union.  A  firm  engaged  in  handling  real 
estate,  and  having  a  superior  reputation,  is  that  known  as 
Porttnan  &  Parker,  having  their  office  at  268  Wells  street. 
The  business  was  founded  by  Mr.  M.  P.  Portman  about 
ten  years  ago,  and  was  continued  by  him  alone  until  January 
last,  w,hen  Mr.  J.  B.  Parker  became  interested  and  entered 
into  a  partnership.  The  business  is  conducted  on  strict 
business  princi'ples,  and  the  large  patronage  attests  the  pop- 
ularity of  the  house,  as  well  as  the  regard  held  for  the 
members  of  the  firm.  A  general  real  estate  business  is  con- 
ducted, property  is  bought  and  sold  on  commission,  rents 
are  collected,  estates  managed,  taxes  and  assessments  paid 
and  property  looked  after  for  non-residents,  insurance 
effected,  and  loans  made  on  real  estate  security.  All  business 
is  done  under  the  direct  supervision  of  the  proprietors,  who 
bring  experience  and  business  ability  to  bear  to  faithfully 
serve  the  customers'  interests.  The  house  has  a  liberal  pat- 
ronage, and  stands  well  in  business  and  financial  circles. 
Mr.  Portman  was  born  in  (lermany  and  came  to  Chicago 
twenty-four  years  ago;  he  is  well  known  in  leading  real  es- 
tate circles  and  is  a  member  of  the  Royal  Arcanum.  Mr. 
Parker  is  a  native  of  New  York  state  and  has  onlv  been  in 


Chicago  a  short  time,  having  been  for  some  years  in  the  cat- 
tle business  in  Montana.  The  firm  make  a  specialty  of 
handling  lake  shore  property,  the  finest  residential  loca- 
tions in  the  city,  some  of  the  finest  private  residences 
being  located  here,  among  which  is  that  of  Potter  Palmer, 
Esq. ,  and  many  others.  Much  of  the  real  estate  which  they 
handle  is  owned  by  themselves,  and  to  those  contemplating 
purchasing  either  for  a  home  or  an  investment  this  firm 
offers  superior  inducements,  both  as  to  location  and  price. 


A.  S.   PIPER  &  CO. 

In  distributing  our  gratitude  there  are  few  to  whom  we 
would  all  of  us  be  more  lavish  than  to  those  who  contribute  to 
our  temporary  comfort  during  the  hot  weather,  and,  this  being 
so,  the  firm  of  A.  S.  Piper  &  Co.  would  come  in  for  a  large 
share,  for  they  supply  the  city  largely  with  ice,  having  houses 
located  at  Mount  Forest,  II!.,  on  the  C.  &  A.  R.  R.,  and 
water  communication  by  the  Illinois  &  Michigan  Canal,  and 
at  Little  Sturgeon  Bay,  Wisconsin,  with  city  depots  at  Ashland 
avenue  and  Levee  street,  and  83  West  Twelfth  street.  But 
this  is  only  one  branch  of  the  business,  as  in  addition  they 
manufacture  largely  ice  tools,  wagons,  plows  and  also  Nel- 
son's Patent  Clearing  Tooth  which  can  be  attached  to  any  plow. 
Their  workshops  are  at  Bridgeport,  111.  It  is  not  possible 
within  the  limits  of  anything  less  than  a  pamphlet  itself  to  do 
justice  to  a  descriptive  account  of  this  enterprise,  so  we  must 
content  ourselves  with  a  mere  general  notice  of  the  business, 
which  forms  a  very  important  page  in  Chicago's  commercial 
history.  The  business  was  established  thirty  years  ago,  and 
the  present  members  of  the  firm  are  Mrs.  A.  S.  Piper,  Mr. 
Seth  Piper  and  Mr.  Thos.  Piper.  Mr.  N.  P.  Nelson  has  been 
superintendent  since  1879,  and  is  the  inventor  of  Nelson's 
Patent  Fifth  Wheel,  manufactured  exclusively  by  A.  S.  Piper. 
&  Co.,  and  especially  adapted  for  heavy  wagons  with  or  with- 
out springs.  The  firm  has  about  thirty  ice  wagons  for  city 
delivery  purposes,  and  employs  in  summer  175  men,  and  in 
winter  400.  Their  plant  at  Mt.  Forest,  111.,  is  the  most  com- 
plete in  the  country,  and  besides  manufacturing  the  articles 
above  enumerated  they  make  every  kind  of  tool  known  for  the 
purposes  of  ice  farming,  and  undertake  all  kinds  of  repairing. 
They  furnish  ice  at  wholesale  by  cargo  or  car  loads  to  ice 
dealers,  brewers  or  packers,  in  any  amount  desired,  and  will 
ship  it  in  any  direction  on  the  shortest  notice.  They  have 
nearly  all  their  varieties  of  ice  tools  in  stock,  and  will  furnish 
an  illustrated  catalogue  on  application,  together  with  any 
desired  information. 


JOHNSON   BROS. 


— ' "V 


We  have  In  the  store  of  Messrs.  Johnson  Bros.,  at  1062  \\est 
Twelfth  street  boulevard,  a  model  grocery  and  meat  market, 
and  one  which  justly  does  credit  to  the  neighborhood.  Nor  is 
this  remarkable  when  we  consider  the  business  experience  of 
the  proprietors.  The  store  was  established  on  September 
12.  1890,  by  Mr.  J.  II.  and  Mr.  George  D.  Johnson,  under  the 
style  of  Johnson  Bros.  They  occupy  the  ground  floor  and 
basement,  25x90  feet,  and  the  place  is  thoroughly  well  stocked 
with  every  kind  of  staple  and  fancy  groceries,  including  a  fine 
assortment  of  canned  goods  and  some  speCiallv  fine  growths  of 
teas  and  coffees.  They  employ  an  ample  force  of  help  and 
two  delivery  wagons,  and  orders  are  called  for  and  delivered 
with  great  promptness,  so  that  customers  are  saved  any  trouble. 
The  brothers  were  born  in  Ohio  and  raised  in  Michigan.  Mr. 
J.  H.  Johnson  has  been  in  Chicago  for  five  years,  and  was 
formerly  running  the  electric  light  plant  on  the  New  York  ii: 
Chicago  Pennsylvania  limited  for  the  Pullman  Palace  Car  Co. 
Mr.  ( '.eorge  1).  Johnson  was  formerly  in  the  clothing  business 
in  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  in  the  store  of  Mr.  J.  L.  Hudson.  They 
run  a  meat  market  in  connection  with  their  grocery  store,  and 
always  carry  the  choicest  fresh  and  salt  meats,  which  they  get 
daily  from  the  stock  yards,  as  well  as  a  full  line  of  fruits  and 
vegetables  in  season.  It  is  hardly  necessary  to  say  that  they 
p:tv  the  closest  attention  to  their  business,  which  is  now  an  as- 
sured success. 


THEM 


METROPOLIS  OF  THE 
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M.   B.  SCHMIDT. 

The  numerous  stores  and  offices  of  Chicago  create  a  steady 
demand  for  fixtures  of  a  superior  grade.  A  house  but  recently 
established,  yet  strong  and  with  the  brightest  possible  future 
before  it,  is  that  of  Mr.  M.  li.  Schmidt,  manufacturer  of  and 
dealer  in  saloon,  store  and  office  fixtures.  When  Mr.  Schmidt 
started  in  business  he  associated  a  Mr.  Nelson  with  him  un- 
der the  title  of  Schmidt,  Nelson  &  Co.,  but  this  copartnership 
not  being  altogether  desirable,  the  firm  was  dissolved,  and  the 
business  continued  by  Mr.  Schmidt  alone.  He  has  resided  in 
Chicago  two  and  a  half  years.  He  occupies  the  ground  floor 
of  the  premises  534  N.  Wells  street  for  the  demands  of  his 
business,  and  has  a  commodious  apartment,  25x60  feet  in 
dimensions,  thoroughly  stocked  with  tine  hardwood  counters, 
shelving,  showcases,  etc,,  in  process  of  manufacture  and 
complete.  Mr.  Schmidt  employs  two  experienced  cabinet- 
makers and  finishers,  and  does  an  excellent  business  in  the 
finest  fixtures  of  all  kinds.  He  personally  superintends 
the  work,  thus  insuring  the  best  results.  Mr.  Schmidt  is  a 
young  man  of  rare  business  ability,  which  he  brings  to  bear 
on  his  enterprise.  He  is  developing  a  good  business  connec- 
tion that  will  be  of  great  power  in  a  short  time. 


MOYEN   BROS. 

Chicago  has  numerous  first-class  drugstores  in  all  sections 
of  the  city,  and  patrons  usually  receive  most  courteous  attention, 
and  have  their  needs  supplied  intelligently.  However,  there  is 
always,  in  each  district,  some  one  business  house  noted  for  its 
superiority,  and  the  well  known  pharmacy  of  the  Moyen  Bros., 
is  one  of  thevery  best  to  be  found  on  the  West  side.  The  business 
was  established  a  little  less  than  three  years  ago  by  G.  F.  W. 
Moyen  and  F.  C.  Moyen,  young  gentlemen  who  were  born  and 
reared  in  this  city.  They  are  thoroughly  skilled  and  ex- 
perienced druggists  and  chemists,  and  are  competent  to  under- 
take the  most  delicate  analysis  or  compound  the  most  elaborate 
prescription.  They  graduated  from  the  Chicago  College  of 
Pharmacy  with  distinction,  and  are  regularly  licensed  druggists. 
They  have  an  elegant  drug  store  on  the  ground  floor  of  the 
handsome  three-story  brick  building,  at  1595  Milwaukee  avenue, 
corner  of  Armitage.  and  have  a  stock  of  superior  drugs,  tinct- 
ures, syrups,  decoctions  and  patent  medicines,  a's  well  as 
toilet  articles,  brushes,  soaps,  rubber  goods,  physicians'  and 
surgeons'  supplies,  trusses,  bandages,  etc.'  An  elegant  soda 
fountain  graces  the  store  and  is  a  place  of  popular  resort,  and 
the  finest  domestic  and  imported  cigars  may  be  had  in  many 
select  and  popular  brands.  Physicians'  prescriptions  are  care- 
fully and  accurately  compounded  and  only  moderate  charges 
are  made  for  services.  The  gentlemen  of  this  house  are  well 
known  and  highly  respected,  and  are  favored  with  a  liberal 
patronage,  which  increases  constantly,  thus  attesting  the  popu- 
larity of  the  house. 

J.   L.  SMITH. 

There  is  no  more  energetic  and  progressive  hardware 
dealer  in  Chicago  than  Mr.  J.  L.  Smith,  who  conducts  an 
extensive  business  at  752  W.  North  avenue.  Mr.  Smith 
was  born  in  Sweden  and  came  to  Chicago  about  twenty-two 
years  ago.  He  engaged  in  the  enterprise  he  has  made  such 
a  success  about  three  years  ago  on  the  same  street  he  is 
now  located  on,  and  by  his  enterprise  and  close  attention  to 
business  soon  built  up  a  large  business.  Early  in  the  present 
year  he  built  the  premises  he  now  occupies,  at  a  cost  of 
85, CHJO,  and  has  a  complete  establishment  with  every  con- 
venience for  properly  conducting  the  business.  The  building 
is  a  three-story  brick,  25x75  feet  in  dimensions.  Mr.  Smith 
has  his  large  store  on  the  ground  floor  stocked  with  a  com- 
plete line  of  the  finest  hardware,  consisting  of  shelf  and 
builders'  hardware,  mechanics'  tools,  axes,  tinware,  hollow 
ware,  garden  tools,  nails,  locks,  hinges,  tar  paper,  sinks, 
pumps,  cutlery,  etc.  Also  a  fine  line  of  stoves  and  ranges, 
being  the  agent  for  the  celebrated  "Garland"  stoves  and 
ranges.  He  has  a  number  of  the  leading  contractors  and 
builders  among  his  customers,  whdse  trade  is  of  great  con- 


sequence, and  his  general  trade  is  very  large  and  constantly 
increasing.  Three  persons  are  employed,  and  a  large  busi- 
ness is  done  in  roofing  and  tin  work,  also  stove  repairing. 
Mr.  Smith  ischa  racterized  by  his  indomitable  energy,  and 
his  success  is  largely  due  to  his  untiring  efforts  and  close 
application. 

ULICK   BOURKE. 

No  branch  of  trade  has  made  greater  progress  in  recent 
years  toward  combining  the  artistic  with  the  useful  than 
that  of  hand  made  furniture,  the  designs,  colors  and  finish 
being  now  as  elegant,  as  but  a  short  time  ago  they  were 
plain  and  homely.  Chicago  has  many  large  houses  devoted 
to  the  business,  one  of  the  principal  being  that  of  Mr. 
Ulick  Bourke  of  No.  302  W.  Madison  street,  established 
as  long  ago  as  1867,  and  is  justly  celebrated  for  the 
beauty  and  variety  of  its  stock.  Mr.  Bourke  occupies  the 
whole  of  a  fine  building,  36x120  feet  in  dimensions,  five 
stories  in  height,  and  packed  with  furniture,  carpets,  stoves, 
etc.,  from  roof  to  basement,  giving  an  exceptionally  fine 
choice  of  complete  housekeeping  outfits  of  every  style  from 
the  mediaeval  down  to  the  latest  popular  modern  designs. 
Their  display  of  parlor  and  bedroom  suites,  and  dining  room 
and  library  furniture,  is  unrivaled,  while  they  keep  odd 
pieces  in  vast  variety,  including  cabinets,  card  tables,  es- 
critoires, sideboards,  easy-chairs,  etc.,  each  article  a  per- 
fect type  of  the  highest  progress  of  the  art.  Mr.  Bourke 
personally  superintends  his  large  force  of  assistants,  averag- 
ing over  twenty,  and  requires  the  constant  services  of  four 
teams  in  completing  the  large  orders  with  which  he  is  fa- 
vored. Every  factor  to  the  highest  success  is  here  to  be 
found,  resources,  facilities  and  popularity,  being  all  that 
could  be  desired  by  the  most  sanguine,  while  there  are  few 
men  in  Chicago  to-day  who  can  boast  of  a  more  intimate 
knowledge  of  the  building  and  furnishing  of  houses,  both 
in  the  East  and  West,  than  the  estimable  proprietor  of  this 
great  emporium.  Mr.  Bourke  is  a  native  of  Ireland,  but 
has  resided  in  this  country  for  forty-six  years.  He  is  an 
old  and  greatly  respected  citizen  of  this  center,  and  has 
merited  the  confidence  of  the  public  by  honorable  dealing 
and  adherence  to  correct  principles  in  every  phase  of  life. 


A.  L.  LEUTGERT. 

The  manufacture  of  sausages  is  an  industry  which  now 
engages  the  attention  of  many  large  and  flourishing  Chica- 
go firms,  among  whom  a  prominent  place  is  due  to  that  of 
Mr.  A.  L.  Luetgert,  whose  extensive  works  are  located  at 
Nos.  69  and  71  North  avenue.  Founded  eleven  years  ago 
by  its  present  esteemed  proprietor,  the  business  has  been 
built  up  on  a  sound  basis,  and  has  been  managed  with  pru- 
dence and  wisdom  as  well  as  enterprise,  until  it  is  now  ac- 
knowledged to  be  one  of  the  foremost  in  its  line  in  the 
Western  states.  It  requires  the  constant  services  of  fifty  ex- 
perts assistants,  who  have  all  kinds  of  modern  machinery 
at  command,  driven  by  steam  power,  offering  unparalleled  fa- 
cilities for  the  production  of  a  superior  article,  which  finds 
its  way  into  the  restaurants  of  every  town  and  city  of  the 
United  States.  The  premises  consists  of  two  commodious 
and  substaintial  brick  buildings,  four  stories  in  height, 
whose  internal  arrangements  are  models  of  what  the  interi- 
ors of  such  structures  should  be.  Mr.  Luetgert  has  estab- 
lished an  enviable  reputation  for  the  high  quality  and  deli- 
cate flavor  of  his  productions.  These  include  summer 
sausages  only,  made  from  the  choicest  materials,  on  the  very 
best  system  known  to  the  trade,  and  handled  and  stored  in 
such  a  careful  way  as  to  insure  their  reaching  the  consumer 
in  prime  condition.  Mr.  Luetgert  is  a  German  by  birth, 
but  has,  during  his  residence  of  a  quarter  of  a  century  in 
Chicago,  deservedly  earned  the  warm  esteem  of  all  who 
have  been  thrown  into  contact  with  him.  His  marvelous 
success  in  such  a  short  time  is  sure  evidence  of  his  ability 
and  integrity,  and  should  afford  encouragement  to  every 
struggling  merchant  to  go  and  do  likewise. 


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METROPOLIS  OFTHE 


CHRIST.  JENSEN. 

There  is  no  more  substantial  business  house  on  the  North 
side  than  that  of  Mr.  Christ.  Jensen,  importer  and  whole- 
sale whiskey  merchant,  at  Nos.  234  and  236  Larrabee  street. 
Mr.  Jensen  established  his  business  sixteen  years  ago  on 
North  Clark  street,  but  his  large  and  increasing  trade  com- 
pelled him,  in  1888,  to  build  the  large  three-story  build- 
ing at  his  present  location,  40x100  feet  in  size,  and  at  a  cost  of 


$15,000.  Mr.  Jensen  occupies  the  whgle  building,  which  is 
none  too  large  for  his  very  extensive  stock  of  French,  Spanish 
and  German  wines,  which  he  imports  direct;  and  brandies, 
whiskeys,  gins,  rums  and  liquors,  all  of  the  very  best  quality. 
Mr.  Jensen  is  also  the  manufacturer  of  the  celebrated  Malakoff 
Bitters,  and  is  a  rectifier  of  spirits.  His  stock  is  second  to 
none  in  quality  or  quantity,  and  his  immense  wholesale  trade 
is  steadily  increasing.  Mr.  Jensen  was  born  in  Germany,  but 
has  had  his  home  in  Chicago  for  the  past  twenty-five  years. 
He  is  a  leading  real  estate  proprietor  on  the  North  side,  and 
owns  many  thousand  dollars'  worth  of  ground  in  his  own 
neighborhood.  He  is  a  prominent  member  of  the  Knights  of 
Pythias;  also  of  the  Plattdeutscher  Verein  of  Chicago,  and  is 
popular  in  all  business  and  social  circles.  Mr.  Frank  Strack, 
the  general  manager  for  Mr.  Jensen,  is  a  young  man  well 
known  to  the  trade,  and  has  made  many  friends  among  the 
customers  of  this  \vell  known  house.  He  is  a  native  of 
Germany. 

DANHEISER    &  BORG. 

The  manufacture  of  chewing  gum  is  an  industry  to  which 
the  greatest  care  and  skill  is  devoted,  as  impurity  of  materials 
or  manufacture  might  be  attended  with  the  most  calamitous 
results.  Messrs.  Dahheiser  &  Borg  have,  however,  been  en- 
gaged in  the  avocation  for  nearly  eight  years,  and  produce  the 
most  wholesome  plain  and  fancy  chewing  gums  in  the  market. 
They  have  a  wide  experience  and  an  intimate*  knowledge  of 
the  wants  of  the  trade.  Every  suitable  and  proper  appliance  is 
also  at  hand  in  their  large  factory  for  the  purpose,  and  every  one 
of  their  fifty  or  sixty  hands  has  been  selected  only  after  the  firm 
have  been  thoroughly  satisfied  of  their  capacity  and  carefulness. 
The  gums  made  here  can  be  implicitly  relied  on  and  freely 
used.  Messrs.  Danheiset  &  Borg  have  no  less  than  15,000 
square  feet  of  floor  space  at  Nos.  59  and  61  South  Canal 
street,  and  transact  a  business  that  is  co-extensive  with  the 
United  States,  and  includes  in  the  great  circle  of  its  influence 
the  best  and  most  desirable  wholesalers  and  retailers  in  every 
part  of  the  country.  The  history  of  this  house  has  been  one 
continuous  record  of  success,  and  affords  a  striking  instance  of 
what  enterprise  and  perseverance  in  almost  any  branch  of  in- 
dustry can  perform.  Mr.  Bernard  Danheiser  is  a  native  of 
Memphis,  Tenn.,  and  Mr.  Isaac  Borg,  of  Germany,  and  both 


gentlemen  command  the  respect  and  esteem  of  a  very  wide 
circle  in  all  grades  of  life.  They  are  capable  business  men. 
honorable  and  upright,  who  fully  merit  the  conspicuous  success 
they  have  achieved. 

DAVID  TREFRY. 

A  reliable  and  responsible  house,  which  by  virtue  of  the 
extent  and  importance  of  its  trade  has  reached  the  front  rank 
of  mercantile  establishments  in  Englewood,  is  that  of  Mr. 
David  Trelry,  dealer  in  lamps,  glassware,  tinware,  and  all 
kinds  of  household  goods,  at  No.  546  Sixty-third  street.  This 
business  was  inaugurated  by  its  present  proprietor  in  i8S6,' 
and  from  its  inception  it  has  been  the  center  of  a  brisk  and 
rapidly  increasing  trade.  Its  growth  and  development  have 
been  remarkable,  and,  to  meet  its  ever  increasing  requirements, 
more  spacious  and  commodious  quarters  have  lately  been 
moved  into.  The  premises  now  utilized  comprise  the  ground 
floor  of  a  two-story  frame  building,  eligibly  located,  and  hav- 
ing a  frontage  of  20  feet,  by  a  depth  of  40  feet.  They  are 
neatly  appointed  and  well  ordered  in  every  respect,  and  are 
provided  with  all  conveniences  and  facilities  for  the  storage, 
display  and  inspection  of  the  heavy  stock  always  on  hand. 
The  assortment  is  vast  and  varied,  and  embraces  full  lines  of 
household  supplies  and  specialties,  such  as  lamps  of  all  kinds, 
shapes  and  sizes,  chimneys,  burners,  globes,  wicks,  kitchen 
utensils,  tinware,  wood  and  willow  ware,  copper  and  sheet 
iron  ware,  and  a  thousand  and  one  various  articles,  such  as  are 
in  daily  requisition  by  the  housekeeper.  These  goods  are  all 
purchased  at  first  hands  from  the  most  reliable  sources,  and 
are  offered  at  the  lowest  prices.  They  are  all  warranted  to  be 
the  finest  of  their  kind  in  the  market,  and  the  house  is  well 
and  favorably  know  to  handle  only  the  best  goods.  Petroleum 
products  and  the  best  grades  of  illuminating  oils  are  also 
handled.  Mr  D.  Trefry  was  born  in  the  province  of  Nova 
Scotia,  and  has  been  a  resident  of  Chicago  since  1871.  He  is 
a  highly  esteemed  and  popular  dealer,  and  has  achieved  his 
marked  success  by  dint  of  energy,  enterprise  and  honorable 
methods 


G.   E.  LANGER. 

The  manufacture  of  artistic  signs  has  become  elevated  to  the 
position  of  an  intricate  art,  in  which  none  can  hope  to  succeed 
who  do  not  possess  a  degree  of  taste  and  skill  considerably 
above  the  average.  Mr.  G.  E.  Langer of  No.  134  E.  Kinzie 
street  is  one  of  the  nost  deservedly  noted  makers  in  the  city, 
He  has  introduced  many  novelties  of  his  own  designing,  and 
has  done  much  toward  effecting  the  radical  improvements 
noticeable  in  this  line  in  recent  years.  He  began  business 
twenty  years  ago  at  No.  193  Washington  street,  and  has  con- 
ducted his  affairs  upon  suth  a  sound  and  well-balanced  basis 
that  he  has  secured  and  retained  the  confidence  and  patronage 
of  the  most  desirable  establishment  of  the  city.  He  makes  all 
descriptions  of  signs  for  advertising,  name  plates,  street  names 
and  numbers,  etc.,  of  every  conceivable  style,  size,  shape  and 
material.  Mr.  Langer  has  achieved  his  most  conspicuous  suc- 
cess in  glass  signs,  his  productions  in  this  popular  department 
being  perfect  types  of  the  highest  attainment  of  the  art.  He  is 
fully  prepared  to  execute  the  most  important  commissions  for 
breweries,  saloons,  hotels,  commercial  houses,  etc.,  in  glass, 
wood  or  metal,  having  a  large  staff  of  skilled  assistants  contin- 
ually employed,  and  every  facility  at  hand  for  the  interesting 
work.  He  occupies  the  whole  of  a  handsome  three-story  brick 
building  with  basement,  besides  a  large  floor  at  No.  134  Kin- 
zie street,  used  for  the  storage  of  his  immense  stock  of  glass. 
This  well-managed  house  has  influential  connections  in  every 
part  of  the  United  States,  and  is  in  constant  receipt  of  large 
orders  from  every  great  center  between  the  Atlantic  and  Pa- 
cific oceans.  Mr.  Langer  is  a  nativeof  Germany,  buthas  dur- 
ing his  thirty-five  years'  residence  in  this  city  become  thoroughly 
western  in  ideas  and  sentiments.  He  is  numbered  as  a  mem- 
ber of  the  Royal  Arcanum  and  of  the  Turner's  Society,  and  is 
popular  and  respected  by  all  classes  of  the  community  for  his 
straightforward  traits  of  character  in  all  his  business  relations 
as  well  as  in  the  fulltilment  of  his  duties  as  a  patriotic  citizen. 


METROPOLIS  OF  THE 

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L.    EVERINGHAM  &.   CO. 

One  of  the  leading  grain  commission  houses  of  the  city,  is 
the  well-known  firm  of  !..  Everingham  &  Co.  The  business 
of  this  house  was  first  established  in  1865,  in  Milwaukee,  Wis., 
under  the  firm  name  of  Bacon  &  Everingham,  and  so  continued 
until  1875,  when  the  firm  of  Bacon  &  Everingham  was  dis- 
solved, Mr.  Everingham  succeeding,  and  the  present  business 
was  established  in  1880,  by  the  removal  of  Mr.  Everingham  to 
this  city  to  take  charge  of  the  same.  Mr.  Everingham  is  a 
member  of  the  Cnicago  and  Milwaukee  Board  of  Trade  and 
•the  Chicago  Stock  Exchange.  The  firm  does  a  general  com- 
mission business  in  grain  for  cash  or  future  delivery,  also  mak- 
ing a  specialty  of  all  kinds  of  seeds.  The  market  reports  sent 
out  by  this  house  are  considered  as  toeing  of  the  most  accurate 
and  reliable  character,  and  their  special  information  indicating 
the  course  of  the  markets  is  eagerly  sought  by  speculators  and 
dealers  all  over  the  country.  This  house  has  an  established 
reputation  for  fair  and  honorable  dealing,  and  enjoys  a  most 
liberal  patronage  from  all  of  the  leading  cities,  having  constant 
communications  with  St.  Louis,  Kansas  City,  Minneapolis, 
Duluth,  Milwaukee  and  the  most  important  Eastern  points. 
The  volume  of  business  done  in  grain  and  provisions  for  future 
delivery  is  simply  enormous.  The  long  and  successful  experi- 
ence Mr.  Everingham  has  had  as  an  active  operator  in  grain 
and  provisions,  enables  him  to  offer  special  advantages  to  all 
who  intrust  him  with  their  orders,  and  in  addition  to  his  per- 
sonal supervision  of  the  business, he  is  amply  and  ably  supported 
by  an  efficient  corps  of  assistants  who  have  been  with  him  for 
a  long  time,  thus  giving  the  firm  every  facility  for  intelligent 
and  satisfactory  work,  where  so  much  depends  upon  intelligence 
and  promptness.  The  offices  of  the  firm  are  in  the  Royal  In- 
surance building,  rooms  200,  201  and  202  being  used  for  the 
various  departments  of  the  trade.  Mr.  Everingham  is  a  gen- 
tleman a  little  past  middle  age,  and  one  of  the  best  known  in 
financial  and  trade  circles  in  the  city.  He  is  president  of  the 
Columbia  National  Bank.  A  gentleman  of  broad  views  and  a 
liberal  mind,  he  finds  time  to  give  attention  to  the  demands  of 
his  religious  preferences,  being  an  active  officer  in  one  of  the 
leading  Protestant  churches  of  Chicago,  foremost  in  charitable 
and  benevolent  objects,  and  always  ready  to  give  his  substan- 
tial support  to  any  measure  for  advancing  the  interests  of  this 
city.  Persons  interested  in  grain  and  seeds,  which  form  such 
an  important  part  of  the  business  of  the  city  of  Chicago,  can 
find  no  safer  medium  for  the  transaction  of  their  business  than 
this  house.  Having  passed  through  all  the  corners,  fluctua- 
tions in  prices,  failures  on  the  Board  of  Trade  since  1865  un- 
scathed, with  not  a  check  thrown  out,  and  without  a  suspicion 
attached  to  their  name,  their  reputation  is  widespread,  and 
for  their  solidity,  financial  standing  and  untarnished  honor  in 
all  of  their  business  relations,  they  refer  to  the  public  at  large. 


DICKSON  &  LOTT. 

There  is  no  industry  in  the  city  of  Chicago  which  takes 
precedence  over  that  of  the  live  stock  commission  business. 
From  a  small  beginning,  it  has  grown  to  be  the  largest  mar- 
ket in  the  world  for  cattle,  sheep  and  hogs.  This  growth 
and  prosperity  is  due,  in  a  great  measure,  to  the  energy  and 
enterprise  of  the  live  stock  commission  men,  who  have 
created  this  splendid  market.  Among  the  most  prominent 
in  this  line  is  the  well  known  firm  of  Dickson  &  Lott,  whose 
office  is  in  room  Xo.  125  in  the  Exchange  building,  at  the 
L'nion  Stock  Yards.  The  present  firm  was  established  six 
years  ago,  but  both  members  had  been  connected  with  other 
lirms  in  the  live  stock  business  for  years  previous.  Mr.  \V. 
T.  Dickson  was  born  in  Illinois,  and  has  been  in  Chicago 
for  the  past  twenty-one  years,  all  of  which  time  he  has  been 
engaged  in  the  live  stock  business.  Mr.  James  P.  Lott  is  a 
native  of  the  "  Buckeye"  state,  and  came  to  seek  his  fortune 
in  Chicago  twenty-one  years  ago,  and  has  been  engaged  in 
the  stock  business  ever  since.  They  do  a  general  live  stock 
commission  business,  buying  and  selling  cattle,  hogs  and 
sheep,  paying  especial  attention  to  selling.  They  have  per- 
fect facilities  for  handling  and  caring  fur  all  consignments, 


and  their  large  acquaintance  enables  them  to  find  ready  sale 
for  all  consignments.  Mr.  Dickson  devotes  himself  to  the 
cattle  department,  and  Mr.  Lott  to  the  hog  and  sheep  busi- 
ness, while  the  office  is  in  charge  of  their  genial  book-keeper, 
Mr.  \V.  H.  Patrick.  They  employ  no  salesmen,  but  do 
their  own  selling  and  give  the  business  their  personal  at- 
tention in  all  of  its  details.  The  firm  has  established  a  repu- 
tation for  their  shrewdness,  careful  attention  to  their  patrons' 
interests  and  prompt  returns  on  all  consignments.  That  they 
are  substantial  and  reliable  is  attested  by  the  following  list 
of  references  :  National  Live  Stock  Bank  of  Chicago  ;  liloom- 
ington  National  Bank,  and  Funk  Bros.,  of  Bloomington, 
111.  ;  Second  National  Bank  of  Monmouth,  III.  ;  First  Na- 
tional Bank  of  Paris,  111.  ;  First  National  Bank  of  Tuscola, 
111.  ;  the  Ringgold  County  Bank  of  Mount  Ayr,  Iowa,  and 
D.  C.  and  E.  F.  Rankin,  Tarkio,  Mo.  They  solicit  corre- 
spondence, and  will  quote  markets  on  application  by  wire  or 
mail.  • 

R.   E.  POHLE. 

One  of  the  foremost  industries  of  Chicago  is  the  manu- 
facture of  fine  furniture.  We  desire  to  call  attention  to  the 
business  in  this  line  of  Mr.  R.  E.  Pohle,  manufacturer  of 
tables  and  hall  trees.  Mr.  Pohle  has  been  established  in 
business  for  seventeen  years  in  Chicago,  being  a  native  of 
the  city.  He  has  a  large  and  very  complete  factory  at  316 
and  318  S.  Clinton  street,  where  he  manufactures  center, 
fancy  wood  top  and  pillar  extension  tables,  hat  racks,  hall 
trees,  etc.  He  gives  employment  to  fifty  persons  and  keeps 
two  teams  constantly  at  work.  The  factory  occupies  the 
large  four-story  brick  building,  40x125,  at  the  above  address. 
Mr.  Pohle  carries  a  large  and  very  complete  stock  of  goods 
of  his  own  manufacture,  and  issues  an  annual  catalogue  of 
designs  offered  the  trade.  By  reference  to  this  it  is  discovered 
that  the  tables  made  at  this  factory  are  of  every  conciveable 
design,  many  being  quite  novel.  The  goods  have  all  a  re- 
markable degree  of  freshness  and  novelty  in  their  design,  and 
are  certainly  very  attractive.  The  trade  of  this  house  extends 
all  over  the  United  States.  Mr.  Pohle  is  well  known  to 
the  business  community  and  is  held  in  the  highest  esteem, 
His  business  is  of  an  extensive  and  remunerative  character 
and  is  increasing. 

JOHN  CARROLL. 

When  we  think  of  the  manner  in  which  funerals  were  con- 
ducted fifty  years  ago  we  almost  stand  aghast  with  horror,  and 
in  probably  no  business  ha"s  the  march  of  progress  made  such 
wonderful  improvements  during  that  time.  From  a  mere  trade 
it  has  become  a  dignified  profession,  just  as  much  so  as  that  of 
a  physican  or  surgeon,  and  it  exacts  from  its  followers,  not 
only  a  thorough  business  training,  but  a  scientific  knowledge  of 
a  very  high  character.  The  leading,  oldest  established  and 
most  popular  concern  on  the  North  Side  is  that  of  Mr.  John 
Carroll,  at  199  Wells  street,  corner  of  Superior  street,  whose 
residence  is  at  109  Superior  street,  and  telephone  call  3475. 
Twenty-one  years  ago  Mr.  Carroll  established  the  business  at 
171  E.  Chicago  avenue,  in  1871  he  was  burned  out  at  5i  St. 
Clair  street,  and  has  occupied  his  present  store  since  1891.  His 
store  and  office  are  comfortably  and  decorously  furnished,  and 
here  he  carries  a  full  line  of  caskets  and  coffins  of  elegant  de- 
sign, though  not  necessarily  expensive;  also  robes,  and  general 
funeral  furnishings.  Hearses  and  carriages  are  supplied,  and 
funeral  directions  are  attended  to  by  day  or  night.  Remains 
are  met  at  all  depots,  and  graves  opened  in  any  of  the  neigh- 
boring cemeteries.  When  embalming  is  desired  Mr.  Carroll 
undertakes  it  on  the  most  improved  principle  and  has  met  with 
great  success.  All  work  is  executed  in  the  most  expeditious 
manner,  and  everything  is  done  that  human  nature  can  do  to 
lessen  the  distress  and  alleviate  the  anxiety  of  relatives,  while 
Mr.  Carroll  is  at  all  times  most  moderate  in  his  charges.  He 
is  a  native  of  Ireland  and  came  to  Chicago  in  1853,  being  now 
sixty-five  years  of  age.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Chicago  Under- 
takers' Association,  and  is  very  popular  among  his  fellow 
members,  while  he'  has  hosts  of  friends. 


METROPOLIS  OF  THE 


CRAMER  &BURT. 

Among  the  most  active,  enterprising  and  popular  linns  en- 
gaged in  the  metal  trade  in  this  great  metropolitan  center  is 
that  of  Messrs.  Cramer  &  Kurt,  with  offices  most  centrally 
located  in  the  Phoenix  building.  Mr  Ambrose  Cramer  and 
Mr.  Chas.  S.  Hurt  formed  the  existing  copartnership  in  1890 
to  handle  the  products  of  leading  forges  and  mills,  and  with 
their  widespread  influential  connections  have  developed  a  trade 
of  great  magnitude.  These  gentlemen  bring  to  bear  special 
qualifications.  Mr.  Cramer  is  a  native  of  Virginia,  gradu- 
ated at  the  U.  S.  Naval  Academyat  Annapolis,  Md  ,  and  sub- 
sequently for  eight  years  was  superintendent  of  the  firm  of 
Cramer  &  Co. .manufacturers  of  brass  and  iron  fittings,  valves, 
cocks,  pipes,  etc.  Mr.  Chas.  S.  Hurt  was  formerly  in  the 
pig  iron  business  in  Detroit,  with  branches  at  Newberry  and 
Marquette,  Mich.  Ue  is  a  graduate  of  the  U.  S.  Military 
Academy  at  West  Point,  N .  V.,  and  is  a  post  graduate  student 
in  chemistry  at  the  Sheffield  Scientific  School  in  Yale  College. 
He  was  formerly  the  chemist  and  metallurgist  in  the  Midvale 
Steel  Works,  Pa  ,  and  has  had  great  experience.  Thus  it  will 
be  seen  that  the  firm  are  in  every  respect  familiarly  conversant 
with  the  needs  of  the  trade  in  the  line  of  metals,  and  are  the 
representatives  here  of  several  leading  concerns,  being  the 
general  Northwestern  agents  for  the  Baltimore  Copper  Smelt- 
ing and  Rolling  Co.,  of  Baltimore,  Md!,  representing  Mr. 
Henry  II.  Adams  of  New  York,  pig  iron;  Messrs.  Geo.  II. 
Hull  &  Co.  of  Louisville,  Ky.,  Southern  pig  iron;  Carp  River 
Furnace  Co.  of  Marquette,  Mich.;  Lone  Star  Iron  Co.,  Jef- 
ferson, Tex.  and  the  Rich  Hill  Zinc  Works,  of  Rich  Hill, 
Mo.  They  are  also  prepared  to  supply  a  variety  of  rich  iron 
ores  in  any  quantity,  and  to  consumers  of  sheet  copper,  ingot 
copper,  pig  iron,  spelter,  ores,  etc.,  the  firm  offer  the  most 
substantial  inducements,  both  as  to  price  and  quality.  It  is 
important  to  Chicago  to  have  such  a  progressive  and  ably  con- 
ducted house  as  this  is  to  maintain  its  supremacy  in  the  metal 
trade,  and  the  copartners  are  in  every  way  specially  fitted  to 
advise  the  consumer  as  to  the  grades  and  brands  of  iron,  cop- 
per, etc. ,  best  adapted  to  his  purposes.  Both  gentlemen  have 
ever  retained  the  confidence  and  respect  of  the  commercial 
world,  and  have  before  them  the  prospects  of  the  most  favor- 
able character. 


NASH  &REA. 

It  is  impossible  in  connection  with  the  complexities'of 
city  life  to  over  estimate  the  value  of  first-class  plumbers 
and  sewer-builders  in  keeping  that  deadly  enemy,  sewer  gas, 
away  from  houses.  In  this  connection  we  desire  to  refer 
specially  to  the  progressive  and  reliable  firm  of  Messrs.  Nash 
&  Rea,  plumbers,  gasfitters  and  sewer  builders,  whose  store  is 
located  at  493  W.  Indiana  street.  They  established  this 
business  in  1889,  and  already  have  built  up  one  of  the  best 
trades  in  the  city.  .  Both  Messrs.  R.  J.  Nash  and  J.  T.  Rea 
have  had  long  experience,  and  are  recognized  as  among  the 
best  sanitary  engineers  and  plumbers  in  Chicago.  They  em- 
ploy several  first-class  plumbers  and  gasfitters,  also  from 
twenty  to  fifty  sewer-builders.  During  the  last  six  months 
of  1891  they  have  done  $40,000  worth  of  sewer  work  for 
the  city,  and  are  duly  licensed  sanitary  plumbers  and  sewer 
builders.  They  occupy  a  commodious  ground  floor  and 
basement,  each  being  25x50  feet  in  area,  where  they  keep  a 
large  and  choice  stock  of  plumbers'  and  steam  gastitters'  sup- 
plies, bathtubs,  waterclosets,  piping,  and  all  kinds  of 
sanitary  specialties,  which  are  offered  to  customers  at  low- 
est prices.  Everything  in  the  way  of  plumbing,  gasfitting 
and  sewering  is  done  ;  contracts  are  entered  into, and  the  com- 
plete fitting  up  of  buildings  is  satisfactorily  executed.  Both 
partners  are  natives  of  Chicago,  where  they  are  highly  es- 
teemed by  the  community  for  their  mechanical  skill,  prompt- 
ness and  integrity.  The  following  wil  Itestify  to  the  superi- 
ority of  the  work  done  by  Messrs.  Nash  &  Rea :  They 
plumbed  the  fine  two-story  flat  of  Mr.  Cook,  on  Erie,  near 
Lincoln  street.  Also  five  flat  buildings  on  the  corner  of 
Irancisco  and  Fulton  streets,  the  property  of  Messrs.  Sulli- 
van, McGurn  <X;  Kinnarc.  Also  two  residences  on  Walnut 


street,  near  Central  Park  avenue,  the  properly  of  Alderman 
Roth  ;  also  three  other  residences  on  Columbia  place,  be- 
longing to  the  same  gentlemen.  Also  the  two-story  flat 
building  on  Congress  street,  west  of  Kedzie  avenue,  for 
Architect  Lesher.  The  linn  are  highly  commended  to  the 
public,  and  those  employing  them  will  secure  the  greatests  at- 
isfaction  in  the  thoroughly  good  manner  in  which  all  work 
will  be  accomplished.  Mr.  Nash  is  a  popular  member  of 
the  Royal  Arcanum  and  of  Father  Hogan's  Total  Absti- 
nence and  Benevolent  Society,  while  Mr.  Rea  is  also  a 
member  of  the  Roval  Arcanum. 


H.   BEHL. 

The  essential  qualifications  to  achieve  permanent  success  in 
the  fashionable  tailoring  trade  are  combined  to  perfection  by 
but  few  out  of  the  hosts  of  merchant  tailors  of  this  great  city. 
One  of  these  few  is  to  be  found  at  No.  724  W  Madison 
street.  We  refer,  of  course  to  Mr.  U.  Belli,  successor  to  Mr. 
R.  Selle,  who  established  the  business  twenty  years  ago  and 
is  now  the  general  manager.  Both  gentlemen  are  practical  ex- 
pert cutters,  of  long  experience  and  sound  judgment,  who 
have  no  superiors  in  the  city  for  securing  the  most  perfect  fit 
and  grace  of  outline.  Mr.  Belli  employs  a  competent  force  of 
skilled  operatives,  and  is  fully  prepared  to  meet  the  heavy  run 
of  a  fine  trade  which  has  been  developed  here.  He  displays  a 
comprehensive  stock  of  the  freshest  seasonable  goods,  includ- 
ing all  the  choice  fabrics,  patterns  and  textures,  from  the  best 
foreign  and  domestic  looms.  To  those  who  require  custom 
clothing  of  the  highest  grade,  faultless  in  every  respect,  this 
house  commends  itself  as  one  that  can  be  implicity  relied  onto 
furnish  only  such  garments  as  are  superior  in  every  respect. 
Mr.  Behl  is  a  German  by  birth,  but  came  to  Chicago  no  less 
than  forty  years  ago.  He  served  his  adopted  country  during  the 
war  with  faithfulness,  nobly  responding  to  her  call  for  as- 
sistance in  maintaining  the  integrity  of  the  Union.  Mr.  Selle 
is  also  a  German,  who  has  resided  here  for  upwards  of  twenty 
years.  Both  are  respected  and  popular  in  a  very  wide  circle, 
among  all  classes  of  society. 


WILLIAM  F.  PETERSON. 

Among  the  most  active  and  enterprising  men  engaged  in 
the  manufacture  of  sash,  doors,  blinds,  mouldings,  etc.,  is 
Mr.  William  F.  Peterson,  whose  office  and  factory  are  located 
at  Nos.  4914-4916  Wentworth  avenue.  Mr.  Peterson  is  a 
native  of  this  state,  and  from  early  life  has  been  actively 
identified  with  this  branch  of  trade,  and  brings  to  bear  a  per- 
fect knowledge  of  all  its  branches.  He  inaugurated  his  present 
enterprise  in  1890,  and,  being  a  practical  woodworker  of  sound 
judgment  and  vast  experience,  able  to  meet  the  most  exacting 
requirements  of  the  trade,  he  at  once  built  up  a  large  and 
flourishing  business,  which  has  since  continued  to  steadily  in- 
crease and  develop,  lie  occupies  a  frame  structure,  20x100 
feet  in  area,  where  he  has  every  facility  for  the  prompt  and  sat- 
isfactory execution  of  all  orders  intrusted  to  him.  His  office  is 
neatly  appointed  and  tastefully  finished  in  oak,  and  is  con- 
nected by  telephone  (9515)  with  all  parts  of  the  city  and 
suburbs.  The  factory  is  thoroughly  equipped  with  all  the 
best  perfected  and  latest  improved  machines,  tools  and 
appliances  known  to  the  woodworking  trade,  and  steady  em- 
ployment is  given  to  twenty  skilled  hands.  lie  manufactures 
sashes,  doors,  blinds,  newels,  mouldings,  banisters,  brackets, 
scroll  work  and  all  kinds  of  mill  work  from  thoroughly  sea- 
soned lumber  and  of  the  most  elaborate  finish.  He  devotes 
special  attention  to  sash  and  door  work,  and  has  filled  many 
important  orders  in  this  line.  He  always  carries  a  large  and 
fully  assorted  stock  of  material  on  hand,  and  contractors, 
builders,  architects,  etc.,  will  consult  their  best  interests  by 
securing  estimates  and  placing  orders  with  him.  Mr.  Peter- 
son is  a  respected  member  of  business  circles,  and  is  a  worthy 
representative  of  this  important  trade.  His  success  in  his 
enterprise  has  been  won  by  sheer  merit,  and  the  confidence 
reposed  in  him  by  the  community  is  well  deserved. 


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MCMAHON  &  SCANLON. 

The  enthusiasm  with  which  Messrs.  McMahon  &  Scanlan 
commenced  their  business  as  wholesale  and  retail  dealers  in 
coal,  coke,  and  wood  at  479  W.  Lake  street,  four  years  ago, 
has  been  thoroughly  justified  by  results,  for  to-day  they  have 
one  of  the  most  prosperous  businesses  on  the  West  side,  so 
much  so,  indeed,  that  they  were  recently  obliged  to  open  a 
branch  place  at  410-418  Ogden  avenue,  corner  of  Robey 
street.  Some  idea  of  the  extent  of  their  business  may  be 
gathered  when  we  mention  that  they  employ  a  large  force  of 
men  and  eight  teams,  with  which  they  deliver  coal  and  wood 
free  to  all  parts  of  the  city.  The  yard  capacity  is  two  thousand 
tons,  and  they  always  have  on  hand  the  very  choicest  shipments 
of  thoroughly  screened  Lackawanna,  Lehigh  Valley,  Indiana, 
and  other  hard  and  soft  varieties  of  coal.  Those  desiring  it  in 
large  lots  for  manufacturing  purposes  can  have  it  shipped 
direct  by  the  carload  from  the  pit  mouth,  and  thus  save  con- 
siderable. Their  telephone  call  is  7009.  and  all  orders  so 
transmitted  receive  their  instant  attention.  Their  local 
trade  is  very  large  and  continually  increasing,  as  they  have 
never  yet  failed  to  give  latisfaction.  Both  partners  are 
comparatively  young  men,  and  untiring  in  their  efforts  to 
please  customers.  Mr.  R.  McMahon  is  a  native  of  Chicago. 
Mr.  M.  J.  Scanlan  is  also  a  native  of  this  city  and  is  town  clerk 
of  West  Chicago. 


A  popular  enterprise  and  one  destined  to  cut  an  important 
figure  in  commercial  circles  is  the  California  Auction  Co.,  cor. 
Kinzie  and  Kingsbury  streets.  This  enterprise  has  only  been 
established  a  short  time,  but  is  of  such  meritorious  character 
and  of  undoubted  utility  that  its  success  is  already  assured. 
The  company  is  incorporated,  with  a  capitalization  of  $100,- 
ooo.  Mr.  J.  C.  Macomber  is  the  manager,  and  is  a  gentleman 
of  wide  experience  and  great  ability  in  this  line.  The  company 
occupies  a  fine  two-story  brick  building  at  the  north  end  of  the 
C.  &  N.  W.  R.  R.,  and  have  ample  room  for  their  business. 
The  building  is  50x100  feet  in  dimensions;  the  lower  story 
being  used  as  a  wareroom,  and  the  second  floor  as  a  salesroom. 
This  is  fitted  up  with  accommodations  for  about  two  hundred, 
and  has  an  auction  platform  and  seats  for  dealers.  The 
sales  are  at  4:30  P.M.  each  day,  when  large  quantities  of  Cali- 
fornia fruits  are  disposed  of.  The  shipments  are  received 
from  California  direct,  daily,  and  consist  of  peaches,  pears, 
plutns,  apricots,  grapes,  raisins,  berries,  etc.,  in  fine  order  and 
the  results  of  the  highest  sidll  in  fruit  culture.  The  company 
handles  vast  quantities  of  fruit,  having  whole  train  loads  con- 
signed to  them,  and  received  by  the  special  fast  fruit  service 
direct.  Six  helpers  are  employed,  and  Mr.  Macomber  shows 


his  ability  in  handling  this  business  by  the  way  he  has  already 
popularized  it,  and  made  it  the  market  for  these  products  in  this 
city. 

GUS.  ALBERG. 

The  boot  and  shoe  business  has  long  been  one  of  the  lead- 
ing industries  of  Chicago,  and  her  products  in  this  line  are 
well  known  and  appreciated.  In  quality,  style  and  finish 
this  city  enjoys  an  enviable  reputation,  especially  in  gents' 
and  ladies'  fine  shoes,  which  has  been  well  merited,  and  is 
maintained  with  the  most  scrupulous  care  by  houses  such  as 
that  of  Messrs.  Gus.  Alberg  A;  Bro.  of  No.  5056  Wentworth 
avenue.  This  house  was  established  by  Messrs.  Gus.  and 
John  Alberg  in  1890,  and  under  their  able  and  energetic 
management  already  enjoys  a  large  and  lucrative  share  of 
the  local  patronage.  The  premises  occupied  comprise  a 
commodious  ground  floor,  20x50  feet  in  dimensions,  giving 
ample  accommodation  fur  the  display  of  stock  and  the  com- 
fort and  convenience  of  customers.  The  assortment  em- 
braces ladies'  and  gents'  fine  foot- wear  of  every  description, 
goods  bearing  the  trade-mark  of  the  most  celebrated  manu- 
facturers, and  of  a  quality  such  as  Messrs.  Alberg  can  con- 
fidently commend  to  their  customers  in  point  of  durability, 
fit,  finish  and  fabric.  Popular  prices  prevail,  too,  while 
special  attention  is  given  to  every  description  of  repairs. 

Messrs.  Alberg  are  natives 
•jof  Germany,  now  residents 
for  the  past  seven  years  of 
Chicago,  where  they  enjoy 
the  respect  and  esteem  of 
the  community  at  large. 


C.     A.    CLEMENTSEN. 

Among  the  most  promis- 
ing of  recently  establised 
houses  in  this  city  Messrs. 
C.  A.  Clementsen  &  Co. 
take  a  high  place.  Their 
line  is  that  of  brass  founders 
and  finishers,  and  they  are 
prepared  to  carry  out  the 
largest  orders  for  patterns 
and  models,  experimental 
work,  jobbing  and  brass, 
bronze,  German  silver  and 
white  metal  castings  and 
.patented  articles,  as  well  as 
plumbers'  specialties.  Al- 
though the  business  only 
dates  from  the  first  of  Jan- 
uary, 1891,  yet  their  foun- 
dry is  already  known  throughout  the  city  as  a  place 
where  the  best  work  is  done  in  the  most  prompt  and 
accurate  manner.  They  occupy  spacious  and  convenient 
premises, Nos.  96  and  98  W.  Lake  street,  completely  equipped 
with  every  necessary  appliance,  and  their  resources  are  taxed 
to  the  utmost  to  keep  pace  with  the  large  orders  that  are 
continually  to  hand.  Mr.  Clementsen's  resources  are  am- 
ple, his  experience  great,  and  his  facilities  perfect.  He 
employes  a  large  and  competent  staff  of  assistants,  and 
closely  superintends  every  detail  in  the  various  departments. 
He  has  perfected  a  thorough  system  of  organization  in  his 
establishment  and  is  an  added  element  of  prosperity,  and 
nothing  that  can  conduce  to  the  transaction  of  business  has 
been  omitted.  Mr.  Clementsen  is  a  Norwegian  by  birth, 
and  learned  his  trade  in  that  country.  He  has,  during  his 
ten  years  residence  here,  earned  the  warm  esteem  of  all 
classes  of  society  for  his  ability,  uprightness  and  honorable 
methods.  He  has  for  several  years  held  the  responsible 
position  of  secretary  of  the  Knights  of  the  White  Crn-v. 
the  oldest  Scandinavian  society  in  America,  and  well  de- 
serves the  appreciation  in  which  he  is  held  by  all  classes  of 
the  community. 


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METROPOLIS  OF  THE 

--  WEST. 


FRED.   NEUSTADT. 

The  plumber  occupies  a  most  important  position  and  one 
of  great  responsibility,  and  it  is  very  necessary  that  he  be  a 
trustworthy  and  reputable,  as  well  as  a  skilled  artisan,  as  he 
has  the  health  and  even  the  life  of  his  patrons  depending 
upon  his  faithfulness  and  intelligence.  One  of  the  most 
reputable  and  skilled  plumbers  in  Chicago  is  Mr.  Kred. 
Neustadt,  who  has  been  established  for  over  sixteen  years, 
and  has  had  many  years'  experience  in  the  business.  For  the 
past  three  years  he  has  been  located  at  No.  300  North 
avenue,  where  he  removed  from  across  the  street,  and  occu- 
pies an  elegant  store,  20x60  feet  in  dimensions,  thoroughly 
equipped  and  stocked  with  a  fine  line  of  plumbers'  supplies, 
gas  fixtures,  chandeliers,  globes,  marble  top  sinks,  baths, 
porcelain  water  closets,  urinals,  sinks,  shower  baths,  hose, 
pipe,  etc.  Everything  is  first-class  and  of  the  highest  grade. 
Mr.  Neustadt  is  a  regularly  licensed  sanitary  plumber  and 
sewer  builder,  and  employs  only  experienced  and  practical 
workmen,  to  whom  he  pays  the  highest  wages.  He  gives 
employment  to  six  experienced  plumbers,  six  assistants,  two 
gas-fitters,  four  sewer  builders,  one  teamster  and  two 
clerks.  He  has  an  extensive  trade  in  all  parts  of  the  city, 
and  has  many  contracts  for  the  plumbing  of  large  office 
buildings  and  tine  dwellings,  making  a  specialty  of  sanitary 
plumbing  for  modern  dwellings  of  high  class.  He  numbers 
among  his  patrons  many  leading  and  well-known  citizens, 
who  have  had  pleasant  business  and  social  relations  with 
him  for  years,  and  hold  him  in  the  highest  esteem.  Mr. 
Neustadt  is  a  member  of  the  Master  Plumbers'  Association, 
is  also  a  prominent  Free  Mason  and  Red  Man,  a  member  of 
the  A.  O.  U.  W.,  the  Foresters  and  the  Turner  Society,  in 
all  of  which  he  is  held  in  the  highest  esteem.  For  exten- 
sive business,  high  standing  and  reputation  of  the  most  un- 
exceptional character,  there  is  no  -plumber  occupying  a 
more  important  place  in  Chicago  than  Mr.  Neustadt.  lie 
is  a  native  of  Saxony,  and  has  lived  here  twenty  years. 


MOLTER  &  KRETSCHMER. 

Among  the  leading  sanitary  plumbers  of  Chicago  the  firm  of 
Molter  iS;  Kretschmer  occupy  an  inportant  place.  The 
business  was  established  in  i8SS,  and  lias  developed  rapidly 
and  satisfactorily.'until  it  has  become  one  of  the  best  known 
and  strongest  houses  in  the  trade.  The  members  of  the  firm 
are  Mr.  Nicholas  P.  Molter  and  Conrad  M.  Kretschmer. 
both  practical  and  experienced  plumbers,  and  business  men  of 
stability  and  energy.  They  occupy  the  ground  floor  and  base- 
ment of  No.  426  E.  Division  street  as  a  store  and  work- 
shop, and  have  very  convenient  and  commodious  qnarters,  the 
dimensions  of  the  premises  being  25x80  feet.  The  store  is 
thoroughly  stocked  with  a  complete  assortment  of  plumbers' 
and  gas  fitters'  goods,  including  all  kinds  of  bath  sinks,  closets,  . 
faucets,  brackets,  gas  fixtures,  chandeliers  and  other  specialties. 
Everything  is  of  the  best  class  of  goods,  and  the  arrangement  is 
of  the  neatest.  Ten  competent  workmen  are  employed,  and 
contracts  are  taken  and  estimates  cheerfully  furnished.  The 
house  has  a  liberal  patronage  and  completes  many  important 
contracts  each  year.  The  members  of  the  firm  are  regularly 
licensed  plumbers,  and  handle  sanitary  specialties  for  brewer- 
ies, factories,  stores,  warehouses  and  elegant  dwellings. 
Among  patrons  of  the  house  for  whom  work  has  been  done  and 
to  whom  the  firm  may  refer,  are  the  following:  Judge  Lam- 
bert Tree;  C.  F.  dray,  president  Hide  &  Leather  Bank;  Kel- 
ley  &  Mans,  heavy  hardware;  T.  L.  Forrest,  cashier  of  the 
Hide&  Leather  Hank;  Mechanics'  Loan  &  Trust  company;  W. 
H.  Colvin.  real  estate;  F.  15.  Peabody and  L  S.  Russell,  at- 
torneys; F.  Il.Bremmer,  attorney;  Edward  Furthmann,  ex-as- 
sistant state  attorney;  A-  I''.  Stephenson.  master  in  chancery; 
W.  11.  liuller  and  Ernest  Slock,  real  estate,  and  others.  Mr. 
Molter  is  a  native  of  Chicago,  a  member  of  the  Catholic 
order  of  Foresters  and  the  Royal  League.  Mr.  Kretschmer 
is  a  native  of  Germany,  and  came  direct  to  Chicago  twenty-two 
years  ago.  1  le  is  a  member  of  the  A.  O.  U.  W.  Both  gen- 
tlemen stand  high  in  leading  commercial  circles. 


CONNELL  LEATHER  CO. 

A  progresive  and  reliable  concern  in  Chicago,  engaged  in 
the  wholesale  trade  in  leather  and  findings,  is  that  known  as 
the  Connell  Leather  Co.,  whose  salesrooms  are  located  at 
181  W.  Monroe  street.  This  company  was  organized  in 
1888  with  ample  capital,  and  is  under  the  careful  and  able 
management  of  Mr.  \V.  P.  Connell,  who  is  fully  conversant 
with  every  detail  of  this  important  industry,  and  the  require- 
ments of  the  trade.  They  occupy  two  commodious  floors, 
fully  equipped  with  every  convenience.  Here  a  full  stock 
of  leather  findings  and  shoemakers'  tools  is  always  on  hand, 
all  quoted  at  extremely  low  prices.  They  also  manufacture 
largely  boot  and  shoe  uppers,  including  whole  vamps, 
congress,  button  and  balmorals.  Only  medium  and  first-class 
goods  are  produced,  and  the  trade  of  the  concern  extends 
thorough!  the  United  States.  Their  low  priced  boot  and 
shoe  uppers  are  made  of  good  Chicago  calf,  and  the  style 
and  workmanship  are  the  same  as  their  other  uppers,  while 
nothing  but  the  best  silk  is  used.  Orders  are  carefully  and 
promptly  filled,  and  entire  satisfacton  is  guaranteed.  They 
send  out  a  handsome  electrotyped  showcard  to  any  shoe- 
maker free  of  charge,  and  also  solicit  consignments  of  hides, 
furs,  skins,  rough  and  finished  leather,  tallow,  etc.,  and 
guarantee  quick  sales  and  immediate  returns.  They  issue  a 
comprehensive  illustrated  catalogue  and  price  list,  which  is 
forwarded  promptly  upon  application.  The  Connell  Leather 
Company  makes  a  specialty  of  upper  fittings  for  the  trade, 
in  which  branch  it  has  achieved  a  substantial  success.  Mr. 
W.  P.  Connell  was  born  in  this  city,  but  was  brought  up 
in  St.  Louis  and  returned  to  this  city  about  four  years  ago. 
He  is  a  young,  enterprising  business  man  of  good  and  sound 
judgment,  of  sterling  integrity  and  favorably  known  in  social 
and  business  circles.  The  success  he  has  achieved  in  his 
enterprise  is  in  every  sense  fully  deserved  and  he  has  a 
bright  future  before  him. 


THEWILLARD  SONS    &   BELL    COMPANY. 

Iii  the  manufacture  of  car  and  locomotive  axles  the  most 
progressive  and  successful  concern  in  Chicago  is  that  known 
as  the  Willard  Sons  &  Bell  Company,  whose  office  is  located 
at  No.  708  Phenix  building;  while  the  works  are  situated  at 
South  Chicago.  This  extensive  business  was  established 
many  years  ago  by  Pynchon,  Willard  &  Co.,  who  were  suc- 
ceeded in  1878  by  Messrs,  Willard  Sons  &  Bell.  Eventually  in 
1880  it  was  incorporated  under  the  laws  of  Illinois  with  a  paid 
up  capital  of  $105,000,  its  executive  officers  being  Mr.  C.  W. 
Willard  president,  Mr.  II.  C.  Morton,  vice-president,  and 
Mr.  F.  E.  Wilson,  secretary  and  treasurer.  The  works 
have  an  area  of  five  acres,  and  the  various  departments  are 
fully  equipped  with  modern  appliances  and  machinery, 
operated  by  nine  steam  engines  Here  250  skilled  workmen 
are  employed,  who  turn  out  largely  car  and  locomotive  axles, 
boat  and  mill  shafting,  wrought  iron  and  steel  forging*,  etc. 
The  car  and  locomotive  axles  and  other  specialties  of  this 
company  are  unrivaled  for  strength,  quality  of  materials, 
workmanship  and  durability,  and  have  no  superiors  in  this 
country  or  Europe.  Besides  constantly  testing  the  character 
and  quality  of  all  metal  used  every  axle  undergoes  a  rigid 
inspection  in  repard  to  its  strength  and  workmanship  before  it 
is  allowed  to  leave  the  premises.'  If  it  shows  any  defects  even 
in  the  slightest  degree  it  is  at  once  condemned,  and  broken  up. 
Orders  are  filled  carefully  by  the  company  at  the  lowest  possi- 
ble prices,  and  the  trade  extends  throughout  all  sectionsof  the 
Middle,  Western  and  Northwestern  states.  The  company's 
sales  for  the  past  year  amounted  to  over  $400,000,  and  the 
demand  for  its  goods  is  steadily  increasing,  owing  to  their 
superiority  and  intrinsic  merits.  The  offices  are  handsomely 
equipped,  and  are  supplied  with  all  modern  conveniences, 
electric  lights,  etc.  The  standing  of  the  Willard  Sons  &  Bell 
Company  in  commercial  circles  is  too  well  known  to  need  any 
remarks  at  our  hands,  and  both  as  regards  integrity  and  true 
American  enterprise  the  officers  justly  merit  the  high 
reputation  to  which  they  have  permanently  attained. 


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WILLIAM   DART. 

When  Cresar  invaded  Britain  in  the  year  55  B.  C.,  it  is 
said  that  he  found  clocks  in  use  there,  though  water  clocks 
had  been  introduced  about  a  century  before  that  time.  It 
almost  baffles  the  imagination  to  review  the  improvements 
that  have  since  been  made  in  clocks  and  watches,  and  if  we 
want  to  see  these  improvements  to  perfection,  we  must  visit 
the  store  of  Mr.  William  Dart,  at  321  \V.  Madison  street. 
The  place  is  exceedingly  spacious  and  elegant,  and  glass  cases 
run  the  whole  length  of  the  store,  rilled  with  the  most  beauti- 
ful specimens  of  the  goldsmith's  and  horologer's  arts.  Mr. 
Dart  also  carries  a  full  line  of  solid  and  silver-plated  ware, 
suitable  for  presentations  on  all  occasions,  also  optical  goods, 
etc.  This  stock  is  unusually  well  selected,  and,  though  the 
prices  of  everything  range  to  suit  the  circumstances  of  every- 
body, yet  there  is  not  a  vulgar  or  common  looking  article  in 
the  whole  store.  There  will  be  many  thousands  who  will  read 
this  notice  and  we  heartily  commend  those  who  contemplate 
visiting  Chicago  for  the  World's  Fair  to  set  aside  a  little 
memorandum  book  for  addresses,  anil  to  put  down  the  address 
of  William  Dart,  so  as  to  call  and  take  away  some  suitable 
souvenir  of  the  place.  He  intends  to  import  a  specially  fine 
line  of  French  and  English  jewelry  for  that  occasion,  and  will 
have  novelties  that  cannot  be  got  elsewhere  in  the  city.  He 
employs  an  ample  force  of  polite  and  competent  clerks,  so  that 
customers  need  not  be  subjected  to  any  unnecessary  delay. 
Mr.  Dart  came  to  Chicage  from  England,  his  native  place,  in 
1873,  and  was  previously  engaged  for  (ive.years  in  one  of  the 
leading  jewelry  stores  in  London,  and  is,  therefore,  thoroughly 
well  grounded  in  what  is  the  correct  style  and  fashion,  as  he 
is  always  in  communication  with  the  largest  English  manu- 
facturers. 

ISAAC  SHILLINGTON. 

'One  of  the  most  convenient  and  best  equipped  livery  and 
boarding  stables  in  Chicago  is  that  of  Mr.  Isaac  Shilling- 
ton,  at  Nos.  210  and  212  Indiana  street.  The  premises 
were  erected  in  1873,  one  year  after  the  inception  <  of  the 
business,  and  present  every  desirable  feature  necessary  to  tho 
prosecution  of  a  first-class  trade.  The  stables,  which  oc- 
cupy the  basement, are  well  lighted  throughout, and  thoroughly 
well  ventilated  and  drained,  affording  the  most  perfect  ac- 
commodation for  the  score  of  horses  required  in  the  livery 
department,  and  for  the  boarders  to  the  number  of  forty-five. 
Five  large  box  stalls  are  also  at  hand,  and  one  of  the  prom- 
inent features  of  the  establishment  is  a  splsndid  granary, 
capable  of  holding  one  carload,  supported  entirely  by  iron 
trusses  overhead,  thus  avoiding  the  necessity  of  guarding 
against  the  depredations  of  animals.  The  first  and  second 
floors  are  devoted  to  the  carriage  repository,  a  large  annex 
in  the  rear  having  been  recently  built  tt>  increase  the 
capacity  of  this  crowded  department,  wash  rooms,  store 
rooms  and  all  the  necessary  conveniences  of  a  first-class 
livery.  Mr.  Shillington  is  fully  prepared  to  execute  any 
commission  in  his  line  at  the  shortest  notice,  and  in  the  most 
satisfactory  manner.  His  stylish  equipages  are  the  talk  of 
the  city,  and  may  be  obtained  at  any  hour,  the  telephone 
call  being  No.  3077.  He  is  a  native  of  Belfast,  Ireland,  and 
came  to  this  city  in  1862.  He  is  a  gentleman  of  great 
ability  and  business  talent,  enterprising  and  thoroughly  up- 
right in  all  his  dealings. 


EUGENE   PERLICH. 

There  is  no  branch  of  mercantile  industry  of  more  impor- 
tance than  that  which  applies  to  the  daily  necessities  of  the 
people,  and  in  this  connection  unquestionably  the  baker  is 
deserving  of  prominent  mention.  A  newly  established,  yet 
none  the  less  progressive  and  representative,  concern  of  this 
type,  is  that  so  ably  presided  over  by  Mr.  Eugene  Perlich,  at 
No.  2302  Wentworth  avenue.  This  bakery  was  opened  by 
Mr.  I'erlich  during  the  current  year  and,  despite  a  somewhat 
recent  establishfnent,  already  enjoys  a  fair  share  of  the  patron- 
age of  the  neighborhood.  The  premises  occupied  comprise  a 


neatly  appointed  ground  floor,  10x40  feet  in  dimensions,  its 
choice  fixtures  and  absolute  cleanliness  combining  to  give  the 
place  at  all  times  an  attractive  and  inviting  appearance.  The 
productions  of  the  house,  embracing  all  kinds  of  cakes  and 
breadstuffs,  have  already  a  standard  value  in  this  community, 
and  the  widespread  patronage,  secured  in  such  a  comparatively 
brief  period  points  to  a  future  of  pronounced  and  permanent 
success.  Mr.  Perlich  is  a  gentleman  of  wide  experience  and  has 
a  thorough  knowledge  of  all  matters  pertaining  to  his  business. 
He  is  a  native  of  Germany,  and  has  been  a  resident  of  Chicago 
for  the  past  ten  years,  where  he  is  widely  respected  by  a  large 
circle  of  patrons  and  personal  friends. 


C.   LENZ. 

One  of  the  oldest  established  and  most  popular  boot  and 
shoe  establishments  on  North  avenue  is  that  of  Mr.  C.  Lenz. 
This  business  was  established  twenty-three  years  ago  by  Mr. 
Lenz  at  the  present  location,  186  North  avenue,  and  his  close 
application  to  business  and  fair  treatment  of  customers  has 
brought  him  a  liberal  and  extensive  patronage  of  the  most 
desirable  character.  Mr.  Lenz  was  born  in  Germany,  and 
came  to  Chicago  thirty-one  years  ago.  He  is  characterized  by 
his  progressiveness,  liberality  and  courteous  manner  and  has 
numerous  friends.  His  store  at  186  North  Avenue  is  stocked 
with  a  fine  line  of  boots,  shoes,  gaiters,  rubbers,  slippers,  etc. , 
for  ladies',  children's,  gentlemen's  and  infants'  wear.  The 
stock  is  well  selected,  and  from  the  best  known  manufacturers. 
Mr.  Lenz  makes  a  specialty  of  fine  custom  work  and  has 
numerous  patrons  for  whom  he  has  made  shoes  for  many 
years,  with  unvarying  satisfaction.  Repairing  is  neatly  done 
at  moderate  prices.  Mr.  Lenz  has  a  good  trade  of  the  most 
desirable  kind,  many  of  his  customers  having  traded  with  him 
for  many  years.  He  employs  two  assistants,  who  are  cour- 
teous and  genial  and  a  profit  to  the  business.  As  a  business 
man,  Mr.  Lenz  has  few  superiors,  and  as  a  friend  and  com- 
panion is  unsurpassed.  He  is  a  prominent  member  of  the 
Foresters  and  is  well  liked  by  all  who  come  in  contact  with 
him  in  both  a  business  and  social  way,  and  customers  can  rest 
assured  that  goods  are  as  represented. 


H.  BARTLETT. 

A  house  of  importance  and  high  standing  in  its  line  is  tha 
known  as  Bartlett,  funeral  director,  undertaker  and  embalmer. 
This  business  is  conducted  by  Mr.  W.  F.  Bartlett,  under  the 
style  of  H.  Bartlett,  and  who  is  an  experienced  and  skilful  em- 
balmer and  undertaker.  Mr.  Bartlett  first  established  in 
business  about  thirty-five  years  ago  at  Jackson,  Mich.,  and  in 
1882  moved  to  Chicago.  He  has  been  located  at  No.  243 
N.  Clark  street  for  the  past  ten  years,  where  he  has  a 
splendid  establishment,  supplied  with  a  complete  assortment 
of  caskets,  coffins,  burial  cases,  etc.,  in  cloth,  fine  hardwoods, 
or  enamel  finish.  All  kinds  of  funeral  furnishings  are  carried, 
and  every  necessity  supplied  at  the  shortest  notice.  The 
large  room  fronting  on  Clark  street  is  fitted  up  as  a  parlor, 
and  is  splendidly  carpeted  and  furnished.  Mr.  Bartlett 
makes  a  specialty  of  embalming,  of  which  he  is  a  skilled  mas- 
ter, being  a  graduate  of  Professor  Clark's  school.  The  office 
is  never  closed,  and  night  calls  and  orders  by  telephone  are 
promptly  attended  to,  the  call  being  3056.  Mr.  Bartlett  is  a 
prominent  business  man  and  is  highly  respected.  He  was 
born  in  Gloversville,  N.  Y.,  is  a  member  of  the  Chicago 
Undertakers'  Association,  and  is  a  Royal  Arch  Mason  and  a 
member  of  the  Royal  Arcanum.  The  principal  and  detail 
of  Mr.  Bartlett's  business  are  now  conducted  by  Mr.  A.'  E. 
Hranton,  who  is  considered  one  of  the  best  embalmers  and 
funeral  directors  in  the  land.  Mr.  Branton  is  a  native  of 
England,  and  has  resided  in  this  city  for  several  years.  He 
learned  the  art  of  embalming  in  Rochester,  N.  Y. ,  and  is  a 
graduate  of  Professor  Renard's  School  of  Embalming.  Five 
years  ago  he  came  to  Chicago  and  has  been  with  Mr.  Bartlett 
continuously  ever  since,  and  now  conducts  the  entire  business 
himself,  attending  the  greater  part  of  the  funerals  of  which  he 
has  entire  charge. 


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IOWA  LIVE  STOCK  COMMISSION  CO. 

One  of  the  largest  and  most  extensive  concerns  doing  a  live 
stock  commission  business  at  the  Union  Stock  Yards  in  this 
city,  is  the  Iowa  Live  Stock  Commission  Company,  who  oc- 
cupy convenient  offices  in  room  21,  in  the  Exchange  building. 
This  business  was  incorporated  within  the  past  year,  according 
to  the  laws  of  Illinois,  with  a  capital  of  $50,000,  and  its  direct- 
ors are  all  active  and  experienced  live-stock  men.  The  presi- 


dent  of  the  company  is  Mr.  W.  J.  Ford,  a  capitalist  of  Chi- 
cago, while  Mr.  J.  B.  Roach  is  general  manager,  who,  for  the 
past  five  years,  has  been  a  resident  of  Chicago,  and  an  active 
live  stock  commission  dealer.  Mr.  Roach  makes  a  specialty 
of  the  cattle  business,  and  superintends  that  department  as 
salesman.  Mr.  J.  Miller  is  a  native  of  Utica,  N.  Y.,  and 
for  eighteen  years  has  been  in  business  in  the  Union  Stock 
Yards,  and  is  the  manager  of  the  hog  department  for  the  com- 
pany. Mr.  S.  W.  Pryor  is  also  a  member  of  the  board  of  offi- 
cers, has  been  for  many  vears  in  the  business,  and  has 
charge  of  the  sheep  department.  The  company  handles  cattle, 
hogs  and  sheep  on  commission,  making  liberal  advances  on 
consignments.  Their  average  receipts  are  about  fifteen  cars  a 
day,  and  they  have  unexcelled  facilities  for  handling  any  quan- 
tity of  stock.  They  employ  six  competent  assistants,  the 
veteran  of  them  being  Mr.  Judd  E.  Bisbey,  a  native  of  Cedar 
Kails,  Iowa,  but  who,  for  over  twenty  years,  has  been  engaged 
with  the  most  prominent  live  stock  men  in  the  Union  Stock 
Yards  of  this  city.  Their  cattle  business  is  largely  from  Iowa, 
the  West  and  Southwest,  and  is  increasing  constantly.  They 
furnish  market  reports  free  by  telegraph  on  application  to  any 
pf  their  customers.  They  are  always  in  a  ready  market,  and 
make  returns  for  all  consignments  on  the  day  of  sale.  They 
are  a  substantial  and  reliable  firm,  and  offer  the  National  Live 
Stock  Bank  of  Chicago  as  reference.  Their  offices  are  very 
central  and  conveniently  furnished  and  fitted  for  their  staff  of 
assistants  to  handle  their  trade. 


CHICAGO  NICKEL  WORKS. 

The  importance  of  nickel  as  a  medium  of  manufacture  and 
plating,  with  its  capability  of  high  finish  and  polish  and  u'n- 
tarnishable  character,  has  become  a  great  factor  in  all  metallic 
work  where  ornament  and  taste  is  sought.  One  of  the  most 
enterprising  and  substantial  institutions  of  Chicago  is  the 
Chicago  Nickel  Works,  located  at  No.  125  Ontario  street,  man- 
ufacturers of  light  and  heavy  hardware,  Steam's  hotel  and 
dining-car  cooking  apparatus;  Grout's  Excelsior  jewelers' 
tools;  Goodrich  sewing-machine  attachments,  and  general  ma- 
chine work,  dies,  tools  and  patterns.  This  establishment  was 
incorporated  under  the  laws  of  the  State  of  Illinois  some  years 
ago,  with  ample  capital,  and  has  built  up  a  large  trade,  extend- 
ing all  over  the  United  States  and  Canada,  and  which  is  rapidly 
increasing  and  extending.  The  officers  are:  Mr.  G.  L.  Rei- 
mann,  president;  J.  McGregor,  vice-president,  and  Frank  L. 
Goodrich,  secretary  and  treasurer.  Their  factory  consists  of 
a  five-story  and  basement  brick,  75x100  feet  in  size,  and  is 
fitted  with  a  loo  horse  power  engine,  and  all  of  the  latest  and 
most  modern  machinery,  tools  and  appliances  for  their  work. 
They  employ  from  175  to  200  workmen,  and  in  addition  to  the 
above  list,  do  a  large  business  in  the  manufacture  of  brass  and 
iron  castings,  machine  work,  sheet  metal  work,  polishing  and 
nickel  plating,  and  all  other  special  work  incidental  to  their 
business.  The  Chicago  Nickel  Works  are  substantial,  enter- 
prising works,  whose  members  are  well  and  favorably  known 


in  Chicago  business  circles,  and  whose  energy  and  ability  to 
place  their  establishment  in  the  front  ranks  of  our  manufac- 
tories, are  undoubted. 


JOHN  J.   BLOCK. 

One  of  the  most  careful  and  experienced  of  the  stable  firms 
engaged  in  the  general  teaming  and  transferring  business  is 
that  of  Mr.  John  J.  Block,  whose  office  is  centrally  located  at 
No.  178  Michigan  street.  The  business  was  founded  in  1883, 
by  Messrs.  Block  Bros.,  and  two  ysars  later  the  present  pro- 
prietor purchased  his  brother's  interest,  conducting  it 
thencefoward  on  those  sound  principles  which  are  the  chief 
factors  in  all  enduring  success.  Mr.  Block  employes  in  his 
responsible  work  twenty-two  horses  and  eleven  men,  the  latter 
being  specially  chosen  for  their  skill  and  reliability.  He  does 
a  large  teaming  business  in  all  parts  of  the  city  and  suburbs, 
and  has  permanent  contracts  with  the  leading  wholesale  houses, 
who  find  that  nowhere  else  do  their  orders  receive  such  prompt, 
attention,  or  less  danger  of  breakage  or  loss.  Moving  of 
all  kinds  is  done  expeditiously.and  by  the  most  experienced  and 
careful  men,  and  we  recommend  our  readers  to  either  mail  or 
telephone  their  orders  (call  No.  3147),  to  Mr.  John  J.  Block, 
who  will  execute  them  in  the  most  satisfactory  and  efficient 
manner.  The  stables  are  located  at  Nos.  136  and  t38  Au- 
gustus street  (Northwest  side),  where  vans,  trucks,  etc.,  light 
and  heavy,  for  all  purposes,  are  kept  continually  readvfor  use. 
Although  a  German«by  birth,  Mr.  Block  has  resided  here  suf- 
ficiently long  to  become  intimately  acquainted  with  the  require- 
ments of  the  Western  trade.  I  le  is  a  member  of  the  Independ- 
ent  Order  of  Foresters  and  of  the  National  Union  and  is  an 
active  member  of  the  Turners' Association.  He  is  an  active 
and  enterprising  business  man,  who  is  deservedly  popular  and 
respected.  He  has  built  up  his  large  business  by  sheer  merit, 
and  among  his  customers  is  spoken  of  in  the  most  praise- 
worthy terms.  His  success  in  the  past  answers  well  for 
even  greater  success  in  the  future. 


M.  A.   FRANKLIN  &  CO. 

Among  the  leading  and  representative  general  commission 
houses  doing  business  in  this  city  is  that  of  Messrs.  M.  A. 
Franklin  &  Company,  at  No.  163  West  Randolph  street  It  was 
established  in  1887  by  Mr.  Milvern  A.  Franklin,  then  and  still 
the  sole  proprietor  of  the  concern,  Bringing  to  bear  all  the 
essential  qualifications  necessary  to  insure  rapid  and  permanent 
success,  Mr.  Franklin  from  the  outset  built  up  an  excellent 
and  prosperous  trade,  which  has  since  developed  until  to-day 
his  house  stands  in  the  foremost  rank.  The  premises  utilized 
by  him  comprise  two  floors  and  basement,  each  having  an  area 
of  20x120  feet.  These  spacious  quarters  are  perfectly 
appointed  throughout,  and  are  fitted  up  with  every  modern 
convenience  and  facility  for  the  storage  and  preservation  as 
well  as  the  rapid  handling  of  the  large  stock  constantly  carried. 
Mr.  Franklin  has  established  valuable  connections  in  all 
the  best  producing  sections  of  the  country,  and  is  in  daily  re- 
ceipt of  heavy  consignments  of  country  produce  of  all  kinds, 
from  the  most  reliable  sources,  such  as  butter,  cheese,  eggs, 
poultry,  game,  veal,  apples,  berries,  potatoes,  etc.  His  uni- 
formly prosperous  career  renders  him  a  most  desirable  medium 
for  the  prompt  and  favorable  disposition  of  consignments, 
while  a  notable  feature  is  the  promptness  with  which  returns 
are  made  to  shippers.  His  trade  is  immense,  extending 
throughout  Illinois,  Wisconsin,  Iowa,  Indiana,  Michigan,  etc., 
and  is  steadily  increasing.  Liberal  advances  are  made  on  con- 
signments, if  so  desired,  and  the  best  possible  facilities  are 
offered  for  the  prompt  disposal  of  goods.  Mr.  Franklin  makes 
a  specialty  of  handling  car  load  lots,  and  to  the  trade  offers  the 
most  liberal  inducements.  Although  known  to  the  trade  else 
where,  he  refers  as  to  his  financial  standing  to  the  Prairie  State 
National  Bank  of  Chicago,  Messrs.  Haneisen  &  Lang  of  St. 
Louis,  etc.  He  is  a  native  of  Wisconsin,  and  for  eight  years, 
has  resided  in  this  city,  where  he  has  obtained  wide  popularity 
and  commanding  influence  in  business  circles. 


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E.   H.  WACHS. 

In  a  great  and  rapidly  developing  commercial  center  like 
Chicago  there  is  a  steadily  increasing  demand  for  steam 
engines,  boilers,  pumps,  etc.,  which  is  being  supplied  by 
firms  whose  reputations  have  reached  to  all  parts  of  the 
country.  One  of  the  most  thoroughly  representative  of  these 
is  that  of  Mr.  K.  H.  Wachs,  whose  extensive  works  are  lo- 
cated on  the  corner  of  La  Salle  avenue  and  Indiana  street,  in 
a  position  directly  central  to  the  trade.  Mr.  Wachs  brings 
to  bear  a  wide  experience,  and  a  thorough  knowledge  of  the 
requirements  of  the  business,  and,  being  himself  an  expert 
machinist,  he  is  able  to  select  from  the  best  factories  those 
productions  which  are  most  suitable  to  the  wants  of  his  cus- 
tomers, and  also  to  closely  supervise  his  staff  of  twenty  as- 
sistants in  every  detail  of  their  work.  He  manufactures 
and  carries  a  large  stock  of  heavy  machinery  and  fittings, 
such  as  engines,  boilers,  pumps,  tools,  shafting,  pulleys, 
hangers,  wrought  iron  pipe,  valves  and  fittings,  of  the  best 
material  and  workmanship,  including  among  his  own  pro- 
ductions those  of  the  most  renowned  makers  in  the  country. 
The  trade,  both  jobbing  and  retail,  will  find  here  a  fine  selec- 
tion, which  it  would  be  difficult  to  duplicate  elsewhere,  and 
offered  at  prices  which  are  exceedingly  moderate,  considering 
the  high  quality  of  the  goods.  The  premises  are  large,  and 
fitted  with  every  machine  and  appliance  of  the  most  modern 
type,  driven  by  a  forty-horse  power  steam  engine,  and  giving 
perfect  facilities  for  filling  the  largest  orders  at  the  shortest 
notice.  Mr.  Wachs  is  a  native  of  Germany,  but  learned  his 
business  in  this  country,  and  conducts  it  in  an  honorable 
well-balanced  way  that  is  a  credit  alike  to  himself  and  to 
the  commercial  circles  of  the  great  western  metropolis. 

RUDOLPH  HURT. 

A  good  tailor  is  a  boon  to  a  community  and  Rudolph  Hurt 
of  594  Blue  Island  avenue, between  Eighteenth  and  Nineteenth 
streets,  is  all  that  can  be  desired  in  a  tailor  of  skill  and  ideas. 
He  was  formerly  the  head  cutter  for  Mr.  J.  Goldman,  the  well- 
known  tailor  of  Clark  street.  His  success  with  this  house  and 
the  solicitation  of  his  many  friends  induced  him  to  open  his 
establishment  about  the  first  of  the  year.  His  store  is  well 
stocked  with  the  best  and  latest  patterns  of  woolens,  tweeds, 
corkscrew  and  broad  cloths,  serges,  cheviots  and  all  fine  dress 
goods.  These  he  makes  up  in  the  best  and  latest  styles  for  his 
customers,  suiting  the  most  critical  and  fastidious  tastes.  He 
makes  a  specialty  of  all  kinds  of  uniforms  and  has  an  extensive 
custom  in  this  line.  In  addition  to  his  fine  line  of  tailorings 
he  also  carries  a  select  line  of  fine  furnishing  goods,  shirts, 
gloves,  etc.,  also  the  best  and  latest  styles  of  hats  and  caps. 
Mr.  Hurt  gives  the  business  of  his  establishment  personal 
attention.  He  does  all  the  cutting  and  fitting  himself  and  em- 
ploys two  experienced  tailors  in  the  store  as  well,  as  four  first- 
class  hands  outside,  who  do  the  sewing  at  home.  Mr.  Hurt 
occupies  for  store  purposes  the  ground  floor  of  number  594 
Blue  Island  avenue,  being  a  large  and  convenient  room,  25x50 
feet.  His  patronage  is  very  large  and  is  constantly  increasing, 
his  friends  and  acquaintances  highly  recommending  him  to 
their  associates.  He  is  a  native  of  Bohemia,  but  was  only  one 
year  old  when  brought  to  this  country,  so  that  he  feels  as  if  he 
were  "to  the  manor  born."  He  is  well  known  in  business  and 
socia!  circles;  is  a  prominent  member  of  the  Royal  Arcanum 
and  the  Gokal  Gymnasium  Association.  Mr.  Hurt  is  a  young 
man  and,  with  his  ability,  social  qualities  and  hosts  of  friends, 
should  achieve  the  most  pronounced  success. 


THE   "  BELVEDERE." 

As  the  great  Western  metropolis  has  grown  and  expanded  in 
her  mercantile  and  industrial  undertakings,  and  as  her  enormous 
wealth  is  rapidly  increasing,  so  the  taste  and  refinement  of  her 
citizens  call  for  a  greater  outlay,  year  by  year,  of  money  and 
art  upon  her  hostleries  and  cafes,  and  to-day  there  is  no  city  in 
the  Union  that  can  boast  of  more  elegant  and  costly  hotels, 
cafes  and  wine  rooms  than  Chicago.  Among  the  most  beauti- 


ful and  ornate  of  Chicago's  many  beautiful  wine  and  lunch 
rooms  is  the  "  Belvedere,"  centrally  located  at  the  corner  of 
Clark  and  Randolph  streets,  under  the  Sherman  House,  which 
is  one  of  the  most  fashionable  and  widely  patronized  through- 
out the  city.  Mr.  S.  Freudenburg.  the  gentlemanly  and  pop- 
ular proprietor,  was  born  in  Germany,  but  has  been  a  resident 
of  Chicago  twenty-five  years.  The  Belvedere  was  opened 
to  the  public  two  years  ago,  and  since  that  time  has  enjoyed  a 
large  and  ever  increasing  patronage,  and  has  in  fact  become 
the  center  and  home  of  good  fellowship  among  the  wealthier 
class  of  Germans  of  this  city,  as  well  as  those  visiting  Chicago. 
The  interior  adornment  and  furnishings  are  of  the  latest,  most 
expensive  and  beautiful  type.  The  restaurant  for  ladies  and 
gentlemen  is  separate  from  the  lunch  and  bar  room,  and  is 
25x100  feet  in  dimensions,  the  woodwork  throughout  being  of 
solid  oak,  exquisitely  carved,  and  the  walls  are  set  with  heavy 
beveled  plate  glass  mirrors;  the  floors  are  laid  in  fancy  tiles, 
and  it  is  luxuriously  furnished  to  correspond  in  every  particular 
with  the  lunch  and  bar  room,  which  is  also  25x100  feet.  There 
is  nothing  in  the  city  to  surpass  the  bar-room  of  the  Belvedere. 
Everything  that  the  highest  grade  of  artistic  talent  and  the 
most  lavish  outlay  of  money  can  do  has  been  accomplished 
here,  and  the  general  effect  is  both  striking  and  in  the  highest 
sense  of  the  term  beautiful.  The  bar  and  fixtures  are  works 
of  art  in  themselves,  of  solid  oak,  elaborately  carved  to  har- 
monize with  the  general  tout  ensemble  of  the  whole;  the 
walls  are  set  with  heavy  beveled  plate  glass  mirrors,  and  the 
furniture  is  of  the  richest  design,  while  clusters  and  arches  of 
incandescent  electric  lamps  are 'suspended  from  walls  and  ceil- 
ing, giving  the  whole  interioramost  beautiful  and  brilliant  ap- 
pearance, while  all  the  necessary  appurtenances  for  cooling 
liquors  and  preserving  edibles  are  to  be  found,  including  an 
elaborately  constructed  wine  cooler  and  refrigerator.  The 
cuisine  is  unsurpassed  and  is  under  the  direction  of  a  skilled 
chef,  while  the  choicest  delicacies  in  season  are  always  to  be 
found  in  the  menu.  A  large  stock  of  the  finest  imported  and 
domestic  wines,  liquors  and  cigars  are  constantly  kept  on  hand, ' 
besides  all  the  leading  brands  of  imported  beers,  includ- 
ing Pilsener,  Werzburger  Culmbacher,  Munchen,  Augustini, 
Erlanger,  Hoffbrau  and  Kapuziner.  This  is  also  a  head- 
quarters for  the  Val  Blatz  Brewing  Company's  Vienna  beer. 
Mr.  Freudenberg  by  his  long  residence  in  this  city  has  made  a 
host  of  friends,  and  is  universally  esteemed  by  all  who  know 
him  as  one  of  the  most  popular  and  successful  business  men  o 
Chicago. 

MARTIN   BROS. 

The  business  of  carriage-making  has  developed  enormously 
in  the  past  twenty-five  years,  and  the  large  factories  all  over 
the  country  turn  out  buggies  by  machinery, and  which  are  in  so 
many  instances  unreliable,  that  it  is  a  comfort  to  know  that 
there  are  still  some  of  the  old  trustworthy  firms  left.  Such 
a  representative  firm  on  the  North  side  is  that  of  Martin 
Bros.,  at  47  N.  Wells  street.  This  business  was  established 
in  1862,  by  Mr.  Robert  Martin,  sr.,  father  of  the  present 
proprietors,  but  he  died  in  i8go:  and  his  two  sons,  Mr. 
Robert  and.  Mr.  Frank  Martin  assumed  control  under  the 
present  style.  Their  factory  is  a  one-story  and  basement 
brick  building,  and  is  admirably  adapted  for  their  work. 
They  manufacture  and  deal  in  all  kinds  of  buggies,  business 
wagons,  harness,  etc.  They  repair,  paint  and  fix  up  second 
hand  work,  making  it  equal  to  new,  also  make  and  repair 
skids  and  hand  trucks,  etc.  There  is  nothing  better  made 
in  the  way  of  buggies  and  wagons  than  they  turn  out.  Their 
goods  are  light,  but  durable,  as  they  use  only  the  very  best  ma- 
terials and  workmanship.  They  are  also  proprietors  of  the 
Chicago  Iron  Bedstead  Manufacturing  Co. ,  an  organization 
which  was  started  by  their  father  in  1869,  having  for  its 
object  the  manufacturing  and  importing  of  fancy  iron 
bedsteads,  for  which  they  find  a  ready  local  trade,  and  also 
supply  any  public  institution.  The  two  brothers  are  natives 
of  Chicago  and  are  comparatively  young  men,  but  they  are 
full  of  push  and  business  energy  and  well  deserve  the  popu- 
lar favor  and  patronage  which  has  remained  with  them  since 
their  father's  death. 


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J.   H.  WINGER. 

The  sewing  machine  is  assuredly  one  of  the  most  import- 
ant acquisitions  which  has  been  laid  at  our  doors  in  this  in- 
ventive nineteenth  century.  It  relieves  the  overworked 
housewife  of  much  of  her  hard  labor ;  it  has  revolutionized 
the  factories  where  shirts  and  clothing  of  all  kinds  were 
made  by  hand,  and  has  raised  the  whole  art  of  sewing  to  a 
higher  plane.  In  this  connection  we  would  call  especial  at- 
tention to  the  beautiful  new  store  of  Mr.  J.  II.  Winger,  at 
257  \V.  Indiana  street.  Fifteen  years  ago  Mr.  Winger  es- 
tablished himself  at  253  Indiana  street,  two  doors  from  his 
present  place,  as  agent  for  the  Singer  Sewing  Machines  and 
dealer  in  supplies,  and  he  has  just  moved  into  his  spacious 
new  premises,  which  occupy  the  ground  floor  of  a  new 
three-story  brick  building,  25x80  feet  in  dimensions.  The 
place  is  elegantly  and  appropriately  fitted  up  with  railings, 
counters  and  desks,  and  contains  a  fine  stock  of  Singer  and 
other  leading  makes  of  sewing  machines,  as  well  as  silk, 
oil,  spool  cotton,  needles  and  attachments,  and  tailors'  sup- 
plies. A  specialty  is  made  of  repairing  sewing  machines, 
which  is  done  promptly  and  at  reasonable  prices.  Machines 
are  also  taken  in  exchange  and  new  ones  sold  at  terms  to 
suit  any  purchaser.  Lessons  are  given  free  of  charge  on  all 
machines.  Mr.  Winger  is  a  native  of  Norway  and  has  been 
in  Chicago  for  twenty-five  years.  If  any  man  has  seen  every 
side  of  human  nature  he  has,  for  he  can  boast  of  twenty 
years'  experience  as  a  canvasser  in  this  line.  His  trade  ex- 
tends over  Chicago  and  surrounding  territory,  and  in  every 
instance  where  a  sale  has  been  made  he  has  given  entire  sat- 
isfaction. His  house  has  always  borne  a  reputation  for 
honorable  dealing,  and  Mr.  Winger  will  see  that  such  repu- 
tation remains  untarnished. 


L.  M'NAMARA. 

,  The  establishment  of  Mr.  L.  McNamara  is  well  known  and 
popular  as  a  place  of  resort  to  the  hundreds  of  visitors  to 
Lincoln  Park,  and  a  review  of  his  business  interests  is  justly 
deserved  on  account  of  his  enterprise  and  progressiveness. 
The  business  was  established  for  four  years  as  J.  Berry  &  Co., 
Mr.  McNamara  being  a  member  of  the  linn  and  manager,  and 
since  succeeding  to  the  business  he  has  developed  it  with  great 
rapidity  and  ability.  The  premises  have  been  enlarged  and 
redecorated  and  are  unquestionably  the  finest  ice  cream  par- 
lors on  the  North  side.  Mr.  McNamara  is  a  native  of  Clare 
County,  Ireland,  and  came  to  Chicago  in  1871.  He  is  a  pro- 
gressive business  man  and  has  hosts  of  friends.  The  building 
occupied  by  Mr.  McNamara  for  business  purposes  is  located 
at  885  and  887  N.  Clark  street,  and  is  admirably,  adapted 
to  the  needs  of  his  business.  He  occupies  the  ground  floor 
for  a  store  and  ice  cream  parlor  and  has  an  elegantly  fitted  up 
place  of  business.  The  store  contains  all  kinds  of  confections 
made  by  the  house,  of  pure  material,  the  quality  and  purity 
being  unsurpassed;  also  fine  cakes,  etc.  The  ice  cream  parlor 
is  elegantly  furnished  with  fine  marble  top  tables  and  has  a 
seating  capacity  of  over  one  hundred.  An  immense  business 
is  done  here,  the  place  being  a  most  popular  resort  for  the 
thousands  who  visit  Lincoln  Park.  The  ice  cream  manu 
factured  by  Mr.  McNamara  has  a  high  reputation  and  is  in 
great  demand,  over  one  hundred  and  lifty  gallons  a  day  being 
manufactured  and  sold  in  season.  A  good  business  is  also 
done  in  fine  confections,  which  are  sold  at  wholesale  in 
quantities.  Five  persons  are  employed,  and  the  business 
horizon  continues  to  widen  each  year.  Mr.  McXamara  is  held 
in  the  highest  esteem  by  his  many  friends  and  patrons. 


JAS.   POOLE. 

Chicago  has  many  fine  livery  establishments,  with  the  best 
horses  and  most  elegant  carriages  to  be  had  in  any  American 
city.  But  among  them  all  there  is  none  better  managed  or 
equipped  than  that  of  Mr.  James  Poole,  whose  establish- 
lishment  is  located  at  270  and  272  Oak  street.  The  busi- 


ness at  this  place  was  established  in  1879.  Mr.  Poole  was 
born  in  England,  and  came  to  the  United  States  thirty-five 
years  ago.  Before  coming  to  America  he  had  charge  of  II. 
1 1.  Withers  &  Go's,  stables  at  Bristol,  England,  where  he 
broke  and  trained  horses  until  1855.  Mr.  Poole  is  a  thorough 
horseman  ;  he  has  no  superior  as  a  judge  of  horseflesh  in 
America;  and  as  a  trainer  he  is  careful,  painstaking  and 
remarkably  successful.  Mr.  Poole's  stables  are  large,  well- 
lighted  and  ventilated,  and  are  supplied  with  every  modern 
convenience.  They  are  equipped  with  fifty-five  stalls  and 
five  box  stalls,  and  twenty  horses  are  kept  on  hand  at  all 
times,  while  thirty  are  boarded  for  patrons.  A  careful  and 
experienced  veterinary  surgeon  is  in  attendance,  Dr.  E.  L. 
Quitman,  who  gives  his  experience  to  relieve  the  suffering 
animals  at  the  shortest  notice.  The  stables  are  two  stories 
in  height,  and  58x12;  feet  in  dimensions.  The  basement  is 
used  for  the  horses,  and  the  first  floor  is  used  as  a  carriage 
repository,  wash  rooms,  waiting  rooms,  office, 'etc.  The 
second  floor  is  used  for  storage.  The  turnouts  are  all  stylish 
and  in  first-class  order,  consisting  of  carriages,  landaus, 
buggies,  hacks,  dog  carts,  phaetons,  etc. ,  and  the  horses 
have  been  carefully  selected  for  their  speed,  reliability  and 
stylish  qualities  by  Mr.  Poole  personally.  Mr.  Poole  has 
lately  added  to  his  equipment  three  new  victorias,  the  finest 
in  the  city.  The  stable  is  kept  open  for  business  at  all 
times,  and  rigs  may  be  had  at  any  time  of  the  day  or  night, 
liveried  coachmen  being  furnished  when  desired.  Mr.  Poole 
is  well  and  very  favorably  known  in  leading  business  circles. 
He  owned  extensive  sales  stables  at  Beloit,  Wis. ,  with  branch 
establishment  at  37  to  41  W.  Forty-fourth  street,  New  York, 
operating  same  for  over  twenty  years.  He  was  at  one  time 
connected  with  the  New  York  Cab  Co.,  at  Long  Branch, 
N.  J.,  and  has  a  reputation  almost  national.  He  isamember 
of  the  Liverymen's  Association  and  a  prominent  Free  Mason. 


FRANK  F.  PORTER. 

Few,  if  any,  of  the  various  and  many  branches  of  commercial 
activity  that  contribute  to  the  general  aggregate  of  trade  in  the  ' 
city  of  Chicago  are  of  greater  importance  than  the  hardware, 
range  and  tool  line.  A  deservedly  popular  and  prosperous 
house  engaged  in  this  business,  and  one  that  has  always  main- 
tained a  very  enviable  reputation  for  handling  only  first-class 
goods  and  honorable  straightforward  dealings,  is  that  of  Mr. 
Frank  F.  Porter,  whose  well-ordered  establishment  is  eligibly 
located  at  No.  317  Sixty-third  street,  Englewood.  Mr.  Porter 
was  born  in  this  state  and  became  a  permanent  resident  of  this 
city  in  1885,  when  he  inaugurated  his  present  enterprise.  He 
has  a  thorough  knowledge  of  the  business,  acquired  by  long- 
practical  experience,  and  under  his  able  management  his  house 
has  become  the  center  of  a  very  large  and  influential  patronage, 
which  is  each  year  increasing  in  volume  and  importance.  He 
occupies  the  ground  floor  and  basement  of  a  three-story  brick 
building,  20x70  feet  in  dimensions,  and  a  three-story  store- 
house in  rear,  well  adapted  for  the  purposes  of  the  business. 
His  store  is  admirably  arranged  and  is  supplied  with  every 
facility  for  the  storage,  handling,  display  and  inspection  of  the 
heavy  stock  always  carried.  The  latter  is  full  and  complete, 
a'nd  embraces  hardware  of  every  description,  such  as  machin- 
ists', wheelwrights'  and  contractors'  supplies,  builders'  hard- 
ware of  every  description  in  all  the  very  latest  and  improved 
styles,  mechanics'  and  artisan^1  tools,  pocket  and  table  cutlery, 
razors,  etc.,  wrought  steel  ranges,  furnaces,  heaters,  the  best 
coal  stoves,  all  of  the  finest  manufacture.  These  goods  are 
purchased  direct  from  the  most  reliable  makers  and  are  placed 
before  the  patrons  of  the  house  at  prices  that  defy  competition. 
He  also  carries  a  full  stock  of  Safety  bicycles,  ladies'  and  gents', 
both  medium  and  high  grade,  and  sells  on  as  easy  terms  as  any 
house  in  the  city.  Four  assistants  are  employed  and  orders 
are  promptly  filled,  while'satisfaction  is  in  every  case  guaran- 
teed. Mr.  Porter  carries  only  excellent  and  reliable  goods.  He 
conducts  his  business  on  the  soundest  principles  of  integrity 
and  spares  no  pains  to  meet  the  wants  of  his  patrons.  He  is 
an  active  and  enterprising  merchant  and  enjoys  the  confidence 
of  all  with  whom  he  has  any  dealings. 


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E.  BURKHARDT. 

The  leading  marble  and  granite  works  of  Chicago  are  those 
of  which  Mr.  E.  Burkhardt  is  the  experienced  and  enterprising 
proprietor.  Both  as  to  design,  quality  and  finish  his  marble 
mantels  are  recognized  as  the  finest  in  the  market.  The  busi- 
ness was  established  in  1863  by  the  firm  of  Messrs.  Roach  & 
Burkhardt,  first  being  located  on  Clark  street,  and  beginning 
operations  on  a  comparatively  small  scale.  Trade  grew  and 
enlarged  facilities  were  necessitated,  resulting  in  the  formation 
of  the  firm  of  Messrs.  Volk,  Feeney,  Burkharclt&  Roach,  with 
yards  on  Washington  street.  In  1871,  the  great  tire  burned 
them  out,  when  Messrs.  Feeney  &  Burkhardt  continued  the 
business  up  to  1882.  Then  Mr.  Feeney  retired,  and  Mr.  Burk- 
hardt became  the  sole  proprietor.  He  has  manifested  marked 
energy  and  enterprise  and  the  soundest  judgment  in  the 
development  of  his  trade,  and  his  lafge  yards  and  mill  have  a 
desirable  location  on  Kingsbury  and  Ohio  streets,  north  of 
Indiana  street  bridge  and  the  river.  The  premises  are  125  feet 
by  no  in  dimensions,  and  have  all  the  modern  improvements, 
including  two  gangs  of  saws,  one  rubbing  bed,  polishing  and 
finishing  lathes,  etc.,  run  by  a  fine  25  horse  power  engine. 
Mr.  Burkhardt  employs  upward  of  forty  skilled  hands  he^e  in  the 
manufacture  of  line  granite  and  marble  cemetery  work,  head- 
stones, slabs,  columns,  monuments  and  statuary,  all  of  the  most 
artistic  character.  He  makes  a  prominent  specialty  of  high 
grade  marble  mantels  in  the  finest  of  Italian,  Vermont  and 
Tennessee  marbles,  and  in  every  line  offers,  not  only  the  highest 
style  of  workmanship  and  finish,  but  also  the  benefits  of  manu- 
facturers' prices.  He  is  prominent  also  as  a  cut-stone  contract 
tor,  making  a  specialty  of  cut  granite  for  builders'  purposes. 
Mr.  Burkhardt  has  made  a  close  study  of  every  branch  of  the 
trade,  and  is  considered  to  be  an  authority  therein.  He  is  noted 
as  a  designer  of  remarkable  skill  and  ability,  and  has  achieved 
a  national  distinction  in  this  respect.  As  an  example  of  his 
artistic  work,  it  may  be  stated  that  he  made  the  designs,  and 
furnished  and  erected  the  magnificent  soldiers'  monuments, 
built  at  Elgin,  and  Rosehill  111.,  and  every  cemetery  in  this 
vicinity  has  numerous  examples  of  his  monumental  work  in 
marble  and  granite.  Mr.  Burkhardt  is  a  native  of  Erfurt, 
Germany,  and  has  been  a  permanent  resident  of  Chicago  for 
the  past  thirty-five  years,  permanently  respected,  and  a  popular 
public  spirited  citizen,  influential  in  political  circles,  and  though 
frequently  solicited,  has  always  declined  office.  He  has  won 
a  great  success  on  the  basis  of  merit  and  honorable  effort,  and 
is  in  every  respect  a  leading;  representative  in  his  line. 


AETNA   COPYING    COMPANY. 

The  advances  which  have  been  made  during  recent  years 
in  all  that  appertains  to  photography  is  nowhere  more  no- 
ticeable than  with  regard  to  what  is  known  as  'photo  en- 
largement. By  means  of  this  unique  and  beautiful  art,  life- 
size  productions  are  obtained  from  the  miniature  portrait  or 
i-iirti'-i/f-visilr,  which  but  a  few  years  ago  would  have  been 
impossible  otherwise  than  by  the  hand  of  the  artist  and 
painter.  Here  in  Chicago  this  industry  is  represented  by 
the  well-known  and  popular  Aetna  Copying  Co.,  whose 
studio  is  eligibly  located  at  Nos.  349  and  351  W.  Van  Bu- 
ren  street.  This  enterprise  was  established  by  Messrs. 
Mover  i\:  Goodwin  in  i8SS,  and  on  the  secession  of  the  lat- 
ter gentleman  by  the  sale  of  his  interest  in  1889,  the  con- 
cern was  converted  to  a  corporate  organization  under  the 
present  trading  title,  with  an  authorized  capital  of  $50,000, 
and  officered  as  follows:  W.  D.  Moyer,  president;  M.  B. 
Staley,  treasurer ;  S.  F.  Staley,  secretary.  Every  variety  of 
enlarging  is  executed  in  the  highest  style  of  the  art,  and 
portraits  are  exquisitely  finished  either  in  oils,  water  colors, 
pastel  or  India  ink,  constant  employment  being  furnished 
for  a  corps  of  seventeen  skilled  artists.  A  business  is  trans- 
acted through  traveling  and  local  agents,  who  take  orders 
un  sample,  which  is  broadly  distributed  throughout  the 
entire  United  States,  and  the  trade,  already  large,  is  an- 
nually increasing  in  volume  and  value,  and  constitutes  a 
fitting  comment,  in  our  opinion,  of  the  high-class  character 


of  the  work  turned  out  by  this  enterprising  organization. 
This  concern  is  in  all  respects  a  reliable  one  and  merits 
public  confidence.  

H.  R.  SMILEY. 

The  manufacture  of  the  finer  and  more  delicate  sort  of 
scales  is  an  industry  that  calls  into  requisition  the  highest  skill 
and  the  most  ripe  experience.  These  are  possessed  in  a 
pre-eminent  degree  by  Mr.  H.  R.  Smiley,  of  Nos.  77  to  83 
North  Clinton  street,  whose  reputation  has  extended  to  every 
part  of  the  continent.  The  business  was  originated  by  the 
late  Mr.  Lawrence  Ambs,  whose  lamented  decease  in  1889,  de- 
prived Chicago  of  one  of  her  most  talented  and  able  business  men. 
Mr.  Smiley  succeeded  to  the  proprietorship,  having  purchased 
the  good  will  and  premises,  and  has  labored  assiduously  and 
successfully  to  build  up  a  solid  and  prosperous  business  on  the 


old  principles  which  secured  to  hi?  predecessor  such  a  large 
and  influential  connection.  His  elegant  scales  are  classed 
among  the  most  artistic  and  exquisite  productions  that  are  to 
be  found.  They  include  box  and  counter  scales  in  ash, 
cherry,  oak,  ebony  and  Italian  and  Tennessee  marble,  besides 
prescription,  analytical  and  hydrometer  scalesof  every  variety 
of  shape  and  design.  These  articles  are  guaranteed  to  be  ac- 
curate, are  made  of  the  very  best  material  throughout,  the 
pivots  and  bearings  being  of  the  best  English  steel.  .  He  also 
makes  block  weightsof  solid  rod  brass,  and  nest  and  aluminum 
grain  weights  to  suit  all  purposes.  He  manufactures  any  kind 
of  scale  to  order,  for  every  conceivable  purpose,  and  is  con- 
tinually adding  to  the  long  list  of  his  superior  articles  by  the. 
invention  of  new  designs  and  patterns.  Mr.  Smiley  was  born 
in  Boston,  of  an  old  Massachusetts  family,  and  has  had  great 
experience  in  the  profession,  having  held  for  eighteen  years  a 
prominent  position  in  connection  with  the  Howe  and  Fair- 
banks Scale  Co.  He  is  a  business  man  of  great  ability,  and 
commands  the  respect  and  esteem  of  all. 


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CHAS.   TALLMAN. 

No  man  can  lay  claim  to  a  closer  identity  with  real  estate  in 
Chicago  than  Mr.  Charles  Tallman,  for  he  established  himself 
in  the  business  after  the  great  fire  in  1871,  and  was  for  some 
time  on  E.  Washington  street,  though  he  moved  to  his  present 
location  at  896  W.  Twelfth  street  in  December,  1890.  His 
business  comprises  everything  that  comes  under  the  head  of  a 
legitimate  real  estate  business,  such  as  effecting  loans  and 
negotiating  mortgages,  insurance,  collecting  rents,  paying 
taxes,  superintending  repairs,  and  the  general  management  of 
property  for  non-residents.  He  always  has  some  choice  bar- 
gains in  acre  property,  and  likewise  in  improved  city  lots 


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West  side.  He  is  agent  for  the  E.  L.  D. 
located  on  Twelfth  street  boulevard, 
Lincoln,  Robey  and  Thirteenth  streets,  which  isconsidered  by- 
some  to  be  one  of  the  best  investments  on  the  West  side.  He 
also  represents  Daphne  Loomis'  Eighty-seventh  street  addition 
to  SouthChicago,  being  a  subdivision  of  tiveand  one-halfacres 
between  Eighty-seventh  and  Eighty-eight  streets,  and  adjoining 
the  South  Chicago  Electric  Railway.  These  lots  will,  in  all 
probability,  double  in  value  in  a  very  short  time,  as  they  are 
adjacent  to  the  Lake  Shore,  li.  &  O.  and  Rock  Island  Rail- 
roads. Mr.  Tallman  represents  the  Glen  Falls  Insurance  Co. 
of  New  York,  and  can  always  find  an  outlet  for  any  kind  of  risks 
at  good  premiums.  He  follows  his  business  very  closely,  and 
is  continually  in  touch  with  capitalists  and  influential  real  estate 
owners  in  the  city.  Mr.  Tallman  was  born  in  Ogdensburg, 
N.  Y.,  and  came  to  Chicago  in  1851  and  has  made  for  himself 
a  name  and  standing  in  the  trade. 


GEO.  C.  JOHNSON. 

The  stove  and  hardware  business  has  many  representatives 
in  this  city,  some  of  them  being  leaders  in  the  trade,  but 
none  of  them  of  higher  standing  or  reputation  than  Mr.  Geo. 
C.  Johnson,  whose  place  of  business  is  No.  438  W.  Chicago 
avenue.  This  business  has  been  established  for  twelve  years, 
and  has  grown  steadily  from  the  very  first.  Mr.  Johnson  is 
a  young  man  of  the  most  industrious  habits,  and  accustomed 
to  applying  himself  closely  to  business.  He  is  a  native  of 
Chicago,  and  is  one  of  her  most  progressive  business  men. 
He  occupies  the  commodious  store  and  basement,  both  25x85 
feet  in  dimensions,  at  the  above  address.  Here  he  carries  a 
complete  stock  of  the  leading  stoves  and  ranges,  a  full  line 
of  builders'  hardware,  and  all  kinds  of  tinware  and  house 
furnishing  goods.  He  makes  a  specialty  of  the  celebrated 
"Acmee"  and  "Splendid"Vanges.  Hisshop,  in  the  basement, 
is  always  a  busy  place,  where  eight  men  are  constantly  em- 
ployed in  'the  manufacture  of  tinware,  in  which  Mr.  Johnson 
does  a  large  business.  This  house  has  a  most  liberal  patron- 
age, many  of  the  leading  builders  making  all  their  purchases 
of  hardware  through  it,  and  also  giving  Mr.  Johnson 
contracts  for  the  gutters,  heaters,  etc.  Mr.  Johnson  stands 
well  in  business  and  financial  circles,  and  is  regarded  every- 
where as  a  man  of  honor  and  integrity. 


BLOCK-POLLAK   IRON   CO. 

The  trade  in  old  railroad  materials  has  developed  to  propor- 
tions of  enormous  magnitude  and  the  leading  house  engaged 
therein  is  that  of  the  "Block-Pollak  Iron  Company,"  of  which 
Mr.  Emil  Pollak  is  president.  The  business  was  established 
a  number  of  years  ago,  with  headquarters  in  Cincinnati,  O., 
by  the  firm  of  Block  &  Pollak.  They  early  achieved  a  great 
success,  developing  widespread  influential  connections,  and  in 
1884  opened  the  Chicago  branch,  which  has  become  the  center 
of  a  most  important  branch  of  the  trade.  In  July,  1891,  the 
vast  interests  were  duly  organized  and  incorporated  under  the 
style  and  title  of  the  Klock-Pollak  Iron  Co.,  with  a  paid  up 
capital  of  $200,000  and  a  surplus  of  $50,000.  Thus  the  new 
firm  is  financially  strong,  and  has  the  benefit  of  extra  experi- 
ence and  soundest  judgment  in  its  management.  The  Com- 
pany's main  offices  are  in  the  Commerce  Building,  14  Pacific 
avenue,  Chicago,  111.  The  offices  are  centrally  located  and 
admirably  arranged -for  the  needs  of  the  business.  Mr.  Emil 
Pollak  is  the  president  of  the  company  and  also  secretary  and 
treasurer  of  the  Indianapolis  Car  and  Fuel  Company,  and 
president  of  the  famous  Cincinnati  Forge  and  Iron  Company. 
Mr.  Isaac  Block,  the  vice-president,  is  also  a  resident  of  Chi- 
cago. Mr.  Emil  Benjamin,  the  treasurer,  resides  in  Cincinnati, 
while  Mr.  Louis  Benjamin,  the  secretary,  is  a  resident  of  this 
city,  and  devotes  close  attention  to  the  details  of  the  business. 
The  general  manager,  Mr.  Joseph  Block,  is  a  resident  of  Cin- 
cinnati. Mr.  Joseph  Hyman,  the  general  agent,  has  had  long 
experience  in  this  branch  of  trade,  and  is  deservedly  popular 
and  respected,  while  with  characteristic  energy  he  is  steadily 
enlarging  the  business  done  here.  Thus  the  executive  is  in 
every  respect  responsible  and  prominent.  The  company's 
yards  in  Chicago  extend  from  Fifty-second  toFifty-fourth  streets 
between  Wallace  and  Desplaines  streets,  covering  an  area  of 
some  five  acres.  Here  is  erected  a  large  warehouse,  82  by  200 
feet  for  storage  of  materials.  The  yards  are  directly  connected 
by  switches  with  several  of  the  principal  railroads  entering  the 
city.  Thus  they  enjoy  every  facility  for  handling  material,- 
which  they  do  in  carload  lots  only.  In  fact  the  bulk  of  the 
company's  trade  is  with  the  great  leading  railroads  of  America, 
contracting  with  them  for  all  their  old  rails,  wheels,  tires  and 
scrap,  and  which  they  last  year  purchased  to  the  enormous 
amount  of  60,000  tons.  While  old  railroad  material  is  their 
specialty,  yet  the  company  is  prepared  to  buy  old  iron  and  steel 
of  any  description,  in  carload  lots.  It  pays  prompt  cash  and 
highest  rates,  and  is  the  leading  representative  concern  of  the 
kind  in  America,  managed  in  such  an  honorable  and  equitable 
manner,  as  to  permanently  retain  the  confidence  of  the  public 
at  large,  and  the  character  and  magnitude  of  whose  operations 
is  a  powerful  factor  in  the  wholesale  iron  trade. 


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JENKINS  &  THOMPSEN. 

The  inhabitants  of  Chicago  are  lovers  of  elegance  and 
refinement,  and  take  the  greatest  pride  in  the  furnishings  of 
their  homes.  Possibly  there  is  no  city  in  America  where  more 
money  has  been  spent  in  interior  decoration  than  in  Chicago. 
A  prominent  house  doing  business  in  this  line  is  that  known 
by  the  name  of  Jenkins  &  Thompsen.  This  business  was 
established  in  1885  by  Mr.  Jenkins,  on  State  street;  Mr. 
Thompsen  also  being  in  business  elsewhere.  In  January  last 
the  business  style  was  changed  to  the  present  form  by  the 
retirement  of  Mr.  Moffett  and  the  amalgamation  of  the  busi- 
ness interest  of  Mr.  Thompsen  with  those  of  Mr.  Jenkins,  at 
222  N.  State  street.  Here  they  occupy  the  ground  floor  of 
The  handsome  four-story  building,  30x60  feet  in  dimensions, 
and  carry  a  heavy  stock  of  the  finest  designs  in  wallpaper; 
everything  in  the  line  of  decorative  materials,  window  shades, 
etc. ;  also  paints,  artists'  materials,  moldings,  etc.  The 
paperings  and  decorations  are  of  handsome  and  artistic  design, 
and  contain  many  novelties  especially  selected  by  the  firm. 
Thirty-five  skilled  workmen  are  employed  constantly  in  decor- 
ating, frescoing,  calcimining,  etc.,  the  house  never  having  an 
unoccupied  season.  Both  members  of  the  firm  are  practical 
painters  and  decorators,  and  bring  to  bear  the  advantages  of 
their  long  experience  in  perfecting  the  finest  effects.  The 
house  is  well  patronized,  many  of  the  most  prominent  citizens 
of  the  North  side  being  regular  customers,  and  the  general 
trade  extends  all  over  the  city.  The  gentlemen  at  the  head  of 
this  concern  are  well  known  to  the  business  world  and  are 
everywhere  held  in  the  highest  esteem.  Mr.  Jenkins  is  a 
native  of  Shelby,  Ind.,  and  Mr.  Thompsen  was  born  in  Den- 
mark. 

J.  S.  YOUNG. 

In  this  age  of  advancement  every  city,  town,  village  and 
hamlet  has  its  humane  society,  and  of  more  benefit  and 
practical  use  than  all  of  these  is  the  veterinary  surgeon.  At 
NTos.  18  and  20  South  Ann  street,  corner  of  Washington,  Dr. 
J.  S.  Young  has  erected  a  handsome  two-story  brick  building 
at  a  cost  of  f  to.ooo,  50  feet  by  180  feet  in  size,  as  an  infirm- 
ary or  hospital  for  all  domestic  animals,  fully  equipped  to  the 
most  minute  particular  for  the  treatment  of  horses,  cattle, 
dogs,  cats  and  domestic  animals.  The  doctor,  who  is  a  well- 
known  veterinary,  opened  in  this  city  in  1873,  and  has  made 
the  diseases  and  injuries  of  animals  a  study  ever  since,  and  is 
considered  an  authority  on  ail  matters  in  his  line.  His  office 
and  laboratory,  which  is  in  the  front  of  his  infirmary  building, 
is  stocked  with  a  full  line  of  drugs,  chemicals,  oils  and  instru- 
ments necessary  for  the  proper  management  of  his  business. 
The  doctor  resides  in  a  handsome  home  at  No.  341  W. 
Washington  street,  but  has  direct  telephone  communication 
with  his  hospital,  and  responds  promptly  to  all  calls,  day  or 
night.  The  capacity  of  the  hospital  is  forty  horses.  Dr. 
Young  is  a  native  of  England,  but  has  resided  in  Chicago  for 
the  past  twenty  years 


SHEALY'S  STEAM   LAUNDRY. 

One  of  the  most  reliable  and  popular  steam  laundries  in  this 
section  of  Chicago  is  that  of  Mr.  Joe  Shealy,  eligibly  located 
at  478  Ogden  avenue.  Mr.  Shealy  first  commenced  business 
on  llalsted  street  in  1882,  and  eventually  in  1887  removed  to 
his  present  location.  He  occupies  a  spacious  ground  floor, 
25x80  feet  in  area,  with  boiler  house  in  the  rear.  The  laundry 
is  fully  supplied  with  the  latest  improved  apparatus,  appliances 
and  machinery,  including  three  washing  machines,  wringers, 
ironing  machines,  etc.,  operated  by  a  sixteen  horse  steam 
engine  and  boiler.  Over  i.Soo  shirts  are  washed  here  weekly, 
in  addition  to  large  quantities  of  collars,  cuffs  and  other  goods 
too  numerous  to  particularize.  All  work  is  executed  in  a  most 
.careful  manner  without  injury  to  garments  and  fully  equal  to 
that  of  any  similar  concern  in  the  country.  Twenty-four  skilled 
hands  are  employed,  while  the  prices  charged  are  extremely 
moderate.  Three  delivery  wagons  are  constantly  employed  and 
goods  are  called  for  and  delivered  free  in  any  part  of  the  city. 


Mr.  Shealy  has  thirty-eight  agencies  inthecity.  He  has  obtained 
an  excellent  reputation  with  hotel  keepers,  families  and  individuals 
and  makes  a  specialty  of  lace  curtains  and  shirts.  Mr. 
Shealy  was  born  in  Delphi,  Ind.,  but  has  lived  in  Chicago 
for  the  past  twenty-four  years.  He  is  an  honorable  and  ener- 
getic business  man,  who  is  very  popular  with  the  general  pub- 
lic. The  telephone  call  of  the  laundry  is  7152,  and  Mr.  Shealy 
is  a  prominent  member  of  the  Chicago  Laundry  Men's  Asso- 
ciation. 

GRANT  BROTHERS. 

As  well  equipped  and  as  fashionable  a  tailoring  establish- 
ment as  can  be  found  in  the  city  of  Chicago  is  that  of  the 
Grant  Bros.,  at  number  452  Ogden  avenue.  These  gentlemen 
are  natives  of  Scotland  and  have  resided  in  Chicago  about  six 
years.  They  are  both  practical  tailors  and  have  had  a  long  and 
careful  training  in  the  business.  Mr.  Aleck  Grant  was  formerly 
with  Alex.  Dunlap,  merchant  tailor  on  Dearborn  street,  and 
Mr.  John  Grant  learned  his  trade  with  one  of  the  largest  estab- 
lishments of  the  kind  in  London,  Kng.  These  gentlemen  have 
become  well  known  as  experienced  and  painstaking  artists, 
and  as  ones  who  give  full  satisfaction  to  their  customers.  Their 
store  is  25x80  feet  in  dimensions,  with  work  room  in  the  rear. 
The  store  is  elegantly  furnished  and  contains  a  well-selected 
assortment  of  all  the  latest  patterns  of  the  best  product  of  the 
weaver's  art.  The  stock  embraces  the  finest  tweeds,  cloths, 
cassimeres,  serges,  flannels  worsteds  and  other  fine  goods. 
The  business  of  the  house  is  extensive,  the  patrons  being 
from  all  sections  of  the  city.  The  proprietors  give  per- 
sonal attention  to  the  perfection  of  all  garments  that  leave 
the  establishment,  and  the  prices  are  remarkably  low.  Mr. 
Aleck  Grant  is  a  member  of  the  Highland  Association  of 
Illinois,  the  Caledonian  Society  of  Chicago  and  the  Royal 
Arcanum.  Mr.  John  Grant  is  a  member  of  the  Highland 
Association  of  Illinois  and  is  prominent  in  social  circles. 
These  are  young  men  of  ability  and  the  highest  standing 
in  the  business  world  and  are  esteemed  highly  by  all  who 
know  them. 


F.  WEINER. 

Among  the  oldest  established  and  most  deservedly  success- 
ful houses  engaged  in  this  important  line  of  business  on  this 
thoroughfare  is  that  of  Mr.  F.  Weiner,  wholesale  and  retail 
dealer  in  hams,  shoulders,  bacon,  lard  and  all  kinds  of 
first-class  fresh  and  salt  meats,  at  No.  2359  Wentworth  avenue, 
corner  of  Twenty-fourth  street.  This  gentleman  is  of  German 
birth  and  has  been  a  respected  citizen  of  Chicago  for  the  past 
twenty-five  years.  Having  acquired  a  thorough  knowledge  of 
the  business  by  practical  experience,  he  inaugurated  his  present 
enterprise  in  1869,  and  it  at  once  became  the  center  of  a  first- 
class  and  influential  trade  that  has  since  steadily  increased. 
Mr.  Weiner  occupies  the  ground  floor  of  a  two-story  frame 
structure,  having  a  frontage  of  twenty  feet  on  Wentworth  avenue 
and  of  sixty  on  Twenty-fourth  street.  These  spacious  prem- 
ises are  admirably  appointed  and  fitted  up  with  special 
reference  to  the  trade,  which  involves  the  daily  handling  of 
large  quantities  of  fresh  and  salt  meats  of  all  kinds,  and  which 
in  quantity,  excellence,  quality  and  variety  are  unsurpassed  by 
any  similar  house  in  this  section  of  the  city.  The  stock 
embraces  the  finest  of  everything  in  this  line,  and  Mr.  Weiner, 
having  excellent  cold  storage  facilities,  is  enabled  to  supply  his 
patrons  with  the  best  ot  wholesome  foods  during  all  seasons 
of  the  year,  and  at  lowest  prices.  The  utmost  neatness  and 
cleanliness  are  observed,  polite  assistants  attend  promptly  to 
customers,  and  orders  are  called  for  and  delivered  at  residences 
free  ot  charge.  Being  an  expert  judge  of  meats  in  the  carcass 
or  on  the  hoof,  '~e  selects  only  the  very  best  from  the  most  reli- 
able sources. and  his  house  holds  a  most  enviable  reputation  for 
handling  only  first-class  commodities  and  for  fair,  square  deal- 
ings with  patrons.  Mr.  Weiner  is  a  pleasant,  courteous  gentle- 
man and  enjoys  the  fullest  confidence  of  the  trade  and  the 
community  at  large.  In  all  his  transactions  he  is  accounted  as 
an  honorable  enterprising  and  energetic  man  and  customers 
can  always  count  upon  honest  and  honorable  treatment. 


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THE 

METROPOLIS  OF  THE 


THE     BYRKIT     HALL     SHEATHING 
COMPANY. 


LATH 


The  march  of  improvement  in  the  line  of 
the  architect  and  the  builder  had  benefited 
almost  ever^  feature  of  the  construction  of 
buildings  except  that  of  the  lathing,  which 
remained  at  a  standstill  until  the  introduc- 
tion of  the  Patent  Byrkit  and  Hall  Sheathing 
Lath,  and  which  has  proved  the  greatest 
boon  to  the  builder,  the  plasterer,  and  the 
owner  and  occupants  of  all  houses  into 
which  it  has  been  introduced.  The  busi- 
ness of  both  the  ISyrkit  and  Hall  interests 
were  duly  consolidated  in  1887,  and  the 
"Byrkit-Hal!  Sheathing  Lath  Company" 
organized  with  an  authorized  capital  of 
0,000,  of  which  $200,000  has  been  paid  in,  the  com- 
pany developing  a  trade  national  in  extent,  not  in  the 


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direct  supply  of  this  splendid  lathing,  but  also  in  the 
sale  of  its  special  machines  for  making  the  lath.  Already 
over  150  of  the  leading  manufacturers  of  lumber  and 
builders'  woodwork  are  producing  this  improved  lath,  and  it 
is  kept  in  stock  by  the  most  enterprising  dealers  everywhere. 
Once  used,  no  architect,  builder  or  owner  will  ever  leave  it  out 
of  his  specifications  thereafter.  The  Byrkit  lath  is  matched, 
or  tongued  and  grooved,  rendering  it  wind  proof.  It  is 
dressed  to  an  even  thickness  on  the  face  side  of  the  lath. 
When  the  plastering  is  applied  it  fills  up  the  pores  of  the  wood, 
and  all  danger  of  cracking  is  obviated,  if  the  sheathing  has 
been  properly  nailed.  The  great  curse  of  and  objection  to  the 
old  style  of  lathing  and  plastering  is,  that  it  is  not  wind  proof, 
and  is  very  liable  to  crack — in  fact  does  crack  go  times  in  a 
100.  The  Byrkit  sheathing  lath  are  only  I  }^  inches  wide  on 
the  face,  with  J^  inch  spaces;  between  that  are  5-lft  of  an 
inch  deep,  thus  giving  the  plasterer  a  chance  to  work  his  thick- 
mortar  with  the  hair  into  the  clinches,  cementing  all  solid  to- 
gether, and  making  a  solid  hard  and  smooth  wall,  the  delight 
of  all  sul  sequent  occupants  of  the  premises.  Architects  and 


owners  will  consult  their  best  interest  by  specifying  it  in  all 
contracts,  as  the  edifice  into  which  it  is  introduced  is  stronger, 
handsomer  and  warmer  than  those  with  old  style  lath,  while 
it  will  rent  quicker,  and  sell  at  a  better  price.  It  is  n.nv  in  use 
in  upward  of  10,000  buildings  — churches,  schools,  hotels, 
business  blocks,  dwellings  and  publi ;  buildings,  and  in  all  cases 
"fills  a  long  felt  want."  Mr,  Henry  Colbu'rn,  the  president 
of  the  company,  is  a  lumber  merchant  and  a  prominent  resident 
of  Indianapolis,  specially  qualified  to  discharge  the  duties  de- 
volving upon  him.  Mr.  A.  A.  Adair,  the  popular  and  ener- 
getic secretary  and  treasurer,  is  personally  in  charge  of  the 
office  here,  lie  is  a  well-known  business  man,  for  a  number  of 
years  actively  engaged  in  the  book  and  stationery  business, 
and  whose  excellent  executive  methods,  specially  benefit  the 
interests  of  all  customers.  Mr.  Adair  is  a  native  of  Zanes- 
ville,  O  ,  and  though  still  youiig,  is  a  war  veteran,  having  vol- 
unteered soon  after  the  war  of  the  Rebellion  broke  out,  in  the 
78th  Ohio  Infantry.  Those  desiring  full  information,  book  of 
testimonials,  and  samples,  should  send  to  the  company's  offices 
in  trie  Gaff  building,  j_;n  to  236  I. a 
Salle  street.  The  Byrkit-Hall  shea- 
thing lath  is  a  great  step  forward.  It 
is  fast  displacing  the  old-time  lath, 
and  is  one  of  the  great  staple  modern 
improvements,  bound  to  rapidly  come 
into  general  use. 


G.  A.   LIPPS. 

A  South  side  establishment  that 
does  the  finest  class  of  upholstering 
and  decorating  of  furniture,  is  that  of 
G.  A.  Lipps,  at  No.  124  Thirty-first 
street.  Mr.  Lipps  is  a  young  man, 
born  and  raised  in  Chicago,  and  is  a 
practical  upholsterer  of  the  most  art- 
istic taste.  He  employes  five  assist- 
ants and  his  establishment  occupies 
the  ground  floor  and  basement  of  the 
building,  25x1  co  feet.  The  store  is 
in  front  and  the  workshop  in  the  rear, 
while  the  basement  is  used  for  stor- 
age. The  business  was  established 
in  1888  by  the  firm  of  Sues  &  Lipps, 
Mr.  Lipps  succeeding  as  sole  pro- 
prietor in  1889.  All  kinds  of  up- 
holstering.and  decorating  is  done,  as 
well  as  everything  connected  with 
the  repair  and  renovation  of  furniture, 
carpets,  etc.  Hair  mattresses  are  also 
made  to  order  and  renovated.  Furni- 
ture is  cleaned,  polished  and  packed 
and  loose  covers  are  cut,  fitted  and 
sewed.  Carpets  are  taken  up,  cleaned 
by  steam  and  relaid.  A  liberal 
patronage  is  enjoyed,  which  the  quality  of  the  work  done  and 
the  reasonableness  of  the  charges  made,  more  than  warrant. 


G.  MERZ. 

Among  the  great  representative  houses  in  Chicago,  which 
are  devoted  to  the  manufacture  of  cigar  boxes,  etc.,  the 
Northwestern  Steam  Cigar  Box  Manufactory,  at  209  to  213 
Superior  street,  of  which  Mr.  G.  Merz  is  the  estimable  pro- 
prietor, must  be  given  the  leading  place.  Mr.  Mcr/. 
began  the  business  in  1867  on  Kinzie  street,  and,  although 
burned  out  by  the  great  fire  of  1871,  immediately  resumed 
operations,  and  eight  years  afterward  built  his  present  fac- 
tory, a  substantial  three-story  brick,  with  basement,  meas- 
uring 80x130  feet,  and  exactly  suited  to  the  requirements  of 
the  industry.  The  motive  force  is  steam,  supplied  by  a 
fifty  horse  power  engine,  and  every  part  of  the  great  equip- 
ment is  the  most  improved  that  is  known  to  the  trade.  A 
staff  of  eighty  expert  assistants  are  constantly  employed 


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among  whom  are  some  of  the  most  skilful  designers  of  la- 
bels, etc.,  that  are  to  be  found.  The  line  embraces  cigar 
boxes  and  all  kinds  of  cigarmakers'  supplies,  such  as  rib- 
bons, labels,  moulds,  presses,  boards  and  cutters,  and  it  is 
a  well  substantiated  fact  that  all  goods  turned  out  here  are  of 
the  very  best  quality,  and  -pre-eminently  adapted  for  their 
various  uses.  Boxes  are  also  made  for  soaps,  perfumery,  con- 
fectionery, etc. ,  and  gotten  up  in  the  most  attractive  and  con- 
venient styles.  The  productions  of  this  house  deservedly 
bear  the  highest  reputation  throughout  the  Western  states, 
and  Mr.  Merz  is  adding  daily  to  the  scores  of  city  patrons, 
who  invariably  place  their  orders  with  him.  This  gentle- 
man is  a  native  of  Switzerland,  but  has  during  his  residence 
of  upward  of  a  quarter  of  a  century  in  Chicago  acquired  a 
thorough  knowledge  of  the  wants  of  the  best  class  of  trade. 
He  is  an  active  Free  Mason  and  a  large  capitalist,  being 
one  of  the  most  prominent  real  estate  owners  in  the  city, 
and  enjoys  the  respect  and  warm  regard  of  all  who  have 
ever  been  thrown  in  contact  with  him. . 


EQUITABLE  STORAGE  WAREHOUSE. 

We  have  great  pleasure  in  bringing  to  the  notice  of  our 
readers  an  establishment  formed  in  1887, and  which  under  able 
management  is  rapidly  coming  into  prominence,  for  the 
storage  of  merchandise,  furniture,  and  valuables,  namely,  the 
Equitable  Storage  Warehouse,  on  the  corner  of  W.  Randolph 
and  Ann  streets,  of  which  Mr.  A.  D.  Daly  is  the  popular  pro- 
prietor. The  building  is  a  substantial  three-story  brick  struc- 
ture giving  an  area  of  no  less  than  55,000  square  feet,  and 
admirably  adapted  to  the  purposes  for  which  it  is  used.  Here 
the  finest  facilities  exist  for  the  storage  of  furniture,  pianos, 
carriages  and  goods  of  all  kinds,  large  steel  safety  vaults 
being  provided  for  jewelry,  silver,  valuable  records,  etc. 
The  building  is  absolutely  fire  and  burglar-proof,  and  offers 
the  most  secure  resting  place  for  these  precious  articles.  Mr. 
Daly  moves  goods,  etc. ,  to  and  from  any  part  of  the  city, 
employing  eight  horses  in  this  branch  of  industry,  packs  for 
shipment  in  the  most  careful  manner,  and  makes  liberal  cash 
advances  on  all  articles  stored  on  his  premises.  Among  his 
permanent  patrons  are  numbered  Messrs.  F.  C.  Austin  & 
Co.,  railroad  grading  and  well  machinery,  and  Mr.  Geo. 
Schweinforth,  flour,  grain,  etc.  Inquiries  are  now  pouring 
in  from  great  firms  in  New  York,  and  other  leading  centers  of 
the  Union,  whose  business  requires  the  use  of  a  reliable  ware 
house  such  as  this,  and  undoubtedly  Mr.  Daly  has,  in  his 
growing  connection  with  the  East  a  fertile  field  of  useful- 
ness that  will  bring  in  a  rich  harvest  in  the  near  future. 
The  rates  charged  here  are  lower  than  any  other  storage 
house  in  the  city.  Fifteen  careful  and  experienced  hands 
are  constantly  employed,  and  are  always  under  the  closest 
personal  supervision  of  the  practical  and  attentive  proprie- 
tor. This  gentleman  came  from  Montreal,  Canada,  six 
years  ago,  and  is  to  be  heartily  congratulated  on  his  phe- 
nomenal success. 

SMITH-OBERGFELL  MFG.  CO. 

The  extensive  building  enterprises  that  have  made  this  cicy 
so  great  have  given  rise  to  many  manufacturing  plants  that 
supply  the  demand  for  building  materials.  Oneof  the  leading 
companies,  for  reliability  and  extent  of  plant,  is  the  Smith- 
Obergfell  .Manufacturing  Company.  This  business  was  es- 
tablished in  i  Sgo,  by  Smith,  Obergfell  and  Lanson,  and 
was  changed  to  the  present  form  and  incorporated  in  1891, 
with  a  capitalization  of  $10,000.  The  officers  of  the  company 
are  prominent  and  well-known  business  men,  who  are  thor- 
oughly familiar  with  all  the  details  of  the  business  and  have  a 
business  connection  of  high  order  with  leading  builders  and 
contractors.  Thl  president  is  Mr.  Ferd.  Smith,  and  the  sec- 
retary and  treasurer  is  Mr.  Fred.  Obergfell.  The  business  is 
conducted  at  Nos.  367,  369  and  371  Sedgwick  street,  near 
Schiller,  where  the  company  has  a  fine  mill  and  complete 
plant.  The  factory  is  a  three-story  brick  structure,  40x120  feet 
in  dimensions,  being  thoroughly  equipped  with  all  the  latest 
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improvements  in  woodworking  machinery,  including  the  finest 
planing,  sawing,  turning,  grooving,  mortising,  dovetailing  and 
moulding  machines;  the  whole  being  driven  by  .-team  power 
supplied  by  a  fifty  horse-power  engine.  The  entire  premises 
cover  an  area  of  75x204  feet,  and  the  large  yards  are  thor- 
oughly stocked  with  great  quantities  of  well  seasoned  lumber 
of  all  kinds,  both  pine  and  the  finest  hardwoods.  This  com- 
pany has  a  reputation  of  high  order  for  making  a  very  superior 
grade  of  builders'  supplies,  consisting  of  sash,  doors,  blinds, 
etc.,  also  frames,  brackets,  balustersand  interior  finish.  Their 
work  has  become  very  popular,  and  is  in  great  demand  every" 
where.  Thirty  experienced  workmen  are  employed,  and  the 
company  has  a  large  trade  in  thecity  and  state,  supplying  many 
leading  contractors  and  builders.  The  officers  at  the  head  of 
this  concern  are  gentlemen  of  well-known  ability  and  recognized 
business  standing.  Mr.  Smith  is  a  native  of  Denmark,  and  has 
resided  in  Chicago  since  childhood.  Mr.  Obergfell  was  born 
in  this  city,  and  has  hosts  of  friends.  Both  are  highly  esteemed 
everywhere. 

ALBERT  NAFZIGER. 

The  drugstore  of  Mr.  Albert  Nafziger,  at  296  VV.  Division 
street,  has  now  come  to  be  recognized  as  one  of  the  prominent 
business  institutions  in  this  particular  section  of  the  city.  It 
was  founded  in  1887  by  Mr.  R.  Stangohl,  and  has  been  under 
the  direction  of  the  present  proprietor  since  1889.  The  situa- 
tion of  the  store  is  a  most  eligible  one,  and  with  its  handsome 
plate  glass  front,  dark  wood  fixtures,  and  massive  soda  foun- 
tain, it  has.  at  all  times  a  most  attractive  and  pleasing  appear- 
ance. Mr.  N'afziger  has  at  all  times  in  stock  a  choice 
selection  of  pure  drugs  and  chemicals,  proprietary  preparations, 
family  medicines,  toilet  articles,  perfumes,  soaps,  brushes, 
combs,  sponges  surgical  appliances,  fancy  goods,  and  the 
usual  assemblage  of  goods  that  come  under  the  head  of  drug- 
gists' sundries.  Special  attention  is  devoted  to  comoounding 
physicians'  prescriptions  and  family  recipes,  this  department 
being  in  charge  of  a  thoroughly  competent  graduate  pharma- 
cist, and  under  the  direct  supervision  of  the  proprietor.  The 
'pharmacy  and  laboratory  are  carefully  furnished  with  every 
necessary  apparatus  for  the  delicate  responsibilities  involved, 
and  Mr.  Nafziger  manufactures  all  his  own  essences  and  ex- 
tracts so  as  to  secure  purity  in  dispensing  recipes.  Born  in 
Germany  and  a  graduate  of  the  University  of  Berlin,  Mr. 
Nafziger,  who  is  comparatively  a  young  man,  came  to  Chicago 
five  years  ago,  and  has  already  attained  much  popularity,  as 
the  policy  upon  which  his  business  is  conducted  is  character- 
ized by  a  careful1  regard  for  the  interests  of  his  patrons. 


CHAS.  WIRTH  &.  CO. 

Among  the  prominent  houses  dealing  in  stoves,  tin  and 
hardware  is  that  of  Chas.  Wirth  &  Co.  The  business  of  this 
house  has  been  established  fourteen  years  and  has  been 
remarkably  successful.  The  founders  were  Leon  &  Freytag, 
who  were  succeeded  in  1889  by  Wirth  &  Newhouse.  In  Jan- 
uary last  Mr.  A.  O.  Froebe  purchased  Mr.  Newhouse's 
interest  and  the  present  style  of  firm  name  was  adopted.  Mr. 
Chas.  Wirth  is  a  native  of  Chicago,  where  he  has  always 
resided.  He  is  a  prominent  member  of  the  Royal  League  and 
the  Order  of  the  Iron  Hall.  Mr.  A.  O.  Froebe  was  born  in 
Germany,  and  came  direct  to  Chicago  in  1873.  From  1883 
to  1888  he  lived  in  Kansas  City,  but  returned  to  Chicago  after 
being  a  member  of  the  firm  of  Wolf  &  Co. ,  furniture  manu- 
facturers, for  five  years,  in  the  city  by  the  Kan.  This  house 
is  substantial  and  progressive.  The  firm  occupy  the  ground  floor 
and  basement  of  the  premises  No.  827  Milwaukee  avenue, 
and  165  West  Division  street,  having  a  frontage  of  25  feet  no 
each  street  and  a  depth  of  75  feet.  Here  they  carry  an 
immense  stock  of  all  kinds  of  stoves  and  ranges,  tools,  shelf 
hardware,  furnishings  for  builders,  cutlery  and  tinware. 
Jobbing  is  done  at  reasonable  rates.  The  house  enjoys  an 
excellent  reputation,  and  a  most  liberal  patronage.  The  pro- 
prietors are  well  known  in  business  circles  and  are  everywhere  • 
held  in  the  highest  esteem. 


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METROPOLIS  OF  THE 


RAYMOND   BROS. 

Among  the  prominent  transfer  and  teaming;  establishments 
of  Chicago  a  leading  position  is  occupied  by  the  Michigan 
Central  Railroad  Transfer  Co.,  located  at  the  foot  of  S. 
Water  street,  whose  proprietors,  H.  V.  \  II.  K.  Raymond, 
are  well-known  as  enterprising  and  reliable  business  men 
by  the  whoje  commercial  community  of  the  city.  Mr.  T. 
Raymond  founded  the  house  thirty  years  ago,  conducting  it 
in  a  systematic,  well-balanced  way,  that  secured  the  confi- 
dence of  all  and  established  it  upon  a  firm  and  enduring 
basis.  In  1889,  the  present  proprietors  succeeded,  admitting 
Mr.  Johnson  in  the  following  March,  but  dissolving  again  a 
few  months  later,  and  remaining  as  at  present  constituted 
ever  since.  They  are  the  cartage  agents  for  the  Michigan 
Central  Railway  Company, and  hold  beside  many  contracts  with 
(he  most  important  linns  in  the  city,  who  find  their  orders 
carried  out  here  with  the  greatest  promptitude  and  care. 
They  have  every  facility  for  the  important  work,  occupying 
premises  specially  built  for  the  purpose,  and  which  afford 
the  finest  accommodation  for  both  horses  and  vehicles.  The 
business  requires  the  constant  services  of  fifteen  experienced 
and  careful  hands  and  thirty  horses,  and  is  daily  growing 
in  magnitude  and  importance.  The  arrangements  are  per- 
fect in  every  respect  as  regards  stabling,  wagon  and  buggy 
room,  wash  house,  feed,  storage,  etc.,  and  fifty  stalls  and 
two  boxes  are  available  for  boarders,  half  of  these  being  oc- 
cupied at  the  present  time.  An  elevator  of  4,000  pounds' 
capacity  runs  to  every  floor,  and,  taken  as  a  whole,  it  would 
be  impossible  to  find  premises  which  are  more  eminently 
suited  to  the  business  in  any  part  of  the  city.  The  Messrs, 
Raymond  are  renowned  for  the  care  they  exercise  in  moving 
the  immense  mass  of  goods  passing  through  their  hands,  and 
having  at  command  superior  equipment  and  experienced  help, 
they  are  prepared  to  execute  all  commissions  in  the  most 
satisfactory  and  expeditious  manner. 


WEGNER  &OLSEN. 

I 

A  branch  of  industry  of  a  very  useful  and  important  char 
acter  in  this  section  of  Chicago  is  the  manufacture  of  beer 
stills,  railroad  tanks,  etc.  In  this  connection  special  reference 
is  made  to  the  representative  and  progressive  firm  of  Messrs. 
Wegner  &  Olsen,  whose  office  is  located  at  44  \V.  Lake  street. 
The  firm's  factories  are  at  43  to  45  \V.  Lake  street  and  12  to 
16  Milwaukee  avenue.  The  various  departments  of  the  works 
are  fully  equipped  with  the  latest  improved  tools,  machinery 
and  appliances,  operated  by  steam  power.  The  area  of  the 
factories  is  80x40  feet,  and  35x150  feet.  Messrs.  Wegner  & 
Olsen  manufacture  extensively  beer  stills,  railroad  tanks  and 
all  kinds  of  distiller's,  brewers'  and  vinegar  tubs,  cisterns, 
milk  vats,  etc.  Only  the  best  and  most  carefully  selected 
materials  are  utilized,  and  the  articles  turned  out  are  unrivaled 
for  strength,  finish  and  workmanship.  The  firm  carefully  fills 
orders  at  the  lowest  possible  prices,  and  their  trade,  which  is 
steadily  increasing  extends  throughout  the  Middle,  Western 
and  Northwestern  States.  The  sales  for  the  past  year  amounted 
to  $70,000.  This  business  was  established  in  1889  by  Messrs. 
Wegner  &  Westerholm,  who  conducted  it  till  March  I,  1891, 
when  Mr.  Westerholm  retired  and  Mr.  C.  Olsen  became  a 
partner.  They  at  first  employed  three  men;  no\v  forty-live 
skilled  workmen  are  required,  Both  partners  are  thoroughly 
practical  and  expert  workmen,  fully  conversant  with  every  tie- 
tail  of  this  industry,  and  the  requirements  of  the  most  exacting 
patrons.  The  firm  has  just  completed  contracts  for  the  Hla- 
dovec  Brewing  Company  and  the  Independent  Brewing  Com- 
pany of  this  city,  and  are  now  constructing  tubs  for  the  Menu 
&  Yabler  Brewing  Company  of  this  city.  They  are  also  mak- 
ing tubs  for  the  annex  of  Thieme  &  Wagner  Brewing  Com- 
pany at  La  Fayette,  Ind.  Mr.  Wegner  was  born  in  Germany, 
and  Mr.  Olsen  in  Norway.  They  have  both  resided  in  the 
United  States  the  greater  part  of  their  lives,  and  are  highly 
esteemed  in  trade  circles  for  their  integrity  and  energy,  while 
their  success  in  this  business  is  as  substantial  as  it  is  well  de- 
served. 


CHAS.  F.  ELMES. 

The  annually  increasing  demand  for  steam  power  machinery 
in  the  United  States  necessitates  correspondingly  extensive 
facilities  for  their  production,  hence  the  building  of  steam 
engines,  boilers,  etc  ,  constitutes  a  very  important  branch  of 
industry.  Among  the  representative  and  reliable  houses 
engaged  in  this  trade  in  Chicago,  special  mention  should  be 
made  of  that  of  Mr.  Chas.  F.  Elmes,  engineer,  founder  and 
machinist,  whose  works  are  situated  on  Fulton  and  [efferson 
streets.  This  business  was  founded  in  1881  by  Mr,  C.  I). 
Elmes.  He  was  succeeded  by  his  son,  the  present  proprietor, 
who  is  a  thoroughly  practical  and  expert  mechanical  engineer 
and  machinist,  fully  conversant  with  every  detail  of  this  indus- 
try and  the  requirements  of  patrons.  He  occupies  and  owns 
a  substantial  two-story  building,  50x135  feet  in  area,  lully 
supplied  with  modern  tools  and  machinery,  operated  by  a  fifty 
horse  power  steam  engine.  Here  he  employs  fifty  skilled  work- 
men and  manufactures  automaticand  marine  engines,  hydraulic 
presses  and  pumps  for  all  purposes,  steam  fire  pumps  and 
Willard's  patent  steam  hammers.  He  also  promptly  rebuilds 
fire  engines  and  makes  to  order  all  kinds  of  machinery.  His 
steam  engines,  pumps,  etc.,  are  made  of  the  best  materials 
and  are  unsurpassed  for  efficiency,  reliability  and  economy, 
while  they  are  the  embodiments  of  mechanical  workmanship  of 
the  highest  order  of  perfection.  They  are  adapted  for  all 
kinds  of  service  and  have  proved  their  superiority  when  brought 
into  competition  with  those  of  other  makers,  while  the  prices 
quoted  for  them  are  exceedingly  just  and  moderate.  Mr. 
Klmes  makes  a  specialty  of  fire  boat  machinery,  having  built 
machinery  for  both  Chicago  and  Milwaukee  fire  boats.  In 
consequence  of  a  steadily  increasing  patronage  Mr.  Elmes 
soon  intends  to  make  a  large  addition  to  his  works.  His  trade 
extends  throughout  all  sections  of  Chicago  and  the  state,  and 
every  effort  is  made  to  give  entire  satisfaction  to  patrons.  Mr. 
Elmes  was  born  in  Maine,  but  has  resided  in  Chicago  for  the 
last  thirty  years.  He  is  highly  esteemed  in  trade  circles  for  his 
mechanical  skill  and  integrity,  and  justly  merits  the  liberal  and 
influential  patronage  secured  in  this  valuable  industry. 


ERHART&  BERNARD. 

The  really  most  important  business  in  a  community  is  the 
family  grocer.  He  it  is  who  supplies  us  with  that  choice  selection 
of  edibles  and  condiments  which,  separate  or  combined  in  the 
quantities  only  known  to  the  cook,  become  either  the  staff  or 
sauce  of  life.  It  is  our  grocer  who  sells  us  the  fruits  of  many 
climes,  all  properly  prepared,  and  ready  for  household  use;  but 
it  is  necessary  to  healthfulness  that  these  same  groceries  shall 
be  pure,  clean  and  fresh,  and  too  much  caution  cannot  be  taken 
to  guard  against  imposition  in  this  important  part  of  domestic 
life.  The  safest  and  best  manner  is  to  select  as  family  grocers 
only  those  who  are  perfectly  reliable,  and  understand  their 
business  that  they  themselvs  may  not  be  imposed  upon  in  buy- 
ing, and  unwittingly  impose  upon  their  trade.  Such  a  firm  as 
one  can  select  with  perfect  confidence  is  that  of  Erhart  & 
Bernard  of  291  W.  Twelfth  street,  near  Halsted.  This  firm  is 
composed  of  three  young  men,  F.  Erhart,  A.  and  N.  Bernard, 
all  experienced  in  their  line,  and  who,  in  their  finely  lilted  and 
well-stocked  store,  carry  a  most  complete  line  of  staple  and 
fancy  groceries,  including  everything  these  comprehensive 
terms  may  imply,  and  making  a  specialty  of  the  best  brands  of 
flour.  Although  in  business  for  themselves  but  a  short  time, 
they  employ  a  competent  number  of  clerks,  who  keep  two  family 
delivery  wagons  busy  distributing  their  orders  in  all  parts  of 
the  city.  One  of  their  conveniences  is  they  can  take  orders  by 
their  telephone,  No.  4378,  and  deliver  immediately.  All  of  the 
members  of  the  firm  are  natives  of  Chicago,  have  grown  up 
with  it,  and  take  an  active  interest  in  everything  pertaining  t<> 
the  city's  welfare.  They  are  also  proprietor's  of  a  fine  livery 
business  on  Blue  Island  avenue,  and  is  one  of  the  best  in  that 
locality.  They  also  conduct  an  extensive  carriage  business  at 
the  rear  of  No.  291  W.  Twelfth  street,  where  the  best  line  of 
buggies,  carriages,  phaetons,  carts  and  other  vehicles  are  kept 
in  stock  at  all  times. 


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W.  D.   MARTIN  &  SON. 

The  position  of  Chicago  in  the  machinery  trade  of  the  west- 
ern, northwestern  and  southwestern  sections  of  the 
country  is  beyond  question  the  leading  one,  and  the  -rapid 
development  of  this  interest  greatly  conduces  to  the  permanent 
prosperity  of  the  great  metropolis  of  Illinois  state.  Among 
the  leading  manufacturing  establishments,  actively  engaged  in 
a  special  line  of  production  in  this  connection,  is  that  of 
Messrs.  W.  1).  Martin  &  Son,  whose  well-appointed  office  and 
factory  are  located  at  No.  17  S.  Canal  street.  This  enter- 
prise was  established  by  Messrs.  William  D.  and  Thomas  R. 
Martin,  father  and  son,  in  1887,  and  under  their  able  and 
•efficient  management  has  enjoyed  a  continuously  prosperous 


ears.  He 'is  a  courteous,  agreeable  gentleman  and  an  artist 
of  undisputed  ability.  He  has  numerous  friends  and  by  all 
is  held  in  the  highest  esteem.  He  employs  four  competent 
assistants  and  gives  the  business  his  close  personal  attention. 


•career  to  date,  the  trading  connections  of  the  house  annually 
increasing  in  volume  and  value.  This  firm  manufactures 
improved  woodworking  machinery  of  every  desciiption  for 
the  use  of  car  builders,  planing  mills,  cabinet  and  carriage 
makers,  railroad  shops,  house  builders,  sash,  door  and  blind 
makers,  etc.,  and  they  have  arrangements  with  several  large 
Hastern  houses,  which  enable  them  to  make  estimates  on  com- 
plete outfits.  As  they  carry  these  products  in  stock  they  are 
always  ready  to  till  orders  promptly.  They  are  triumphs  of 
inventive  genius  and  mechanical  skill,  and  have  attained  a 
widespread  reputation  throughout  the  Western  and  South- 
western states.  The  premises  occupied  comprise  two 
spacious  and  commodious  floors,  20x80  feet  in  dimensions, 
equipped  with  basement  and  factory  in  rear,  50x50  feet, 
with  every  facility  for  the  expeditious  prosecution  of  the 
business,  a  sample  stock  being  carried,  with  a  view  to  the 
prompt  fulfillment  of  orders,  valued  at  $20,000.  Those  inter- 
ested will  find  it  greatly  to  their  advantage  to  make  a  factor  of 
this  house,  and  will  obtain  such  marked  concessions  here  as 
will  fully  sustain  all  that  has  been  stated  in  this  editorial 
article. 

H.  C.   KERSTING. 

The  art  of  photography  has  made  rapid  strides  in  the  last 
few  years,  and  such  great  perfection  has  been  attained  that 
it  is  being  utilized  in  all  professions  and  sciences,  as  well 
as  to  represent  the  human  features  in  portraits.  One  of  the 
old  established  galleries  of  the  city  is  that  of  Mr.  H.  C. 
Kersting,  who  has  been  located  at  730  Milwaukee  avenue  for 
the  past  fourteen  years.  He  has  recently  refitted  his  estab- 
lishment, and  furnished  it  in  a  handsome  and  artistic  manner. 
He  occupies  two  floors,  24x100  feet  in  dimensions,  the  first 
being  fitted  as  a  studio  and  office  and  the  second  as  an 
operating  room.  Samples  of  work  of  the  highest  order  are 
exposed  on  the  walls  and  are  meritorious  specimens  of  high 
art  photography.  Mr.  Kersting  makes  a  specialty  of  crayon 
portraits  and  c'oes  superior  work  in  this  line.  He  gives 
especial  care  to  the  taking  of  children's  pictures  and  has 
been  remarkably  successful  in  this  line.  His  patronage  is 
extensive  and  of  the  most  desirable  order,  numbering  many 
leading  citizens  among  the  customers.  Mr.  Kersting  is  a 
native  of  Germany  and  has  resided  in  Chicago  for  forty 


FRANK  J.   KNOWLES. 

A  popular  and  reliable  pharmacy  on  the  West  side  is  that 
of  Mr.  Frank  J.  Knowles,  at  475  Ogden  avenue,  northwest 
corner  of  Polk  street.  It  is  in  all  respects  a  first-class 
establishment  and  receives  a  very  extensive  patronage.  The 
store  is  angle  shaped, having  a  frontage  of  50x37  feet,  and  is 
handsomely  fitted  up  and  furnished  in  a  tasteful  and  elegant 
manner.  It  is  provided  with  all 
the  most  modern  improvements, 
including  plate  glass  front,  show 
cases  and  cabinets  and  a  massive 
and  attractive  soda  fountain.  The 
aboratory  is  complete  in  all  its 
appointments,  and  Mr.  Knowles 
makes  a  speciaty  of  Knowles' 
Cough  Balsam,  beef  wine  and 
iron  and  sarsaparilla,  also  the 
compounding  of  physicians'  pre- 
scriptions, in  which  he  is  ably 
supported  by  a  corps  of  ex- 
perienced assistants.  The  ingre- 
dients used  are  absolutely  pure, 
and  the  greatest  care  and  accuracy 
is  exercised,  orders  being  filled 
by  day  or  night.  The  stock 
carried  is  large  and  complete 
and  includes  carefully  selected  drugs,  medicines  and 
chemicals  of  every  description,  extracts,  essences,  spices, 
herbs  and  kindred  products.  All  standard  proprietary  medi- 
cines, mineral  waters,  etc.,  also  a  full  assortment  of  toilet 
articles,  perfumery,  cigars,  etc.  Born  near  Albion,  Orleans 
County,  N.  Y. ,  Mr.  Knowles  established  himself  fifteen 
years  ago  at  I.ockport,  III.,  and  in  1885  removed  to  Chicago. 


GEORGE   KARG. 


A  time  honored  pharmacy  on  the  West  side  is  that  of  Mr. 
George  Karg,  at  952  Milwaukee  avenue,  at  the  corner  of 
I'aulina  street,  (telephone  call  4707),  and  its  history  since  its 
establishment  is  somewhat  varied,  for  it  dates  its  establish- 
ment back  to  1876,  when  it  was  founded  by  Mr.  Charles 
Ilatterman.  In  1885  the  firm  changed  to  Charles  Hatter- 
man  &  Son,  who  in  1888  were  duly  succeeded  by  Mr.  Albert 
Goetz,  while  in  1890  Mr.  Karg  assumed  possession,  and 
during  the  short  time  that  he  has  hail  it  under  his  control 
he  has  shown  an  adaptibility  which  forebodes  a  successful 
future.  The  size  of  the  store  is  25x75  feet,  and  it  is  well 
ordereii  and  appointeil  throughout,  being  fully  equipped 
with  everything  requisite  for  the  systematic  carrying  on  of 
the  business.  A  large  and  carefully  selected  stock  is  kept 
constantly  on  hand,  including  pure  fresh  drugs,  chemicals 
and  medicines  of  all  kinds,  standard  proprietary  remedies 
and  sanitary  preparations,  pure  medicinal  wines,  liquors  and 
mineral  waters,  and  a  choice  assortment  of  toilet  articles, 
such  as  fancy  soaps,  perfumes,  etc.,  and  all  druggists'  sun- 
dries. A  leading  specialty  is  made  of  the  compounding  of 
physicians'  prescriptions  and  family  recipes  from  pure  fresh 
ingredients,  and  all  at  the  lowest  rates.  Two  competent 
assistants  are  employed,  and  night  bell  calls  receive  imme- 
diate response.  Mr.  Karg  is  a  native  of  Germany  and  has 
been  in  Chicago  eight  years,  graduating  with  some  distinc- 
tion at  the  Chicago  College  of  Pharmacy,  class  :886-'87, 
gaining  both  the  Alumni  and  Trustees'  prize,  and  is  now  a 
member  of  the  Alumni  Association  of  his  Alma  Mater.  He 
is  also  a  registered  member  of  the  Illinois  State  Board  of 
Pharmacy.  He  was  formerly  for  live  and  a  half  years  with 
Mr.  Henry  Schroeder  at  the  corner  of  Milwaukee  avenue 
and  Chicago  avenue. 


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METROPOLIS  OP  THE 

WES  1  . 


SCHILLER  &  MAILANDER. 

The  trade  of  the  florist  has,  amid  the  best  and  most  refined 
circles  of  Chicago,  become  a  profession,  and  the  public 
are  deeply  indebted  to  those  in  the  business,  whose  skill, 
taste  and  judgment  unite  so  happily  in  providing  floral 
decorations  for  events  of  every  description.  Among  the  most 
accomplished  florists  of  the  city  are  Messrs.  Schiller  & 
Mailander,  whose  great  flower  depot  is  so  advantageously 
located  at  No.  730  \V.  Madison  street,  and  who  have  a  large 
and  flourishing  branch  at  Eckhardt's  Fashionable  Catering 
Co.,  Xo.  573  on  the  same  street.  The  greenhouses  of  this 
enterprising  company  are  situated  at  Niles'  Center,  111., 
and  comprise  four  acres,  half  of  which  is  covered  with  glass. 
These  with  the  wholesale  business  have  been  in  existence  for 
twenty  years,  the  founders  being  Messrs.  Stielow  &  Kuske. 
On  the  lamented  decease  of  the  latter  gentleman,  in  1880, 
his  nephew,  the  present  senior  partner,  came  from  Germany 
to  take  his  place,  the  old  name  however  being  retained  until 
1888.  They  are  florists  of  great  experience,  gained  in  the 
best  circle  of  trade,  and  are  patronized  by  the  leading  society 
people  of  Chicago.  They  receive  fresh  cut  flowers  twice  a 
day  from  their  greenhouses,  and  make  a  specialty  of  wed- 
ding, parlor  and  funeral  decorations.  They  also  supply  all 
kinds  of  house  plants  at  reasonable  prices,  shrubs  and  plants 
for  conservatories,  etc. ,  and  attend  in  the  season  to  the  re- 
plenishing of  hotel  and  dwelling  floral  embellishment.  The 
retail  trade  was  begun  in  November,  1889,  in  the  convenient 
premises  now  occupied,  and  here  a  full  stock  of  all  the 
popular  kinds  of  cut  flowers,  shrubs,  bulb  plants,  etc. ,  is 
always  carried,  giving  a  choice  that  is  absolutely  unexceled 
elsewhere  in  the  city.  They  employ  a  dozen  experienced 
hands,  and  a  wagon  for  the  delivery  of  plants,  allowing 
nothing  to  leave  the  premises  that  is  not  in  the  freshest  pos- 
sible condition,  and  that  is  not  exactly  the  variety  required. 
Orders  are  received  by  mail  or  telephone,  branch  call  7163, 
or  main  office  7056,  and  are  promptly  and  accurately  filled. 
They  are  to  be  heartily  congratulated  on  achieving  such 
an  honored  success  in  this  important  line  of  trade. 


RABE  &  MEYER. 

Prominent  among  the  old  established  and  most  popular 
and  reliable  firms  of  Chicago  devoted  to  fine  merchant  tailor- 
ing for  gentlemen,  youths  and  boys  is  that  of  Messrs.  Rabe 
&  Meyer,  whose  premises  are  centrally  and  advantageously 
located  at  No.  377  \V.  Chicago  avenue,  and  who  have  a 
large  and  flourishing  branch  at  Xo.  113  E.  Adams  street. 
This  extensive  business  was  founded  seventeen  years  ago  by 
Messrs.  Gerard  &  Rabe,  the  change  to  the  present  style 
being  effected  in  1884.  Both  gentlemen  bring  to  bear  the 
widest  range  of  practical  experience,  coupled  with  the  best 
facilities,  and  influential  connections.  They  keep  in  stock 
the  choicest  newly  imported  and  domestic  cloths,  and  suit- 
ings, including  all  the  latest  novelties  in  patterns,  shades 
and  textures,  to  suit  all  tastes.  They  also  carry  a  full  line 
of  gents'  furnishings,  including  everything  in  the  way  of 
shirts,  hosiery,  underwear  of  all  kinds,  neckwear,  umbrellas, 
etc.  They  make  a  prominent  specialty  of  uniforms,  in  any 
desired  color  and  style,  and  enjoy  a  large  trade  in  this 
branch.  Messrs.  Rabe  &  Meyer  are  masters  of  their  pro- 
fession, noted  as  tasteful  designers,  and  skilful  cutters, 
insuring  a  perfect  fit  to  the  most  difficult  figure.  They  re- 
quire the  constant  services  of  ten  competent  assistants,  and 
in  every  detail  of  the  whole  comprehensive  and  intricate 
business  they  practice  invariably  the  best  and  most  approved 
methods,  lioth  gentlemen  are  Germans  by  birth,  but  have 
resided  here  for  a  great  number  of  years.  They  are  esteemed 
members  of  the  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen,  and  of 
the  Select  Knights.  Mr.  Rabe  is  also  on  the  roll  of  the 
Knights  of  Pythias,  and  Mr.  Meyer  on  that  of  the  Independ- 
ent Order  of  Odd  Fellows.  They  are  able  business  men, 
and  honorable  private  citizens,  well  deserving  of  the  success 
which  has  attended  their  efforts. 


WILLIAM  SCHICK. 

A  leading  headquarters  in  this  city  for  artistic  well  made 
and  Thoroughly  reliable  furniture,  as  well  as  for  carpets  and 
kindred  goods  for  the  household,  is  the  well-known  and 
popular  house  of  Mr.  William  Schick,  at  Xo.  184  W.  Ran- 
dolph street  and  44  and  46  Clybourn  avenue.  This  prosperous 
concern  dates  its  inception  back  to  1866,  when  it  was  inaug- 
urated by  its  present  proprietor,  at  184  W.  Randolph  street, 
where  he  is  still  doing  a  very  active  and  increasing  trade. 
In  1872  he  purchased  the  property  at  Xo.  46  Clybourn,  ave- 
nue, on  which  he  built  a  residence  for  his  family,  and  a 
store,  the  latter  being  conducted  as  a  branch  of  the  \V. 
Randolph  street  establishment.  In  1890  he  bought  the 
property,  Xo.  44,  adjoining  his  building,  Xo.  46  Clybourn 
avenue,  and  rebuilt  both 'buildings  for  the  accommodation 
of  his  furniture  and  carpet  business  only.  Mr.  Schick  is  a 
native  of  Germany,  whence  he  removed  to  this  country  in 
1863.  He  brings  to  bear  a  thorough  and  perfect  knowledge 
of  his  industry  in  all  its  details,  and  an  intimate  acquaint- 
ance with  the  needs  and  requirements  of  the  public.  From 
its  inauguration  the  record  of  this  house  has  been  one  of 
continuous  and  uninterrupted  success.  The  premises  utilized 
by  Mr.  Schick  are  in  an  excellent  and  central  location,  well 
appointed  throughout,  and  perfectly  adapted  for  the  purpose 
of  the  business.  The  salesrooms  occupy  two  floors,  each 
having  an  area  of  22x152  feet,  while  a  three-story  building 
on  Waldo  place,  in  rear  of  Xos.  178  and  180  W.  Ran- 
dolph street, 40x60  feet  ind  imensions,  is  used  as  a  warehouse. 
These  are  provided  with  all  modern  conveniences  for  the 
dispatch  of  business.  The  workshops  are  well  equipped  with 
all  the  latest  improved  machines,  tools  and  appliances, 
employment  being  given  to  a  sufficient  force  of  skilled  and 
experienced  hands.  In  the  salesrooms  live  assistants  are 
employed.  The  store  is  very  attractively  fitted  up  and 
arranged;  it  is  replete  with  an  extensive  and  splendid  stock 
of  household  furniture  of  every  description  in  the  finest  up- 
holstering, as  well  as  of  plainer  appearance;  carpets  of  all 
kinds,  brussels,  turkish,  axminster,  moquette,  ingrain, 
3-ply,  etc.,  all  representing  the  newest  designs  and  patterns  ; 
rugs  of  all  sizes,  color  and  quality,  etc.  The  facilities  of 
the  house  enable  Mr.  Schick  to  offer  these  fine  goods  to  his 
patrons  at  prices  that  defy  competition,  and  his  trade  is 
large  and  profitable.  He  is  one  of  our  most  successful  busi- 
ness men,  a  result  largely  due  to  his  superiorqualifications, 
and  honest  and  liberal  methods. 


A.    READ. 

The  reliable  cash  grocery  now  so  ably  presided  over  by 
Mrs.  A.  Read,  with  Mr.  James  ().  Read  as  manager, 
at  Xo.  836  W.  Madison  street,  is  rightly  regarded  as  one 
of  the  best  of  its  kind  in  this  section  of  the  busy  Western 
metropolis.  It  was  primarily  opened  by  Messrs.  Read  &  Son. 
some  three  years  ago,  the  ownership  devolving  upon  the  pre- 
sent proprietress  in  1890,  who  has  since  conducted  its  affairs 
with  a  degree  of  success  simply  commensurate  witli  the  energy 
and  ability  she  has  exhibited  in  seeking  such  a  result.  The 
premises  occupied  comprise  a  commodious  ground  floor,  25x75 
feet  in  dimensions,  well  ordered  and  systematized  throughout. 
The  business,  which  is  chiefly  of  a  local  character,  is  conduct- 
ed strictly  upon  a  cash  basis,  and,  as  a  consequence,  the  lowest 
prices  prevail.  Everything  in  the  line  of  staple  and  fancy 
groceries  is  to  be  found  here,  and  that  of  the  finest  quality — 
the  stock  embracing  pure  teas,  coffees,  sugars,  spices,  canned 
goods,  sauces,  condiments,  choice  brands  of  family  flour, 
butter,  cheese,  eggs,  bacon,  ham,  lard,  laundry  supplies, 
fruits,  vegetables  and  other  farm  and  garden  produce.  Three 
assistants  and  a  delivery  wagon  are  in  constant  service,  and 
the  establishment  ranks  Al  in  every  respect.  Mr.  Jas.  O. 
Read  was  born  in  Stark  County,  III.  He  is  a  young,  enter- 
prising business  man,  popular  alike  in  social  and  commercial 
circles,  and  a  prominent  member  of  the  Patriotic  Sons  of 
America. 


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MRS.  WM.  GANSHOW. 

The  business  at  No.  534  Blue  Island  avenue,  conducted  by 
Mrs.  Win.  Ganshow.  was  established  in  the  same  location 
several  years  ago  by  Henry  Valk.  In  1883  Mr.  William 
<Janshow  succeeded  to  the  business.  Under  his  management 
it  continued  to  thrive  for  seven  years.  Ill  health  compelled 
Mr.  Ganshow  to  retire  in  1887,  when  Mrs,  Ganshow  assumed 
the  management.  She  lias  conducted  the  business  success- 
fully to  this  time,  to  the  eminent  satisfaction  of  the  trade  and 
the  profit  ot  the  proprietress.  The  business  has  been  carried  on 
at  the  present  location  for  eight  years,  and  has  gradually  in- 
creased in  volume  and  extent,  until  now  the  firm  employs  five 
painters  steadily.  The  store  occupies  a  fine  room,  25x82  feet, 
and  basement.  Here  may  be  found  a  large  and  well  assorted 
stock  of  paints,  oils,  varnishes  and  painters'  supplies,  window 
glass,  window  shades,  wall  paper,  etc.  The  firm  does  all 
kinds  of  house  and  sign  painting  and  interior  decorating. 
Estimates  are  furnished  on  all  work  in  the  line  of  painting  and 
•decorating,  and  satisfaction  guaranteed.  The  decorating  of 
the  homes  of  the  people  in  tasteful  tints  has  an  elevating  effect 
upon  the  occupants.  liright  and  cheerful  surroundings  have 
a  direct  effect  upon  the  minds  and  hearts  of  people. 
Gloomy,  dingy  rooms  and  cheerless  homes  drive  the  children 
out  into  the  streets,  and  the  fathers  to  the  saloons,  and  the 
mothers  to  despair.  People  seldom  pause  to  reflect  upon  the 
effect  of  the  surroundings  upon  the  minds  and  habits  of  the 
people.  Besides  the  habits  of  neatness  and  cleanliness  that 
are  inspired  by  neat  and  tasty  home  decorations,  the  family 
soon  learn  to  cultivate  finer  tastes  and  fancies,  and  their 
minds  are  filled  with  brighter,  loftier  thoughts,  and  their 
whole  nature  is  roused  and  changed.  Chicago  has  made 
wonderful  progress  in  the  matter  of  cheerful,  happy  homes  for 
the  people  within  its  gates.  No  city  in  the  world  has  so 
many  attractive,  pretty,  comfortable  homes  as  Chicago.  The 
West  side  is  especially  noted  in  this  respect.  There  is  an  inex- 
haustible field  of  labor  for  painter  and  decorator.  The  de- 
mand for  good  work  in  this  line  increases  every  year.  Mrs. 
<  ianshow's  business  keeps  pace  with  the  times.  By  fair  and 
honorable  dealings  she  has  gained  a  large  patronage  for  her 
establishment,  which  happily  increases  year  by  year. 


W.  R.    DENNIS. 

Among  the  many  great  firms  in  Chicago  devoted  to  the 
manufacture  of  mouldings,  sash,  doors,  etc.,  that  of  Mr. 
W.  H.  Dennis,  deserves  prominent  mention  in  a  commercial 
.and  statistical  review.  This  gentleman  conducts  a  business 
whose  ramifications  extend  to  every  part  of  the  city,  and  to 
the  most  important  centers  of  that  great  and  progressive  sec- 
tion of  country  which  is  tributary  to  the  Western  metropo- 
lis. His  father,  Mr.  John  Dennis,  established  the  business 
in  1883,  the  style  of  Messrs.  W.  R.  Dennis  &  Co.  being 
;ulopted  the  following  year,  and  on  the  lamented  decease  of 
the  respected  founder,  in  1888,  the  piesent  proprietor  suc- 
ceeded. His  factory  is  centrally  located  at  No*.  243  and  245 
\\ells  street,  and  is  spacious  and  well  equipped  with  all  the 
latest  improved  machinery  known  to  the  trade.  The  line  em- 
braces the  production  of  mouldings,  pilasters, stairs, rails,  doors, 
sashes,  blinds,  and  such  work  as  stair  building,  turning  and 
band  sawing,  the  material  used  and  the  workmanship  being  first- 
class  in  every  respect.  Mr.  Dennis  makes  a  specialty  of 
screens  for  all  purposes,  and  in  every  process  the  best  methods 
are  invariably  practised,  nothing  being  allowed  to  leave  the 
premises  which  does  not  attain  the  highest  standard  in  every 
particular.  A  large  staff  of  skilled  hands  are  constantly  em- 
ployed in  this  business,  which  often  requires  the  exercise  of 
great  ingenuity  and  radical  departures  from  the  rule  of  thumb 
methods  by  which  the  operations  of  many  industries  are  con- 
ducted. Mr.  Dennis  is  a  native  of  Oswego,  N.  Y..  and  dur- 
ing his  residence  here  has  earned  the  warm  esteem  of  a 
large  circle,  not  only  in  the  trade,  but  throughout  commer- 
cial and  social  circles  generally.  His  surprising  success  is  a 
notable  example  of  what  can  be  accomplished  by  enterprise, 
combined  with  discretion  and  an  intimate  knowledge  of  the 
wants  of  the  trade. 


C.  F.  SCHUMACHER,  JR. 

Chicago  with  its  thousand  new  additions  and  plats,  all  of 
which  are  on  the  market,  and,  marvelous  to  say.  are  being 
bought  as  rapidly  as  the  stakes  can  be  driven,  affords  a  fertile 
field  for  the  real  estate  agent.  However,  this  personage  is 
one  of  the  most  important  in  the  growth  of  our  city,  as  upon  him 
devolves  the  duty  of  affecting  arrangements  between  buyer 
and  seller  that  means  the  sale  of  a  lot  and  the  building  of  a 
home.  There  is  no  more  popular,  wide-awake  and  enterpris- 
ing real  estate  man  in  the  city  than  C.  J'".  Schumacher,  jr.. 
who  occupies  handsome  offices  at  the  corner  of  Blue  Island 
avenue  and  Twelfth  street.  Mr.  Schumacher  established  his 
present  business  at  the  same  location  he  now  occupies  in  187.!, 
and  has  remained  there  ever  since.  He  has  been  very  success- 
ful and  devotes  himself  to  the  buyingand  selling  of  real  estate, 
managing  of  estates,  collection  of  rents,  effecting  loans  on  real 
estate  and  to  a  general  business  in  that  line.  He  also  places 
lire  insurance  in  the  most  reliable  companies,  and  is  agent  for 
the  principal  steamship  lines  between  Europe  and  America.  In 
addition  to  these  Mr.  Schumacher  is  a  notary  public,  and 
attends  to  the  making  and  acknowledging  of  deeds,  mortgages 
and  other  legal  papers.  He  is  a  native  of  Chicago,  born  in 
1852,  and  has  lived  here  all  his  life,  hence  is  well  posted  on 
all  the  values  of  property  in  the  market.  As  a  successful 
business  man,  he  has  earned  for  himself  a  reputation  that  is 
trulv  enviable. 


JOHN   KLOFATH. 

John  Klofath,  dealer  in  fine  boots  and  shoes,  at  No.  629 
Blue  Island  avenue,  carries  a  full  stock  of  everything  in  his 
line,  in  sizes  and  styles,  and  for  ladies',  misses,'  gents',  and 
children's  wear.  None  but  the  best  Eastern  made  shoes  are 
sold.  A  specialty  is  made  of  ladies'  shoes,  and  in  this  line 
an  assortment  is  carried  that  is  not  surpassed  anywhere  in  that 
section  of  the  city.  Mr.  Klofath  was  born  in  Germany,  but 
has  resided  in  Chicago  for  seventeen  years.  He  opened  his 
present  establishment  in  1884,  and  has  built  up  a  large  trade 
and  established  a  most  enviable  reputation  for  fair  dealing  and 
for  the  strictest  integrity.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Order  of 
Knights  and  Ladies  of  Honor,  and  also  of  the  Druids,  and 
is  a  universally  respected  and  esteemed  citizen.  His  estab- 
lishment occupies  a  storeroom  20x60,  in  an  elegant  three- 
story  brick  building,  and  is  neatly  and  attractively  fitted  up. 
The  show  window  is  nicely  decorated,  and  displays  some 
fine  goods.  Three  assistants  are  employed,  and  an  excellent 
class  of  custom  work  is  done.  Repairing  is  also  attended 
to,  and  is  neatly  executed  at  the  shortest  notice.  In  con- 
clusion it  may  be  said  of  this  establishment  that  its  repu- 
tation embraces  the  following  three  points:  Best  quality,  latest 
styles  and  lowest  prices. 


O'BRIEN    &    PHELAN. 

The  wholesale  meat  markets  of  Chicago  are  the  greatest  in 
the  world,  and  are  among  the  most  extensive  and  cleanly  of 
any  ever  yet  known.  Prominent  among  the  leaders  are  those  of 
O'Brien  i  Phelan,  at  No.  II  Fulton  street  market,  which  are 
especially  noted  for  their  extensiveness  and  cleanliness.  The 
business  was  originally  established  in  1882  by  Messrs.  P. 
Noonan  &  Co.,  of  which  firm  Mr.  O'Brien  was  a  prominent 
member,  and  less  than  a  year  ago  the  present  firm,  composed 
of  Mr.  Dennis  O'Brien  and  R.  J.  Phelan  was  organized. 
Thanks  to  their  enterprise  and  energy,  they  have  had  an  unex- 
pected era  of  success  and  prosperity,  and  their  already  immense 
trade  is  rapidly  increasing.  They  occupy  handsome  and  well 
fitted  rooms,  25  by  75  feet  in  size,  fitted  with  large  ice  coolers 
and  refrigerators,  in  which  too  head  of  cattle  may  be  stored. 
They  employ  four  experienced  hands,  who  are  each  educated 
to  their  line  of  trade.  Their  specialty  is  dressed  hogs,  veal 
and  poultry,  in  which  they  have  a  reputation  second  to  none  in 
the  land.  Mr.  O'Brien  is  a  native  of  the  land  of  the  Shamrock, 
and  has  resided  in  Chicago  for  more  than  twenty  years.  Mr. 
Phelan  is  a  native  Chicagoan,  and  well  posted  in  his  line  of 
business.  Both  are  genial,  sociable  and  accomplished  business 
men  who  merit  their  prosperity. 


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METROPOLISOFTHE 


THE  M.   E.   PAGE  CONFECTIONERY   CO. 


It  is  a  pleasure  to  note  in  this  bitter  world  there  are  a  good 
quantity  of  "sweets,"  of  which  the  M.  K.  Page  Confectionery 
Company  of  this  city  are  furnishing  their  share,  not  only  lo 
the  people  of  our  own  favored  land,  hut  also  to  those  of  Peru, 
Guatemala,  Australia,  Mexico  and  other  lands  This  exten- 
sive business  was  virtually  established  thirty  years  ago  by  Mr. 
M.  E.  Page,  the  present  president  of  the  company.  During 
the  past  year  the  business  was  incorporated  under  the  laws  of 
the  state  of  Illinois,  with  the  corporation  name  of  the  M.  E. 
Page  Confectionery  Company.  Mr.  M.  E.  Page  was  chosen 
president;  Mr.  Josiah  Cratty,  vice-president  and  business 
manager;  Mr.  S.  \V.  Davis,  secretary;  and  Mr.  E.  A.  Lyon 
treasurer.  The  company  occupy  the  five-story  and  basement 
building  at  Nos.  21 1  and  2 13  Lake  street  and  the  two  floors 
adjoining,  40x165  feet  in  size.  Their  sales  are  principally  to 
jobbers  of  candy  and  confectioneries,  and  a  happy  indication 
of  their  business  is  that  it  is  constantly  increasing  in  all 
localities,  foreign  and  domestic.  Their  present  price  lists  in- 
clude all  kinds  of  candies  and  confectioneries,  from  the  plain 
"stick"  to  the  novelties  and  fancy  box  candies,  cream  work, 
glace  fruits,  licorice,  pop  corn  and  chewing  gums,  all  of 
which  are  absolutely  pure  and  of  the  best.  The  vice-president, 
Mr.  Cratty,  is  a  member  of  the  law  firm  of  Cratty  Brothers, 
and  all  are  representative  and  practical  business  men,  who, 


thoroughly  understanding  their  business,  are  pushing  it  to 
even  greater  successes  than  it  has  sustained  in  the  past.  Chica- 
ago  is  proud  of  the  concern  and  yields  them  a  very  liberal 
patronage. 

THE  CHICAGO  SHORTHAND  AND  TELEGRAPH 
COLLEGE. 

It  has  been  said,  and  it  is  an  unfailing  criterion,  that 
the  best  test  of  excellence  of  any  school  or  college,  is  the 
feeling  entertained  towards  it  by  its  students,  and,  accepting 
this  dictum  unreservedly,  the  teacher  of  the  Chicago  Short- 
hand and  Telegraph  College,  Mrs.  Josephine  G.  Howser.  may 
feel  pardonably  proud  of  the  regard  and  esteem  this  institu- 
tion is  held  in  by  the  numbers  of  graduates  it  has  turned 
out,  since  it  was  first  established  in  the  year  1875,  and 
who  by  experimental  comparison  have  been  shown  to 
compare  favorably  with  the  best  operators  and  stenographers 
in  the  land.  Mrs.  Howser,  who  is  a  graduate  of  the  Peoria  High 
School,  and  an  able  teacher  of  telegraphy  and  stenography, 
opened  this  college  seventeen  years  ago,  since  which  period 
she  has  turned  out  some  of  the  best  operators  in  the  country. 
The  class  rooms  at  181  \V.  Madison  street,  corner  Halsted, 
are  completely  equipped  with  all  the  latest-improved 
appliances,  telegraph  instruments,  etc.,  and  two  first- 
class  assistants  are  employed.  This  college  has  ample 
accommodations  for  sixty  students,  anil  the  methods  of 
teaching  adopted  embrace  the  most  practical  and  well 
tested.  Each  student  is  taught  the  use,  care  and  adjustment 
of  the  various  telegraphic  instruments,  including  the  key, 
sounder,  relay,  switchboard,  lightning  arrester,  cut-out, 
battery,  etc.  In  stenography  Mrs.  Ilowser  has  adopted 
the  Pernin  system,  which  is  without  light  and  heavy 
shading  and  no  word  signs,  while  at  the  same  time  the 
first  second  and  third  positions  are  done  away  by  it.  This 
is  the  only  system  taught  whereby  students  are  free 
from  the  use  of  phrase  books,  arbitrary  word  signs  or  the 
dictionary.  Everything  is  taught  here  practically,  and  care- 
fully applied  at  each  lesson.  No  additional  fees  are  charged 
here  for  typewriting,  and  positions  are  Varnished  free  of 
charge  to  pupils.  Those  interested  should  call  or  send  for 
circular,  the  fees  charged  for  instruction  in  telegraphy  and 
shorthand  being  very  moderate.  The  college  is  open  day 
and  evening.  Mrs.  Ilowser  is  a  courteous  and  talented 
teacher,  who  has  gained  the  entire  confidence,  not  only  of 
her  present  pupils,  but  also  of  those  previously  educated  in 
her  institution. 

J.  W.   ASHBURY. 

It  is  not  often  our  pleasure  to  visit  a  more  attractive  and 
better  appointed  drug  store  than  that  kept  by  Mr.  J.  W. 
Ashbury,  at  962  W.  Twelfth  boulevard,  corner  of  lloyne 
avenue,  lie  established  it  five  years  ago  and  has  since  been 
amply  repaid  by  the  support  which  has  been  tendered  to  him, 
though  it  is  no  more  than  he  deserves, as  the  place  is  conducted 
in  so  thoroughly  first-class  a  manner.  He  alwavs  employs 
a  full  force  of  the  necessary  help  to  enable  him  to  conduct 
his  business.  The  store  is  25x50  feet  in  dimensions  anil  is 
well  stocked  with  pure  drugs,  perfumes,  toilet  requisites, 
soaps,  proprietary  medicines  and  everything  that  may  be 
usually  looked  for  in  a  first-class  drug  store,  and  added  to 
these  a  full  line  of  very  fine  imported  and  domestic  cigars, 
which  Mr.  Ashbury  prides  himself  greatly  are  not  to  be 
excelled  in  this  section  of  the  city.  Anybody  requiring  an 
excellent  smoke  should  certainly  pay  him  a  visit.  The 
pharmacy  is  in  the  rear,  and  in  this  connection  we  may  say 
that  Mr.  Ashbury  makes  a  specialty  of  and  gives  extreme 
care  to  thecompounding  of  physicians'  prescriptions, and  man- 
ufactures his  own  tinctures  and  essences.  His  telephone 
call  is  7162,  and  a  reference  to  the  number  of  a  prescription 
by  telephone  is  all  that  is  necessary  to  secure  its  repetition. 
He  is  a  native  of  I^ondon,  Ont.,  and  was  formerly  in  busi- 
ness in  that  city.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Royal  Ontario- 
Pharmaceutical  Association,  and  also  of  the  Illinois  State. 
Board  of  Pharmacy. 


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THE   D.  W.  BOSLEY  CO. 

The  "comfortable  householder,"  whose  claim  to  be  the 
backbone,  the  industry,  the  "bone  and  sinew"  of  the  country, 
cannot  be  disputed,  has,  during  his  whole  life,  the  privilege  of 
combating  two  enemies,  heat  and  cold.  Mosquito  screens 
keep  out  flies  and  other  undesirable  visitors  in  the  summer, 
while  in  winter  the  winds  would  enter  without  a  search  warrant 
but  for  the  cute  devices  of  the  weather  strip.  Of  these  latter 
the  I).  \V.  Bosley  Co.,  at  Nos.  208  and  210  W  Washington 
street,  manufacture,  a  variety  that  keep  up  an  impregnable 
barrier  against  the  searching  winds  of  winter,  and  the  irre- 
pressible dust  of  summer,  and  they  have  succeeded  so  well 
that  the~Bosley  weather  strip,  like  the  Bosley  window  cleaner, 
are  household  necessities,  the  production  of  which  make  up 
the  sum  total  of  a  line  business.  The  concern  was  established 
in  1 869,  at  W.  Madison  and  Jefferson  streets,  for  the  manu- 
facture of  picture  frame  mouldings.  It  was  afterward  moved 
to  the  corner  of  Madison  and  Market  streets,  where  it  re- 
mained for  eight  years.  In  1890  it  was  incorporated  under 
the  present  style  with  $50,000  capital.  The  corporation 
owns  the  spacious  five-story  building,  40x100  teet,  and  em- 
ploys only  the  best  skilled  mechanics.  It  controls  all  patents 
on  window  cleaners  and  kindred  articles,  having  the  sole 
manufacture  in  the  United  States  in  its  hands.  The  "Peer- 
less" window  cleaner,  the  rubber  floor  scrubber,  the  bar 
and  counter  cleaner,  are  widely  known.  The  former,  now  being 
made  with  a  sheet  iron  socket  handle,  is  now  considered  a 
perfect  window  cleaner.  Nearly  all  the  large  hardware,  wooii- 
enware,  drug,  rubber,  and  brush  houses  in  the  United  States 
are  handling  these  goods.  The  flexible  rubber  weather  strips 
of  solid  rubber,  moulded  into  shape,  all  one  piece,  with  no 
stitching  or  cementing,  are  the  perfection  of  draught,  snow, 
rain  and  dust  excluders,  and  the  trade  is  all  over  the  United 
States.  Mr.  D.  \V.  Bosley,  the  president  of  the  corporation, 
is  a  native  of  Rochester,  N".  I .  He  has  been  in  Chicago 
since  1866.  Mr.  E.  F.  Bosley,  his  son,  is  the  secretary  of  the 
corporation. 

C.  G.   HINDBERG. 

Among  the  most  successful  dental  practitioners  on  the 
North  side  is  Mr.  C.  G.  Hindberg,  179  Elm  street,  at  the  corner 
of  Sedgwick  street.  Mr.  Hindberg  is  a  native  of  Sweden, 
and  is  now  a  gentleman  of  middle  age.  He  has  been  in  Chi- 
cago eighteen  years,  and  has  practiced  here  in  his  profession 
during  that  period,  having  formerly  graduated  with  distin- 
guished honors  at  the  Dental  University  of  Sweden.  He 
opened  a  branch  office  in  the  summer  of  1891  at  Lake  View. 
His  present  premises  comprise  an  elegantly  furnished  recep- 
tion parlor,  with  operating  room  and  laboratory  leading  from 
it,  both  the  latter  being  equipped  with  every  kind  of  modern 
apparatus  which  is  known  to  the  science  of  dentistry,  and  which 
will  in  any  way  tend  to  alleviate  the  sufferings  of  patients;  and,  as 
Mr  Hindberg  is  a  thorough  master  of  his  art,  both  in  its 
mechanical  and  scientific  features,  and  possesses  an  exceed- 
ingly light  and  gentle  touch,  the  best  possible  results  are 
obtained.  He  makes  a  specialty  of  and  manufactures  sets  of 
artificial  teeth  in  gold,  platinum  or  composition,  and  will  sup- 
ply a  single  tooth  if  required.  Teeth  are  extracted,  tilled  and 
adjusted  with  the  best  skill  and  judgment,  at  prices  which  are 
alwa'vs  very  moderate,  and  all  kinds  of  affections  or  diseases  of 
the  gums  are  treated.  Discolored  teeth  are  also  made  white, 
and,  in  fact,  Mr.  Hindberg  undertakes  everything  which  falls  to 
the  lot  of  the  dentists'  art. 


THOMAS  O'MALLEY. 

One  of  the  best  known  and  most  respected  representatives 
of  that  indispensable  trade  to  a  modern  community,  plumbing, 
is  to  be  found  in  the  person  of  Mr.  Thomas  O'Malley,  whose 
handsome  premises  are  centrally  located  at  No.  317  Wells 
street.  This  practical  and  energetic  business  man  has 
evinced  a  thorough  mastery  of  his  vocation  in  all  its  intricate 
details,  and  since  the  inception  of  the  present  business  in  1875 
he  has  executed  some  of  the  most  important  contracts  that 


have  been  given  out  in  the  city  of  Chicago.  Among  these 
may  be  mentioned  the  plumbing  and  gasfitting  for  Mayor 
Washburne's  residence;  for  the  Weidemeyer  block,  on  the 
corner  of  Burton  place  and  N.  Clark  street;  the  McEwen 
block,  on  Wells  street;  the  Lawson  block,  at  No.  305  Wells 
street;  the  C  rot  hers1  building,  on  the  corner  of  Schiller  and 
Clark  streets;  the  block  of  houses  erected  by  Mr.  Chas. 
Binger,  at  the  intersection  of  Wells  and  Oak  streets,  and 
scores  of  others,  in  all  parts  of  the  city,  of  equal  size  and  im- 
portance. No  one  has  a  more  intimate  acquaintance  with  the 
requirements  of  the  best  class  of  Western  trade,  and  no  one 
performs  his  work  more  strictly  in  accordance  with  the 
principles  upon  which  all  really  good  sanitary  work  is  based. 
In  his  elegant  store  a  fine  assortment  of  gas  fixtures  and 
plumbers'  supplies  is  displayed,  in  such  variety,  and  of  such 
beauty  of  design  and  finish  as  to  please  even  the  most  fastidi- 
ous. Mr.  O'Malley  was  born  in  Limerick,  Ireland,  but  came 
here  when  so  young  that  his  whole  training  and  education 
have  been  distinctly  American.  He  is  an  esteemed  member 
of  the  Catholic  Order  of  Foresters,  and  several  other  societies, 
and  holds  ;m  honored  place  among  the  directors  of  the  Queen 
City  Building  and  Loan  Association.  He  is  widely  and  most 
favorably  known,  botli  as  a  business  man  of  great  capacity 
and  unquestioned  standing  and  integrity,  and  as  a  public- 
spirited  and  honorable  citizen. 


C.  J.   LEIBACH. 

To  those  who  desire  to  be  well  dressed,  they  can  at  no  place 
in  the  city  find  a  finer  or  better  line  of  patterns  and  styles  to 
select  from  than  at  the  merchant  tailoring  establishment  of  Mr. 
C.  J.  Leibach,  No.  248  E.  North  avenue.  Custom  work  be- 
ing only  done,  he  employs  from  eight  to  ten  of  the  best  skilled 
workmen  to  assist  him  in  keeping  up  with  his  large  and  ever 
increasing  trade.  He  keeps  on  hand  a  large  stock  of  the  very 
latest  patterns  in  foreign  and  domestic  goods,  and  lias  them 
displayed  in  fine  style  in  his  elegant  store,  so  that  the  most 
fastidious  can  make  their  choice.  Mr.  Leibach  is  a  practical 
cutter  and  tailor  of  experience. and  guarantees  fit  and  workman- 
ship on  every  garment.  Keisa  young  man  and  of  German 
birth;  has  been  in  Chicago  eight  years,  and  has  built  up  a 
splendid  trade  by  his  industry  ;ind  fair  dealing  with  all.  He 
is  a  prominent  member  of  different  orders  and  societies  and  has 
hosts  of  friends  which  he  has  made  by  his  generous  and 
courteous  manners,  and  by  his  thoroughly  understanding  his 
trade  in  every  particular,  ami  allowing  nothing  to  le:ive  his 
place  that  is  not  perfect  in  every  way. 

HENRY  KAISER. 

One  who  can  claim  more  than  his  proportionate  share  of 
popularity  among  the  clothiers  on  the  West  side  is  Mr. 
Henry  Kaiser,  dealer  in  clothing,  hats,  caps,  gents'  furnish- 
ing goods,  trunks,  umbrellas,  etc.,  at  461  W.  Chicago  ave- 
nue, near  Ashland  avenue.  Mr.  Kaiser  is  a  native  of 
Germany,  and  has  been  in  Chicago  twenty-one  years,  during 
most  of  which  time  he  has  been  honorably  identified  with 
the  line  of  trade  in  which  he  is  now  engaged.  He  estab- 
lished himself  in  business  at  the  present  site  in  1883,  and 
the  premises  comprise  a  large  store,  20x50  feet  in  dimensions. 
He  makes  a  specialty  of  custom  work,  and  in  making  suits 
to  order,  he  employs  only  the  very  best  materials  and  work- 
manship, his  stock  comprising  some  beautiful  new  importa- 
tions of  seasonable  goods  in  the  latest  patterns  and  styles, 
whether  it  be  in  serges,  tweeds,  cassimeres  or  other  coatings. 
1 1  is  tables  are  loaded  with  a  very  large  assortment  of  stylish 
ready  made  clothing  for  men,  youths,  boys  and  children, 
the  latest  fashions  in  hats  and  caps,  and  all  the  newly  im- 
ported attractions  in  gents'  furnishing  goods  and  umbrellas, 
and  while  the  goods  cannot  be  excelled  in  quality,  the  prices 
are  such  as  to  draw  the  attention  of  the  public  and  to  lead 
to  an  ever-increasing  business.  Mr.  Kaiser  employs  an  ac- 
complished cutter,  and  never  fails  to  make  a  perfect  fit  or  to 
please  his  patrons,  and  his  styles  may  always  be  taken  us  a 
correct  guide  for  those  who  desire  to  dress  well. 


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THOMAS   McDErtMOTT. 

An  old  established  and  most  ably  conducted  concern  is  tliat 
nf  Mr.  Thomas  McDermott,  dealer  in  imported  and  domestic 
wines,  liquors  and  cigars.at  No.  5536  Lake  avenue,  and  which, 
for  more  than  a  score  of  years  has  maintained  a  prominent  and 
honorable  position  in  the  trade.  Mr.  McDermott  was  born  in 
Ireland,  and  founded  his  present  enterprise  in  1871,  from  the 
very  start  building  up  a  widespread  and  influential  trade.  The 
premises  utilized  are  of  ample  dimensions,  and  comprise  a 
handsomely  appointed  hotel  and  beer  garden,  50x120  feet  in 
area,  willi  spacious  grounds  in  connection,  the  whole  covering 
50x270  feet  of  ground.  These  are  very  appropriately  fitted 
up,  and  are  furnished  throughout  with  every  modern  con- 
venience and  facility  that  can  promote  the  comfort  and  con- 
venience of  the  patrons.  A  heavy,  excellent  and  carefully 
selected  stock  is  always  carried,  including  all  the  choicest 
vintages  of  Europe  and  America,  the  finest  French,  Italian, 
Spanish  and  German  wines,  pure  brandies,  Holland,  Plymouth 
and  Old  Tom  gins.  New  England  and  Jamaica  rums,  liquors 
and  cordials,  bitters,  case  goods,  beers,  ales,  porters,  imported 
and  domestic  cigars,  the  best  rye  and  Bourbon  whiskies,  and  a 
general  line  of  liquors,  all  celebrated  for  their  purity  and 
uniform  excellence  of  quality.  Mr.  McDermott  secures  his 
supplies  direct  from  the  most  reliable  sources  and  on  the  most 
favorable  terms,  and  is  thereby  enabled  to  place  these  excellent 
goods  before  the  public  at  lowest  prices.  His  establishment 
is  very  eligibly  located  immediately  opposite  South  Park  station. 
Cable  cars  pass  by  its  doors,  bringing  it  into  direct  connection 
with  all  parts  of  the  city,  and  it  is  one  of  the  most  popular 
summer  resorts  in  Chicago.  The  patronage  is  first-class  in 
character,  and  it  i*  a  leading  family  resort.  A  numerous  staff 
of  polite  and  active  assistants  are  in  attendance,  and  orders 
are  promptly  filled,  nothing  being  left  undone  to  promqte  the 
comfort  of  the  public.  M  r.  Mel  )ermott  is  a  cordial  and  genial 
gentleman,  and  few  men  in  this  line  of  trade  enjoy  a  greater, 
or  better  deserved,  measure  of  public  favor. 


DOLESE  &  SHEPARD. 

Chicago's  leading  firm  of  paving  contractors  is  that  of 
Messrs  DoleseS  Shepard,of  162  Washingtonstreet,  whose  long 
experience,  ample  resources,  magnificent  facilities  and  known 
honorable  methods,  worthily  entitles  them  to  the  manifest 
preference  shown  for  their  work  by  the  civic  corporation  con- 
tractors, property  owners  and  builders  everywhere.  The  busi- 
ness was  established  in  1868  by  the  present  firm  of  Messrs. 
Dolese  &  Shepard, whose  methods  and  progressive  energy  early 
secured  to  them  a  large  and  growing  trade.  They  are  now 
the  principal  paving  contractors  in  Chicago  for  macadam 
streets, and  leading  manufacturers  of  and  dealers  in  crushed 
stone, crushed  granite,  slag,  cinders,  and  limestone  for  flux. 
They  own  and  operate  immense  limestone  quarries  at  Haw- 
thorne,111.,  on  the  line  of  the  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy 
Railroad,  and  C.  &  \V.  Indiana  Ilelt  K'y.  These  quarries 
are  operated  upon  the  most  approved  methods,  and  have 
complete  outfits  of  the  most  powerful  crushing  machinery. 
Their  broken  stone  is  the  standard  for  macadam'paving  and 
road  building  and  is  thus  used  in  enormous  quantities.  They 
are  also  leading  contractors  for  the  supply  of  broken  stone 
for  foundations,  for  the  granite  blocks  and  for  granite  paving. 
They  supply  the  quality  of  limestone  needed  for  steel  and 
iron  fluxes,  and  are  the  contractors  for  this  purpose  to  the 
North  Chicago  Rolling  Mills,  and  the  Union  Rolling  Mills. 
Contracts  are  taken  by  them  for  every  description  of  paving, 
particular  attention  being  given  to  the  building  of  macadam- 
ized roads,  boulevards  and  drives.  They  have  had  ample 
experience  in  this  line,  having  constructed  the  principal 
macadam  roads  in  Hyde  Park  and  on  the  great  boulevards; 
they  always  (during  the  season)  have  numbers  of  paring  con- 
tracts under  way,  and  keep  300  hands  steadily  employed  in 
this  way.  Their  immense  yards  are  conveniently  located  at 
Wallace  and  Fortieth  streets,  also  Grand  boulevard  and 
Fortieth  street,  and  where  is  at  all  times  carried  enormous 
quantities  of  crushed  stone,  slag,  cinders  and  crushed  granite. 


and  those  seeking  materials  in  the  above  lines  will  do  well 
to  place  their  orders  here,  where  prices  and  quality  are 
guaranteed.  Messrs.  Dolese  &  Shepard  are  business  men  of 
sound  judgment  and  sterling  integrity,  and  have  an  honored 
record,  ever  devoting  personal  attention  to  all  orders 


NEW  PRINCETON   LAUNDRY. 

Among  the  most  active  and  enterprising  firms  engaged  in 
the  laundry  business  in  this  city,  is  that  of  Messrs.  Loom  is 
&  Fitch.  The  copartners  are  both  thorough  going,  li-'e  and 
w-ide  awake,  and,  although  they  have  only  been  established 
about  a  year,  a  well-merited  success  has  rewarded  their 
well-directed  efforts.  Their  establishment  is  named  the 
"New  Princeton  Laundry,"  and  is  located  at  233  Sixty- 
second  street,  corner  La  Salie.  It  is  very  complete  in  its 
appointments,  no  pains  nor  expense  having  been  spared  to 
make  it  one  of  the  best  equipped  establishments  of  the  kind 
in  the  city.  The  building  is  two  stories  in  height,  and  is 
fitted  up  with  the  latest  improved  washing,  ironing  and  other 
machines,  and  all  the  appurtenances  necessary  and  requisite 
to  do  superior  work  quickly  at  moderate  prices.  Experienced 
hands,  from  twelve  to  fifteen  in  number,  are  employed  in 
the  different  departments,  and  a  thoroughly  efficient  system 
of  organization  is  enforced.  Messrs.  I.oomis  &  Fitch  make 
a  specialty  of  fine  work,  and  pay  particular  attention  to 
family  laundry,  and  every  care  is  taken  so  as  not  to  injure 
the  fabrics.  Hotel  work  is  done  in  the  most  expeditious 
manner,  and  satisfaction  is  always  guaranteed  and  given. 
Laundry  work  is  called  for  and  delivered  in  all  parts  of  the 
city,  and  the  firm  uses  every  honorable  endeavor  to  please. 
They  also  make  a  specialty  of  carpet  cleaning  and  reno- 
vating by  a  new  process,  which  thoroughly  removes  dust, 
vermin  stains,  etc.,  without  injury  to  the  color  or  fabric. 
All  orders  receive  immediate  attention,  and  altogether  the 
patronage  of  the  establishment  is  of  a  most  substantial  char- 
acter, and  steadily  grows  apace.  Mr.  \V.  J.  I.oomis  and 
Mr.  A.  H.  Fitch,  are  well  and  favorably  known  in  this  city 
as  progressive  business  men,  and  the  admirable  manner  they 
conduct  their  laundry  is  at  once  an  evidence  that  they  are 
ftillv  abreast  of  the  times. 


WM.  LUEDEKA  &.  SON. 

It  is  with  pleasure  that  we  review  the  business  of  \Vm. 
Luedeka  &  Son,  manufacturers  of  double  white  wine  and 
pure  cider  vinegar.  This  business  was  established  in  1869 
by  Mr.  N.  Luedeka  and  continued  by  him  alone  until  1886, 
when  he  admitted  his  son,  Mr.  Emil  Luedeka,  to  the  busi- 
ness, and  the  firm  name  now  in  use  was  adopted.  They 
employ  from  eighteen  to  twenty  hands  and  conduct  an  im- 
portant industry.  The  business  is  conducted  at  566  and  568 
N.  Halsted  street,  where  the  firm  occupy  the  two-story 
brick  building,  50x120  feet  in  dimensions,  for  the  manufac- 
ture of  pure  vinegars  and  line  compressed  yeast.  The  manu- 
factory is  equipped  with  machinery  used  in  the  -business,  and 
has  also  a  fine  steam  power  plant  for  operating  the  same. 
The  sales  of  the  compressed  yeast  amount  to  100,000  pounds 
per  year,  and  it  has  become  very  popular,  being  used  exten- 
sively in  all  parts  of  the  city  and  suburbs.  It  is  made  of 
only  the  best  and  strictly  pure  ingredients,  and  is  fully 
warranted.  The  company  makes  ami  sells  over  10,000  bar- 
rels of  vinegar  each  year  and  is  sold  to  the  trade  through- 
out the  Western  states.  It  has  a  standard  reputation  and  is 
in  great  demand.  Mr.  \V.  Luedeka  is  a  native  of  Ger- 
many and  has  resided  in  Chicago  thirty-seven  years;  he  is 
prominent  in  business  circles  and  has  made  the  greatest  suc- 
cess of  his  enterprise  He  has  numerous  friends  who  hold 
him  in  high  esteem.  Mr.  Emil  Luedeka  is  a  native  of 
Chicago,  and  is  a  progressive  business  man  ;  he  is  well-known 
in  business  and  social  circles  and  is  held  in  high  esteem. 
The  house  is  strong,  being  rated  well  by  the  best  comm«r- 
cial  agencies,  and  as  for  the  personal  standing  of  the  gentle- 
men, none  have  a  better  reputation  for  business  ability. 


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W.  W.   SIMPSON. 

Among  the  most  widely  and  honorably  known  of  the  many 
dealers  in  pianos,  organs  and  other  musical  merchandise  in 
this  city  is  Mr.  W.  W.  Simpson,  whose  warerooms  are  eli- 
gibly located  at  No.  357  Milwaukee  avenue.  Mr.  Simpson 
was  born  in  the  city  of  Kuffalo,  X.  V.,  1847,  whence  he  re- 
moved to  Chicago  with  his  parents  in  1851,  when  but  a 
child.  He  has  had  a  long  and  varied  experience  in  matters 
musical,  having  been  identified  with  this  line  of  business  for 


the  past  twenty-one  years.  For  seventeen  years  he  conducted 
the  branch  establishment  at  Eflingham,  111.,  of  the  cele- 
brated piano  manufacturing  linn  of  W.  W.  Kimball  &  Co., 
a  position  which  he  relinquished  in  order  to  embark  in 
business  on  his  own  account.  He  inaugurated  his  present 
enterprise  in  1888,  at  No.  398  Chicago  avenue,  where 
lie  soon  developed  a  very  large  and  influential  patronage, 
which  increased  to  sucli  an  extent  that  in  order  to 
meet  its  demands  he  removed  to  his  present  quarters  in 
1889.  His  warerooms  are  of  ample  dimensions,  having  a 
floor  area  of  25x94  feet,  and  are  handsomely,  neatly  and  ap- 
propriately arranged.  The  stock  carried  embraces  piano- 
fortes of  all  manufactures  of  any  established  reputation,  and 
in  all  styles  ;  also  parlor  organs,  from  the  most  elaborate  in 
instruction  to  those  comparatively  plain,  all  of  the  very 
jest  tone  and  excellence  throughout.  These  are  offered  to 
:he  public  at  very  lowest  prices,  for  cash  or  on  credit,  the 
latter  method  enabling  those  of  comparatively  small  means 
to  obtain  an  excellent  instrument  upon  the  easiest  of  terms 
3y  paying  weekly  or  monthly  installments.  A  specialty  is 
«ade  of  second-hand  pianos  of  all  makes,  which  are  sold 
jr  exchanged  upon  most  favorable  conditions,  while  repair- 
ing and  tuning  receive  special  care  and  attention.  Pianos 
are  also  rented  for  any  length  of  time  at  low  prices.  Mr. 
Simpson  also  handles  all  other  kinds  of  musical  instruments, 
brass,  string  and  reeds,  and  all  other  musical  merchandise 
of  every  description  at  the  lowest  prices.  The  telephone 


call  is  4730,  and  orders  are  promptly  attended  to.  He  is  a 
prominent  member  of  the  I.  O.  O.  F.  and  K.  of  P.,  and 
was  clerk  of  Circuit  Court  and  Recorder  of  Effingham 
County,  which  he  filled  with  the  greatist  credit  from  1880 
to  1884. 

J.   P.  GROSS   &  CO. 

The  trade  in  broom  corn  during  the  last  few  years  has  as- 
sumed extensive  proportions  in  the  city  of  Chicago.  A  repre- 
sentative and  reliable  firm,  actively  engaged  in  this  important 
business,  is  that  of  Messrs.  J.  P.  Gross  &  Co.,  whose  offices 
and  salesrooms  are  situated  at  Nos.  249  and  251  Kinzie  street. 
This  business  was  established  in  1872  by  Messrs.  J,  P.  Gross 
and  A.  II.  Grunewald,  who  conducted  it  till  1889,  when  Mr. 
Gross  died  after  a  successful  career.  Mr.  Grunewald  then 
became  sole  proprietor,  and  is  now  carrying  on  the  business 
under  the  old  firm  name  of  "J.  P.  Gross  &  Co."  He  has  had 
long'experience,  and  possesses  inlluentia!  connections  and  per- 
fect facilities.  The  premises  occupied  comprise  aspaciousand 
subs'antial  six-story  and  basement  building,  50x100  feet  in  area, 
fully  equipped  with  every  convenience,  elevators,  etc.  Here  a 
well  selected  and  heavy  stock  of  broom  corn  is  always  on  hand, 
also  full  supplies  of  handles,  wire,  twines,  tools  and  machinery. 
Only  the  best  goods  are  handled,  and  the  prices  quoted  neces- 
sarily attract  the  attention  of  careful  buyers.  A  number  of 
experienced  buyers  are  employed  in  the  best  producing  broom 
corn  sections  of  the  country,  and  the  trade  of  the  house  now 
extends  throughout  the  entire  United  States  and  Canada.  Orders 
are  carefully  filled,  and  liberal  advances  are  made  when  re- 
quired on  consignments  of  first-class  broom  corn.  Mr.  Grune- 
wald was  born  in  Chicago,  where  he  is  highly  esteemed  in  trade 
circles  for  his  business  ability  and  strict  integrity.  This  house 
is  commended  to  the  trade  as  one  in  every  way  worthy  of  con- 
fidence, and  business  relations  entered  into  with  it  are  certain 
to  prove  as  pleasant,  ai>  they  must  be  advantageous  and  profit- 
able to  all  concerned. 


JOSEPH  G.   HALL. 

A  representative  and  well-known  wool  merchant  of 
Chicago  is  Mr.  Joseph  G.  Hall,  whose  place  of  business  is 
located  at  190  and  192  E.  Kinzie  street.  The  business  con- 
ducted by  Mr.  Hall  is  well  known  and  of  established  repu- 
tation. It  was  founded  by  Wm.  IS.  Hibbard  &Co.,  in  1860, 
the  partners  being  W.Ii.  Hibbard  and  T.  W.  Hal!  and  Jesse 
McAllister.  The  business  was  continued  by  this  firm  until 
1862,  when  it  was  changed  to  McAllister,  Hall  &  Livermore, 
with  Jesse  McAllister,  T.  W.  Hall  and  Lewis  Livermore  as 
partners,  and  J.  G.  Hall,  manager.  From  i866-'&9  the  firm 
was  Pixley,  Hall  and  Kinsey.  In  1869  the  style  was  again 
changed  to  Pixley,  Hall  £  Co.,  the  partners  being  B.  F. 
Pixley,  T.  W.  Hall  and  J.  G.  Hall,  and  so  continued  till 
they  were  burned  out  during  the  great  fire  Oct.  9,  1871. 
From  1872  to  1876  the  business  was  known  as  T.  W. 
Hall  &  Sons,  the  members  of  the  firm  being  T.  W. 
Hall,  J.  G.  Hall  and  H.  R.  Hall;  and  in  1876 
Mr.  J.  G.  Hall,  the  present  proprietor,  succeeded  to 
the  entire  interest.  Mr.  Hall  is  a  native  of  Ohio  and  has 
lived  in  Chicago  since  1860;  he  has  a  large  business,  and 
occupies  a  fine  three-story  building  for  business  purposes, 
being  40x100  feet  in  dimensions  and  thoroughly  equipped 
with  all  conveniences.  Mr.  Mall  does  an  extensive  busi- 
ness, and  in  1890  handled  500,000  pounds  of  wool;  he  ex- 
pects to  increase  the  amount  to  r, 000,000  pounds  this  present 
year.  He  receives  wool  on  consignment  from  dealers  and 
producers,  and  sells  direct  to  the  manufacturers.  He  is  an 
active  and  progressive  business  man  and  keeps  his  patrons 
well  posted  with  bulletins  as  to  the  condition  of  the  markets' 
outlook.  He  quotes  prices  on  request  and  furnishes  sacks, 
tags,  twine  and  needles  to  shippers.  Fair  advances  are 
made  on  bills  of  lading  and  the  wool  is  graded  upon  arrival 
and  values  reported  promptly,  each  lot  being  sold  upon  its 
merits.  Mr.  Hall  is  well  known  in  business  and  financial 
circles,  and  is  everywhere  held  in  high  esteem. 


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TARRANT  &  RAMSAY  CO. 

In  the  manufacture  of  light  and  heavy  castings  of  all  kinds, 
a  representative  and  progressive  concern  in  Chicago  is  that 
1884  by  Messrs.  Tatrant  and  Ramsay,  who  conducted  it  till 
1891,  when  it  was  incorporated  under  the  laws  of  Illinois,  with 
known  as  the  Tarrant  &  Ramsay  Company,  whose  works 
are  located  at  46  to  66  Indiana  street,  and  office  at  52 
Illinois  street.  This  extensive  industry  was  founded  in 
a  paid  up  capital  of  $35,000,  and  its  trade  now  extends 
throughout  the  entire  United  States.  The  executive  officers  of 
the  company  are  Mr.  K.  Tarrant,  president,  and  Mr.  C.  J. 


PHILIP   RINN  CO. 

The  indomitable  pluck,  energy  and  perseverance  of  the 
Chicago  business  man  is  in  no  case  better  shown  than  in  that 
of  the  Philip  Rinn  Company,  manufacturers  and  dealers  in 
frames,  sash,  doors,  blinds,  mouldings  and  stair  work,  making 
a  specialty  of  interior  hardwood  finish,  at  the  S.  \V.  corner  of 
Crosby  and  Division  streets.  The  lirm  was  originally 
Kaeseberg  &  Kinn,  established  in  1865,  and  has  twice  been 
burned  to  the  ground  with  total  loss,  and  to-day  is  more 
prosperous  than  ever.  The  linn's  business  %vas  always 
good  since  its  opening,  and  their  trade  extends  in  all 


De  lierard,  secretary  and  treasurer.  The  foundry  is  thirty 
feet  high  and  100x100  feet  in  dimensions,  fully  equipped  with 
modern  apparatus  and  appliances,  operated  by  a  fifty  horse 
power  steam  engine,  and  is  under  the  immediate  supervision 
of  Mr.  John  Ramsay,  whose  reputation  as  a  practical  foundry- 
man  is  second  to  none.  He  is  also  vice-president  of  this  com- 
pany. The  cupola  has  a  capacity  of  melting  thirty-six  tons  of 
iron  daily,  and  from  150  to  200  workmen  are  constantly  em- 
ployed. They  manufacture  chiefly  light  and  heavy  castings  of 
all  descriptions,  dry  sand  and  loam  work.  Only  carefully  se- 
lected metal  is  utilized  and  the  work  produced  is  unrivaled  for 
finish,  smoothness  and  general  excellence.  Orders  for  cast- 
ings up  to  twenty  tons  are  promptly  filled,  at  the  lowest  possible 
prices,  and  entire  satisfaction  guaranteed  patrons.  The  yard  is 
supplied  with  powerful  cranes  and  derricks,  and  a  specialty  is 
made  of  castings  for  brickyard  machinery,  crushers,  grate 
bars,  etc.  They  likewise  attend  promptly  to  pattern  making, 
and  fully  warrant  all  their  work  to  be  exactly  as  represented. 
The  officers,  Messrs.  Tarrant  and  De  lierard,  are  enterprising 
and  honorable  business  men,  who  justly  merit  the  abundant 
success  secured  in  this  important  industry.  Mr.  Tarrant  was 
born  in  Saratoga  County,  N.  Y.,  and  came  to  Chicago  in 
1856.  He  is  a  prominent  Free  Mason,  Knight  Templar  and 
life  member  of  the  Cleveland  Lodge  of  F'reemasons.  Mr. 
Tarrant  is  also  treasurer  of  the  Felt  &  Tarrant  Manufacturing 
Company,  52  to  56  Illinois  street,  and  proprietor  of  the 
Marine  Engine  Works,  Illinois  street.  Mr.  Ramsay  is  a 
Scotchman,  but  has  resided  in  Chicago  since  1868,  and  as  a 
practical  fouudryman  has  no  equal  in  the  Northwest.  He  is 
a  widely  known  Freemason,  and  one  of  the  best  foundrymen 
in  the  country.  Mr.  C.  J.  De  lierard  is  a  native  of  Wiscon- 
sin, and  has  been  associated  in  business  with  Mr.  Tarrant  for 
many  years,  and  he  is  secretary  and  treasurer  of  this  company. 
He  is  also  a  prominent  Freemason  and  Knight  Templar,  and 
is  well  known  in  commercial  and  social  circles. 


directions.  In  1887  Mr.  Kaeseberg  dropped  out  of  the 
business,  which  was  continued  as  Philip  Rinn  »S:  Company 
until  in  1891,  when  they  were  incorporated  under  the  Inws. 
of  the  State  of  Illinois  as  the  Philip  Rinn  Company,  Ph. 
Rinn,  president;  George  P.  Rinn,  secretary  and  treasurer, 
and  with  a  paid-up  capital  of  $100, <xx>.  The  old  firm 
were  victims  of  the  great  fire  of  October,  1871.  they  being 
then  located  at  North  Clark  and  Menominee  streets,  and,  re- 
building much  larger  than  before,  were  again  burned  out  on 
the  1st  of  June,  1882,  at  their  present  location,  with  a  total 
loss  and  no  insurance.  They  rebuilt  immediately  with  brick, 
in  three,  four  and  five  story  buildings,  172  by  125  feet  in  size, 
and  have  one  of  the  most  complete  works  of  its  kind  in  the 
country.  They  are  operated  by  a  140  horse  power  engine, 
and  are  fitted  with  all  the  most  modern  and  latest  improved 
machinery,  tools  and  appliances,  necessary  to  facilitate  their 
work.  They  employ  100  hands,  and  even  then  have  a  rush  to 
supply  their  trade,  which  is  constantly  extending,  not  only  in 
this  city  but  in  all  parts  of  the  state  and  country.  Mr.  Philip- 
Rinn,  the  founder  of  the  firm,  and  president  of  the  present 
company,  was  born  in  Germany,  but  has  been  in  Chicago  since 
his  infancy.  He  is  a  prominent  Free  Mason,  and  is  well  and 
favorably  known  in  commercial  and  financial  circles.  Mr. 
Rinn  is  justly  entitled  to  the  plaudits  of  the  business  world  for 
his  pluck,  perseverance  and  energy,  and  twice  has  arisen 
phconix-like  from  the  ashes  of  his  business  to  make  it  still 
larger  than  before.  Mr.  'George  P.  Rinn,  the  genial  secretary 
and  treasurer,  could  receive  no  higher  praise  than  to  say  "He- 
is  the  son  of  his  father,"  and  possesses  the  same  excellent 
business  qualifications  that  has  made  him  a  success.  He  was 
born  and  raised  in  Chicago,  and  is  closely  identified 
with  all  of  its  business  interests,  and  under  the  able 
management  of  the  present  executive,  the  success  of  the 
Philip  Rinn  Company  is  bound  to  continue  at  a  greater  ratio 
than  heretofore. 


METROPOLIS  OF  THE 

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MURRAY  &  NICKELL  MFG.  CO. 

The  drug  milling  interests  of  Chicago  and  the  West,  are 
most  ably  and  progressively  represented  by  the  famous  Mur- 
ray &  Nickell  Mfg.  Company,  whose  immense  establishment  is 
so  centrally  located  at  Xos.  147  to  155  W.  Polk  street.  The 
industry  was  established  in  1805  by  the  old  lirm  of  Murray  & 
Xickell.  Both  partners  thoroughly  understood  the  business  in 
every  detail,  and  early  achieved  an  enviable  reputation  for  the 
superiority  of  their  product.  Repeated  enlargements  of  facil- 
ities were  necessitated,  until  to-day  the  works  are  among  the 
largest  of  the  kind  in  the  world,  and  the  best  equipped  of  any. 
The  mills  and  warehouse  are  substantially  constructed  of  brick, 
six  stories  in  height,  and  100  by  120  feet  in  dimensions,  fronting 
on  \V.  Pclk  street  and  Law  avenue,  anil  having  a  complete 
outfit  of  modern  grinding  mills  and  machinery,  run  by  heavy 
steam  power.  The  present  company  was  duly  organized  in 
1887,  with  a  capital  of  $100,000  paid  up  Mr.  A:  F.  Murray 
becoming  president,  Mr.  F.  1?.  Klock  vice-president,  and  Mr. 
C.  F.  Lammert,  secretary.  They  bring  to  bear  the  highest 
order  of  executive  capacity,  and  the  works  are  a  model  of 
thorough  organization.  The  company  employs  from  fifty  to 
sixty  hands  in  the  grinding  and  preparation  of  all  descriptions 
of  drugs  spices  and  chemicals,  and  are  prepared  to  promptly 
till  the  largest  orders,  guaranteeing  quality  and  price.  The 
leading  jobbing  druggists  and  grocers  secure  their  supplies 
here,  where  such  care  is  devoted  to  securing  absolute  purity, 
combined  with  the  f  res  line's  of  the  drugs  and  spices  as  recently 
received  from  place  of  growth,  so  for  all  pharmaceutical  or 
food  purposes,  drugs,  spices  and  chemicals  milled  here,  are 
preferred  by  the  best  class  of  trade.  The  company  is  doing 
an  annually  enlarging  trade,  developed  solely  on  the  basis  of 
merit,  and  the  city  is  to  be  congratulated  upon  the  possession 
of  such  a  nationally  representative  industrial  establishment 
Mr.  Murray  has  all  his  business  life  been  identified  with  the 
wholesale  trade  in, drugs  and  chemicals,  and  is  a  recognized 
authority  therein.  He  and  his  associates  are  sound  and  re- 
sponsible business  men,  and  are  materially  aiding  in  the  devel- 
opment of  Chicago's  metropolitan  supremacy. 


J.  FRED.  WILCOX. 

One  of  the  recogni/ed  headquarters  for  the  great  and  rap- 
idly increasing  cigar  trade  in  this  city  is  the  office  of  Mr. 
J.  Fred.  Wilcox,  general  agent  for  Mr.  Carl  Upmann  of  New 
York,  whose  high  class  productions  in  this  line  are  becom- 
ing universally  popular  throughout  the  United  States,  and  for 
Messrs.  II.  Upmann  &  Co.'s  Havana,  Cuba,  bankers  and 
commission  merchants,  controlling  the  celebrated  II.  Up- 
mann's  factory;  also  representing  the  house  of  Mr.  Cayelano 
Soria,  Key  West,  Fla.  Mr.  Wilcox  has  represented  these 
substantial  houses  here  for  the  past  fifteen  years,  his  terri- 
tory covering  the  whole  of  the  Union  and  Canada,  in  every 
part  of  which  he  has  established  the  most  influential  connec- 
tions, and  controls  about  one-half  of  the  entire  importation 
of  cigars.  Mr.  Wilcox  is  a  native  of  New  York  state,  but 
came  West  when  very  young,  his  training  and  education  be- 
ing thoroughly  Western,  so  that  his  qualifications  are  in  every 
way  perfect  to  exactly  meet  the  requirements  of  the  trade. 
The  business  is  entirely  confined  to  supplying  the  largest 
jobbers  in  all  parts  of  the  country,  and  no  pains  are  spared 
to  satisfy  the  wants  of  each  particular  customer,  even  to  manu- 
facturing special  brands  for  his  trade.  His  offices  at  suites 
No.  311  and  312  Insurance  Exchange  building,  No.  218  l.a 
Salle  street,  arc  fitted  up  and  arranged  with  all  the  modern 
improvements  and  facilities  for  the  transaction  of  business. 
The  trade  is  steadily  growing  and  expanding  upon  the  legiti- 
mate basis  of  supply  and  demand.  It  is  the  constant  endeavor 
of  Mr.  Wilcox,  and  the  celebrated  houses  he  represents,  to 
merit  by  the  strictest  principles  of  commercial  probity  and 
just  dealing  a  continuance  of  the  support  they  already  enjoy. 
lie  is  an  honored  member  of  the  Union  League,  and  his  skill 
anil  capacity,  coupled  with  his  honorable  record,  render  him 
deservedly  popular  and  respected  by  all  who  know  him  either 
in  a  business  or  social  way. 


LOUIS   KREBS. 

As  in  all  other  trades  or  professions,  there  are  in  the  un- 
dertakers' business  both  skilful  and  unskilful  men,  but  it  is 
rarely  that  the  business  has  been  brought  to  such  a  point  of 
perfection  as  has  been  reached  by  Mr.  Louis  Krebs,  whose 
place  of  business  is  at  2tO  Ninety-second  street.  Mr.  Krebs 
is  one  of  the  oldest  and  most  highly  respected  in  the  busi- 
ness in  the  whole  of  Chicago.  lie  was  established  in  South 
Chicago  eight  years  ago,  having  been  four  years  further 
south  on  this  same  street  anil  four  years  at  his  present  place 
and  previous  to  his  coming  here  he  was  in  business  in  the 
city  on  Sherman  street,  also  on  Cottage  drove  avenue.  In 
all  he  has  been  established  thirty  years.  lie  is  a  native  of 
Chicago,  and  belongs  to  several  of  the  leading  orders,  includ- 
ing the  Catholic  Foresters,  Ancient  Order  of  United 
Workmen,  Society  of  St.  Peter  and  St.  Paul,  and  the  Na- 
tional Undertakers'  Union.  Mr.  Krebs  attends  the  national 
conventions  of  undertakers,  and,  not  only  this,  but  is  a 
graduate  of  the  Oriental  School  of  Kmbalming,  whose  head- 
quarters are  at  Iloston.  lie  has  made  a  close  study  of  em- 
balming from  its  scientific  standpoint,  and  had  to  pass  a 
very  severe  and  strict  examination  before  receiving  his 
diploma,  which  may  be  seen  at  anv  time  in  his  office.  His 
store  is  a  two-story  frame  building,  about  60x20,  and  he 
resides  on  the  premises.  He  carries  an  unusually  fine  se- 
lection of  caskets  and  burial  robes,  and  conducts  everything 
connected  with  his  business  in  a  first-class  manner,  lie  also 
owns  the  large  livery  stable  on  Erie  avenue,  near  the  Illinois 
Central  Depot.  It  is  one  of  the  largest  in  town  and  the 
only  brick  livery  stable  specially  built  for  that  purpose.  He 
has  twenty  boarders,  and  about  fifteen  of  his  own  horses,  and 
a  capacity  for  fifty,  besides  a  very  large  assortment  of  bug- 
gies, hacks,  surreys,  phaetons  and  every  kind  uf  carriage. 


T.  WILCE  &.  CO. 

A  representative  and  one  of  the  most  successful  firms  in 
Chicago,  extensively  engaged  in  the  manufacture  and  sale  of 
kiln  dried  hardwood  flooring,  lumber,  etc.,  is  that  of  Messrs. 
T.  Wilce  &  Co.,  whose  planing  mills  and  yard  are  situated  on 
Twenty-second  and  Throop  streets.  This  extensive  business 
was  established  in  1873  by  Mr.  Thos.  Wilce,  who  eventually 
admitted  Messrs.  Geo.  C.  and  F..  II.  Wilce  into  partnership. 
The  partners  bring  great  practical  experience  to  bear,  and  pos- 
sess superior  connections  and  perfect  facilities.  They  occupy 
a  spacious  anil  well-equipped  yard,  having  a  dock  frontage  of 
1, 600  feet  by  a  depth  of  250  feet,  with  railroad  sidings,  and 
every  facility.  Their  planing  mill,  which  is  supplied  with  the 
latest  improved  woodworking  machinery,  tools  anil  appliances 
is  260x260  feet  in  dimensions.  Here  they  employ  200  skilled 
workmen,  and  the  machinery  is  driven  by  a  superior  50;  horse 
power  steam  engine.  The  annual  output  of  the  mill  is  35,- 
000,000  feet  of  lumber.  They  produce  largely  flooring, 
doors,  sashes,  frames,  mouldings,  brackets,  blinds;  also  all 
kinds  of  hardwood  and  interior  finish,  mantels,  sideboards, 
office  counters,  store  fixtures,  pulpits  and  pew  ends.  A 
specialty  is  made  of  kiln  dried  hardwood  flooring,  bored  for 
blind  nailing,  which  is  offered  to  the  trade  in  carload  lots,  at 
extremely  low  prices.  They  have  furnished  their  productions 
for  many  of  the  finest  buildings  erected  in  the  last  few  years  in 
Chicago  and  its  vicinity,  giving  entire  satisfaction  to  builders, 
contractors,  architects  and  property  owners.  The  sales  of  this 
lirm  now  amount  to  over  $1,000,000  per  annum,  ami  its  trade 
extend*  throughout  the  entire  United  States  and  Kurope. 
Only  really  first-class  hardwood  lumber  is  handled,  and  100 
teams  are  employed.  Mr.  T.  Wilce,  the  founder  of  the  busi- 
ness was  born  in  Cornwall,  England,  and  came  to  Chicago  in 
1848.  With  characteristic  foresight  he  afterwards  embarked 
in  the  lumber  trade,  and  is  one  of  the  pioneers  of  this  great 
industry  in  the  western  metropolis.  All  the  partners  are 
greatly  respected  by  the  community  for  their  integrity  and 
enterprise,  and  are  very  popular  in  trade  circles,  and  all  or- 
ders entrusted  to  this  house  will  receive  prompt  and  careful 
attention. 


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J.  S.   REEDER. 

Mr.  ].  S.  Reeder  is  a  man  with  a  history,  and  as  IK  is  by  all 
odds  the  leading  theatrical  wig  maker  in  Chicago  it  affords 
us  great  pleasure  to  have  this  opportunity  of  alluding  to  his 
business.  His  history  is  this:  Horn  in  Louisville,  Ky. ,  his 
ambition  brought  him  on  to  Chicago,  only  to  arrive  here  the 
night  before  the  great  tire,  in  1871.  His  hotel  fell  a  prey  to 
the  flames,  and  in  it  he  had  his  trunk  which  contained  all  he 
then  possessed,  some  two  thousand  dollars,  and  he  lost  every- 
thing. This  would  have  been  enough  to  discourage  most  men, 
but  with  noble  ambition  he  faced  adversity  and  succeeded  so 
well  that  nine  years  ago  he  established  himself  as  a  practical 
wig  maker  and  manufacturer  of  all  kindsof  human  hairgoods, 
at  182  and  184  \V.  Madison  street,  and  moved  to  his  present 
store,  26  N.  Clark  street  in  March,  1891.  He  does  a  large 
theatrical  business,  and  always  has  on  hand,  or  makes  to  order, 
ladies'  and  gents'  fine  street  wigs,  theatrical  wigs,  beards,  etc. 
He  makes  over  old  wigs  to  look  like  new,  and  as  his  terms  are, 
of  course,  cash;  his  prices  are  very  low.  He  makes  large  re- 
ductions to  the  trade  and  customers.  He  keeps  every  kind 
of  paint,  powderand  cosmetiques  for  make-ups,  and,  in  fact, 
everything  that  belongs  to  his  trade. 


WARNER    BROS. 

The  associations  of  Chicago  with  Connecticut  are  manifold, 
for  the  western  metropolis  offers  a  rare  field  as  a  distributing 
center  for  the  goods  poured  out  like  a  flood  by  the  busiest  and 
most  enterprising  state  in  the  Union.  The  Warner  Corset 
Company  of  Bridgeport,  Conn.,  sawthe  necessityof  thoroughly 
utilizing  the  magnificent  facilities  afforded  by  Chicago  as  a  dis- 


tributing center,  and  in  1880  engaged  Mr.  ].  A.  Miner  to  open 
up  a  branch.  He  has  succeeded  in  a  remarkable  degree,  and 
has  made  u  trade  which  extends  all  over  the  city,  wholesale 
and  retail,  and  reaches  out  in  its  greater  development  over  the 
Northwest,  the  West  and  the  Southwest.  The  "parent"  firm  is 
at  Bridgeport,  Conn.,  with  the  factory,  a  handsome  quadrang- 
ular structure,  in  the  beautiful  little  city  of  Bridgeport, 
nearly  facing  Long  Island  Sound.  The  head  offices,  however, 
are  in  Ne\v  York,  where  one  of  the  proprietors  resides.  They 
are  wide-awake,  enterprising  men,  who  have  fully  realized  the 
fact  that  when  they  have  a  good  thing  the  printer  and  them- 
selves combined  can  get  it  before  the  public,  and  that  the 
Warner  corset  is  as  widely  known  as  the  stars  and  stripes.  In 
Chicago  the  firm  of  Warner  Bros.  (Lticien  C.  and  I.  De  Ver 
Warner)  own  the  handsome  building  theyerected  at  203  and  205 
Jackson  street,  the  ground  floor  of  which,  50x125  feet,  is  used 
for  their  business.  They  employ  a  large  staff  of  commercial 
travelers  and  clerks,  and  have  a  very  large  patronage.  Mr. 
J.  A.  Miner,  the  wide-awake  manager  of  this  western  branch, 


has  been  identified  with  the  corset  business  for  over  twenty-five 
years.  Warner  Bros,  have  a  handsome  store.  The  business 
is  a  typical  one,  illustrating  in  all  its  details  the  ingenuity, 
enterprise  and  business  pluck  inherent  to  the  American  mer- 
cantile character.  It  may  be  mentioned  that  the  firm  has  made 
application  for  space  during  the  Exhibition,  and  visitors  to  the 
World's  Fair  will  have  the  best  opportunity  to  inspect  the 
wonderful  designs  of  the  firm. 


J.     P.    DALEIDEN. 

One  of  the  handsomest  and  most  artistic  places  of  business 
on  the  North  side,  if  not  in  the  city,  is  that  of  Mr.  John  P. 
Daleidcn,  at  Nos.  209  and  301  E.  North  avenue.  Mr. 
Daleiden  is  a  manufacturer  and  wholesale  dealer  in  artificial 
flowers,  leaves,  wreaths,  veiling,  vases,  etc.,  and  also  of  all 
kinds  of  funeral  designs.  He  also  carries  a  complete  line  of 
books  and  stationery,  school  supplies,  pictures  and  picture 
frames,  and  all  kinds  of  church  goods.  Catholic  goods  a 
specialty.  He  occupies  a  handsome  double  store  at  the  above 
number,  40x80  feet  in  size,  one  side  of  which  is  devoted 
entirely  to  artificial  and  wax  flowers,  and  the  other  side  to  the 
book  and  stationery  department.  Mr,  Daleiden  established 
his  present  business  nearly  twenty  years  ago,  and  has  been  at 
his  present  location  for  about  eight  years.  He  is  an  energetic, 
industrious  and  courteous  business  man  and  has  an  immense 
trade,  which  is  constantly  increasing.  Mr.  Daleiden  was 
born  in  Germany  and  has  been  in  the  city  since  1869.  lie  is 
a  prominent  member  of  the  Catholic  Order  of  Foresters  and 
is  forty-four  years  of  age.  He  is  very  popular  on  the  North 
side  with  all  classes,  and  has  a  host  of  business  and  social 
friends. 

BINDER  &  SEIFERT. 

An  important  event  in  engineering  circles  last  year  was 
the  formation  of  the  firm  of  Messrs.  Binder  &  Seifert,  the 
well-known  bridge  designers  and  builders,  and  who  are 
equally  well  prepared  to  contract  for,  and  erect  all  descrip- 
tions of  iron  or  steel  roofs,  buildings  and  foundation  work. 
They  have  their  office  in  room  803  Royal  Insurance 
Building,  169  Jackson  street,  The  copartners  are  oi 
the  highest  professional  standing.  Mr.  Carl  Binder 
is  a  graduate  of  the  Polytechnic  Institute  of  Stutt- 
gart, Germany,  and  began  the  practice  of  his  profes- 
sion in  1876.  He  has  been  a  resident  of  the  United 
States  since  1883,  and  has  made  Chicago  his  perma- 
nent headquarters  since  1888.  Mr.  Maurice  Seifert  is  a 
native  of  Vienna,  and  a  graduate  of  the  Vienna  Polytechnic 
Institute.  He  has  been  a  resident  of  Chicago  since  1879. 
The  firm  brings  to  bear  special  qualifications  for  the  per- 
formance of  every  description  of  engineering  work  in  its  line, 
making  a  specialty  of  the  designing  and  building  of  bridges, 
of  any  dimensions,  of  wood,  iron,  steel, or  a  combination  of 
above  materials.  They  enjoy  superior  facilities  for  the 
manufacture  of  all  the  iron  or  steel  work  from  choicest  pig 
iron,  and  under  closest  inspection.  Their  estimates  are 
close  and  accurate,  and  they  adhere  rigidly  to  specifications. 
Their  ripe  experience  and  sound  judgment,  coupled  with 
utilization  of  the  most  approved  scientific  methods,  have 
enabled  them  to  complete  several  of  the  finest  specimens  of 
bridge  building  and  structural  iron  work  in  the  world, 
notably  a  viaduct  1,000  feet  long,  and  loo  feet  in  height  for 
the  Pittsburgh,  Akron  &  Western  Railroad,  iron  dome  for 
the  agricultural  building  of  the  World's  Columbian  Exposi- 
tion ;  all  the  iron  and  steel  work  for  the  German  Opera  House, 
Chicago;  Machinery  Hall  for  World's  Columbian  Exposi- 
tion, largest  iron  contract  ever  let  in  Chicago,  etc. 
The  firm  devotes  close  personal  attention  to  the  exe- 
cution of  all  contracts,  and  have  invariably  afforded  the 
utmost  satisfaction  to  their  customers.  They  are  progressive 
and  keep  abreast  of  the  times,  their  bridges  and  iron  work  em- 
bracing all  the  improvements,  and  standing  a  permanent 
monument  to  their  skill,  ability  and  enterprise  in  this  most 
arduous  branch  of  civil  engineering. 


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KAREL  KVITEK. 

We  mention  with  pleasure  the  drug  business  of  Karel 
Kvitek  in  this  review  of  the  business  and  commercial  inter- 
ests of  this  great  city.  Mr.  Kvitek  has  only  been  in  America 
a  short  time,  but  his  ability  and  skill  as  a  chemist  has  rec- 
ommended him  so  favorably  that  he  has  already  built  for 
himself  a  most  satisfactory  business.  He  occupies  for  his 
store  and  laboratory  the  ground  floor,  20x40,  of  the  building 
599  Throop  street,  near  eighteenth.  His  store  is  thoroughly 
stocked  with  all  the  latest  patent  medicines,  pharmaceutical 
preparations,  toilet  articles,  physicians'  and  surgeons'  sup- 
plies, perfumes,  brushes,  rubber  goods,  sponges,  etc.  The 
store  is  fitted  up  in  excellent  style,  with  large  glass  show 
cases,  and  every  modern  appliance.  The  stock  is  large, 
complete  and  of  the  highest  class  of  goods.  Special  atten- 
tion is  given  to  the  compounding  of  physicians'  prescriptions, 
the  greatest  care  being  taken  to  insure  accuracy.  Mr.  Kvitek 
is  a  graduate  of  the  University  of  Prague,  Bohemia,  and  is 
a  competent  analytical  chemist  and  pharmacist,  he  has  an 
established  reputation  of  the  highest  order  as  an  expert 
analyst  of  urine  and  victuals.  He  is  a  court  chemist  and 
has  frequently  been  called  upon  to  give  expert  testimony  in 
most  important  legal  cases.  He  has  a  large  and  very  com- 
plete laboratory  in  the  rear  of  his  store,  20x20  feet  in  area. 
He  has  a  number  of  preparations  of  merit  of  his  own  manu- 
facture that  have  become  known  as  specifics  for  the  diseases 
and  ailments  they  were  compounded  for,  and  we  enumerate 
them  with  pleasure,  hoping  some  of  our  readers  may  derive 
benefit  from  the  knowledge  of  them  gained  through  this 
medium.  One  of  his  leading  preparations  is  K.  Kvitek's 
lung  balsam,  for  lung  diseases,  and  others  are  capuchin 
drops,  blood  purifier,  solution  of  albuminate  of  iron,  Dr. 
Kromphol/.'s  stomach  bitters,  David's  tea,  Dr.  Kiestow's 
essence  of  life  and  K.  Kvitek's  headache  cure.  These  reme- 
dies are  all  recommended  as  being  very  meritorious  and  are 
compounded  under  the  direction  of  Mr.  Kvitek  personally. 
Mr.  Kvitek  is  making  a  great  success  and  his  learning  and 
skill  are  fully  appreciated  by  his  friends  and  many  patrons 
who  hold  him  in  the  highest  esteem. 


increasing,  and  it  is  a  general  favorite  with  retailers  and  the 
public  wherever  introduced.  One  hundred  men  and  sixteen 
teams  are  employed,  the  trade  extending  throughout  all  sec- 
tions of  Chicago  and  its  vicinity.  The  prime  quality  of  the 
company's  lager  is  due,  not  only  to  purity  and  quality  of  in- 
gredients and  the  skill  in  manufacture,  but  also  to  the  ample 
facilities  of  the  establishment  for  keeping  in  stock  large  quan- 
tities, which  are  allowed  to  mature  previous  to  being  entered 
for  consumption.  Mr.  Bartholomae  and  Roesing  are  honora- 
ble and  able  business  men,  who  are  very  popular  in  trade 
circles.  Mr.  Bartholomae  was  born  in  Germany  but  has 
resided  in  Chicago  the  greater  part  of  his  life.  He  is  also 
largely  interested  in  the  Uuited  States  Brewing  Company,  and 
is  one  of  Chicago's  public  spirited  and  influential  citizens. 


BRENNAN'S  GROCERY  AND  FISH  MARKET. 

Any  of  the  residents  of  this  neighborhood  will  bear  high 
testimony  to  the  exemplary  manner  in  which  Mr.  Patrick 
Brennan  has  conducted  a  grocery  and  meatmarket  for  the  last 
twelve  years.  He  has  been  all  the  time  on  W.  Twenty-second 
street,  but  moved  to  his  present  store,  No.  690,  at  the  corner 
of  Paulina  street,  four  years  ago.  His  store  occupies  the 
whole  of  the  ground  floor,  and  is  about  25x40  feet  and  is  at  all 
times  well  stocked  with  a  full  supply  and  variety  of  staple  and 
fancy  groceries  and  also  fresh  and  salt  meats,  which  he  receives 
daily  from  the  stock  yaids,  buying  none  but  the  very  best 
qualities.  He  also  has  the  various  kinds  of  fish  that  come  to 
the  market.  His  prices  throughout,  are  exceedingly  low,  and 
he  gives  special  rates  for  hotel,  boarding  house  and  ship  sup- 
plies. In  canned  goods  he  always  carries  an  immense  variety 
and  all  of  the  latest  manufacture.  Mr.  Brennan  is  a  native  of 
Ireland  and  has  been  in  Chicago  for  forty  years,  being  almost 
one  of  the  pioneers  of  the  place. 


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THE  BARTHOLOMAE  &  ROESING  BREWING 
AND  MALTING  CO. 

At  the  present  day  lager  beer  is  rapidly  becoming  the  na- 
tional beverage  of  the  American  people.  When  pure,  manu- 
factured only  of  the  best  materials,  and  by  the  most  improved 
processes,  beer  is  acknowledged  by  leading  physicians  and 
medical  authorities  to  have  excellent  tonic  and  strengthening 
properties,  while  it  is  also  a  well-known  fact,  that  our  people 
are  notably  less  intemperate  since  the  introduction  of  lager 
beer.  In  this  connection,  we  desire  to  make  prominent 
mention  in  this  commercial  review  of  Chicago,  to  the 
representative  and  reliable  Bartholomae  &  Roesing  Brew- 
ing and  Malting  Company,  whose  brewery  offices,  etc.,  are 
located  at  the  corner  of  Twelfth  and  Brown  streets.  This 
brewery  was  first  opened  in  1865  by  Kehm  &  Bartholomae,  who 
were  succeeded  in  1872  by  the  firm  of  Messrs.  Bartholomae  & 
Roesing.  Eventually  in  1890,  it  was  incorporated  under  the 
laws  of  Illinois  with  ample  capital,  Mr.  F.  Bartholomae  being 
the  president,  treasurer  and  general  manager.  The  brewery, 
malt  house  and  adjacent  buildings  are  spacious  and  are  con- 
structed in  a  most  substantial  and  durable  manner,  while 
the  greatest  care  is  exercised  by  Mr.  Bartholomae  to  secure 
absolute  cleanliness  in  all  operations.  The  brewery  is  five 
stories  high  and  the  malt  house  seven  stories,  and  the  capacity 
of  the  brewery  is  100,000  barrels  of  lager  annually.  There  are 
two  first-class  ice  machines  of  fifty  and  twenty-five  tons  daily, 
and  the  storage  capacity  is  equal  1025.000  barrels.  The  brewery 
contains  every  modern  improvement.  The  large  fermenting  vats, 
mash  tubs,  settling  tanks,  kettles,  boilers,  pumps,  etc.,  all  be- 
speak the  large  capital  invested,  and  the  perfection  of  the 
arrangements.  The  company's  lager  beer  is  preferred  by 
thousands  to  that  of  any  other  brand,  and  is  unrivaled  for 
purity,  flavor  and  excellence.  The  demand  for  it  is  steadily 


FRED  SCHOLER. 

"How  much  fairer  jewels  make  one!" 

With  these  simple  words  the  heroine  of  Goethe's  Faust  ex- 
presses her  delight,  when  presented  with  the  tempting  golden 
trinkets,  and  though  the  mind  conceiving  this  expression  is 
but  a  childish  one,  and  a  model  of  innocence,  her  words  con- 
tain a  beautiful  truth.  Since  ages,  jewelry  has  been  regarded 
as  giving  an  evidence  of  a  country's  wealth,  or  prosperity  of  its 
ruler,  and  even  to-day,  the  greater  the  proportion  of  the  jewelry 
trade,  the  more  prosperous  and  creditable  the  community. 
Chicago  is  well  represented  in  this  class  of  work,  combining 
art  and  skill,  and  has  many  first-class  establishments  in  this 
line.  One  of  no  little  prominence  in  the  southwest  portion  of 
the  city  is  the  one  owned  by  Mr.  Fred  Scholer,  and  located  at 
286  W.  Twelfth  street,  southeast  corner  of  Halsted  street.  It 
has  been  in  existence  since  1869,  when  it  was  established  by 
its  present  proprietor.  The  store  occupies  the  ground  floor  of 
a  20x40  two-story  building,  and  it  is,  the  least  to  say,  highly 
attractive.  Mr.  Scholer,  like  many  of  Chicago's  pioneer 
jewelers,  is  a  native  of  Germany,  and  has  been  a  resident  of  the 
World's  Fair  city  for  over  twenty-two  years.  He  is  a  thorough 
watchmaker  and  jeweler,  and  well  versed  in  even  the  most  dif- 
ficult details  of  his  vocation.  He  has  with  him  three  clerks 
and  assistants,  who  are  kept  busy  in  attending  to  the  wants  of 
the  public  in  general.  His  patronage  is,  not  only  in  the  neigh- 
borhood, but  comprises  a  large  number  of  men  throughout  the 
city;  for  those  who  have  once  traded  with  him,  are  bound  to 
realize  the  reliability  of  his  work,  and  so  remain  his  custom- 
ers. The  store  is  well  equipped,  and  the  display  of  fine  gold 
and  silver  watches,  beautiful  silverware,  jewelry  and  specta- 
cles, as  arranged  in  shining  show  cases,  a  worthy  representative 
of  the  fine  work  which  can  be  procured  in  this  establishment. 
Everything  is  first-class  and  worthy  of  closest  inspection. 
Special  attention  given  to  repairing  fine  watches  and 
jewelry,  and  all  work  done  in  this  house  is  guaranteed  to  be  as 
perfect  as  it  is  possible  to  make  it.  The  visitor  to  F;ed 
Scholer's  jewelry  store  will  find  it  to  be  deserving;  of  much 
credit,  and  an  honor  to  the  community. 


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METROPOUS  OF  THE 
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TURNBULL  &  CULLERTON. 

The  necessity  of  good  roofing  material,  in  a  climate  liable 
to  extremes  of  heat  and  cold,  is  imperative,  and  this  desid- 
eratum is  found  in  Turnbull  &  Cullerton's  "Gypsumineral" 
Cement  Roofing,  an  invention  of  the  utmost  value  used  by 
men  of  the  most  practical  type,  who  have  known  all  the 
disadvantages  of  other  roofing,  and  who  in  this  compound 
have  conquered  all  such  difficulties.  "Gypstimineral"  has  had 


twenty-three  years'  test;  is  practically  fireproof;  can  be 
walked  over  with  less  injury  than  any  other;  contracts  and 
expands  in  sudden  changes  without  injury  to  roof ;  contains 
no  injurious  matter;  does  not  run  in  the  hottest,  nor  crack 
in  the  coldest  weather;  is  the  onlv  cement  which  can  be 
applied  successfully  to  pitched  roofs;  will  last  thirty  years, 
and  last,  but  not  least,  can  be  laid  on  old  felt  roofing,  and 
be  as  good  as  new,  and  much  better  than  a  new  resin  com- 
position roof.  With  this  as  their  specialty  Messrs.  Turn- 


In  January,  1890,  Mr.  Freutel  retired,  and  fora  short  time 
the  firm  was  known  as  Turnbull  &  Co.  In  March,  1890, 
Messrs.  Turnbull  &  Cullerton  joined  their  interests,  the 
latter  gentleman  having  been  for  some  time  a  silent  partner. 
He  is  an  alderman  from  the  ninth  ward,  and  has  represented 
that  section  of  the  city  in  the  City  Council  since  1871, in  fact, 
he  is  the  premier  of  the  Chicago  City  Council,  having  been 
elected  twelve  consecutive  times  from  three  different  wards; 
has  been  twice  acting  mayor  and  leu  years  the  Chairman  of 


G.    A.    TURNBULL. 

bull  &  Cullerton  have  made  a  success  of  their  business.      It 
was   established  in    1868   bv   Messrs.  Freutel  &  Turnbull. 


HON.    K.    !•'.    CULLERTON. 

Finance  Committee,  which  is  really  one  of  the  most  important 
offices  in  the  city  government.  He  was  also  a  member  of  the 
Houseof  Representatives  of  the  Twenty-eighth  General  Assem- 
bly of  the  State  of  Illinois.  He  is  a  native  of  Chicago. 
Mr.  Cullerton  was  formerly  connected  with  the  car  heating 
and  sidewalk  ventilation  business,  and  the  many  who  know 
him  give  him  the  credit  of  being  a  genial  whole-souled 
businessman.  Mr.  Turnbull  is  a  native  of  Scotland,  but  has 
made  his  home  in  Chicago  for  about  a  quarter  of  a  centurv,  and 
is  an  unassuming  hardworking  and  successful  business  man. 
He  is,  we  are  told,  a  relation  of  Pittsburgh  most  success- 
ful and  enterprising  iron  master,  who  is  also  a  Scotchman, 
an  author  and  a  public  benefactor.  The  factory  of  the 
" Gypsumineral'  'is  at  Sixteenth  street  and  I'.lue  Island  avenue, 
ar.d  about  fifty  people  are  employed,  the  works  covering  a 
large  area  of  ground.  They  are  general  manufacturers  of 
corrugated  iron  and  sheet  steel  roofing,  as  well,  Turnbull's 
Patent  Spring-Cap  Sheet  Steel  Roofing  and  C'orrugated  Iron 
being  the  specialty,  under  control  of  the  Chicago  Metallic 
Roofing  &  Corrugating  Co.,  of  which  the  genial  and  popular 
Col.  Egerton  Adams  (president  of  Chicago  Forge  and  licit 
Co.),  is  president,  G.  A.  Turnbull  vice-president, and  K.  ¥. 
Cullerton  secretary  and  treasurer.  Their  success  is  shown 
in  the  wide  adoption  of  their  roofs  and  the  unvarying  testi- 
mony to  the  worth  of  the  material,  so  that  the  motto  of  the 
company  can  well  be  quoted'  here,  and  fitly  conclude  this 
brief  notice  of  its  commercial  success:  "Build  not  thine 
house  upon  a  sandy  foundation,  and  keep  the  waters  from 
intruding  into  thy  dwelling  by  putting  on  a  Gypsumineral 
cement  roof,  then  when  the  floods  come  thou  wilt  surely  be 
glad."  Among  the  numerous  works  in  hand  or  executed  by 
this  progressive  and  prosperous  company  may  be  mentioned 
the  roofing  of  the  Frazer  &  Chalmers  Mining  Machinery  Plant 
in  this  city,  and  which  covers  an  area  of  over  half  a  million 
square  feet,  the  roofing  of  the  Grant  Locomotive  Works, 


iTROPOLISOFTHE 
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Covering  an  area  of  250,000  square  feet,  besides  many  other 
large  contracts  in  and  out  of  Chicago.  They  roofed  J.  M. 
Smyth's  new  Town  Market,  and  have  been  working  half  the 
summer  on  the  large  engine  houses  and  machine  shops  of 
the  Chicago  &  Northwestern  Railroad  Co.  along  their 
different  lines,  in  fact,  almost  wherever  large  concerns  of 
any  class  require  permanent  roofing  they  call  upon  Turnbull 
&  Cullertim. 

F.   &.  WM.   F.   YOTT. 

Unquestionably  the  leading  livery  business  of  Chicago  is 
that  conducted  by  F.  You  &  Son,  at  532  and  534  N  Clark- 
street  This  business  was  established  in  1850  by  Mr.  F.  Yott, 
who  continued  it  alone  untill8/6,when  he  admitted  his  son, Mr. 
W.  F  Yott, to  the  business, and  moved  to  the  present  location. 
Jlere  they  occupy  the  ground  floor  ami  basement  of  the  large 


three-story  brick  building.  45x1 50  feet  in  size.  The  office  is  on 
the  ground  floor,  as  are  also  the  carriage  rooms,  the  basement 
being  used  as  a  stable  room  for  the  horses.  The  place  is  well 
lighted  and  ventilated  and  everything  done  to  add  to  the  con- 
venience and  comfort  of  the  horses.  The  carriages  here 
embrace  every  variety  of  landau,  phaeton,  carriage,  buggy, 
carts,  etc.  An  immense  trade  is  had  and  conveyances  are  sup- 
plied at  the  shortest  notice  for  weddings,  funerals,  or,  in  fact 
any  occasion  calling  for  vehicles.  The  horses  are  selected  for 
their  reliability,  beauty  and  traveling  qualities.  Seventy-five 
horses  are  kept  on  hand  constantly,  and  ten  workmen  are  em- 
ployed. The  owners  of  this  business  are  also  proprietors  of 
the  Union  Riding  Academy,  at  527,  529  and  531  N.  Clark 
street,  being  directly  opposite  the  stables.  This  place  was 
built  by  the  Union  Riding  Club, in  1883. and  was  leased  by  the 
Yotts  in  1884.  It  is  the  only  riding  school  in  the  city  conducted 
especially  for  that  purpose.  The  building  is  of  pressed  brick, 
-with  white  stone  trimmings,  and  is  75x200  feet  in  dimensions. 
There  are  two  floors  in  front,  one  in  the  center  and  three  in 
the  rear.  The  place  is  elegantly  and  conveniently  fitted  up, 
having  handsome  parlors  for  ladies,  dressing  and  toilet  rooms. 
The  "  rink"  is  placed  in  the  center  of  the  building,  and  is 
75x125  in  area  ;  it  is  well  lighted  and  well  ventilated,  and  has  a 
delightful  packing  of  two  feet  of  tan  bark  on  the  floor.  In 
the  rear  there  is  a  two-story  stable  where  the  saddle  horses  are 
kept  for  riding  and  park  service.  During  the  winter  season 
this  academy  is  the  resort  of  the  various  riding  clubs  of  the 
city,  as  well  as  of  the  novices  in  this  art.  From  November  I 
to  April  I  lessons  in  riding  are  given,  and  as  it  will  no  doubt 
be  of  great  interest  to  our  readers,  we  append  the  rates  charged: 
$40  for  the  season  is  the  rate  for  three  lessons  a  week; 
while  a  club  of  eight  or  more  have  two  lessons  per  week  at  $30 
each.  Fifteen  private  lessons  are  given  for  $25.  The  price 


for  a  single  private  lesson  is  $2.50;  lessons  in  leaping  are  given 
for  $2.50  each,  and  road  lessons  of  two  hours  each  for  $5.  A 
set  of  twenty  tickets  is  issued  for  $25,  or  forty  tickets  for  $45, 
which  somewhat  reduces  the  above  prices.  Horses  are  let  on 
the  mad  for  $3  for  the  first  two  hours,  and  $1  each  succeeding 
hour.  Morses  are  boarded  for  $25  per  month,  and  the  owner 
has  the  privilege  of  using  the  academy  on  hours  set  for  exercise 
riding.  Horses  are  purchased  on  commission,  and  trained  for 
the  saddle  for  ladies  and  gentlemen.  Horses  are  always  to  be 
had  for  military  purposes.  Mr.  F.  Yott  is  a  native  of  Kingston, 
Ont.,  and  Mr.  W.  V.  Yott  was  born  in  Chicago;  they  are 
well  known  and  highly  respected,  being  held  in  the  highest 
esteem  by  numerous  patrons  and  friends. 


E.   M.   NEWMAN. 

It  would  be  difficult  for  an  architect  in  Chicago  to  open  his 
professional  career  under  greater  promise  than  has  Mr.  E.  M. 
Newman,  whose  handsome  and  commodious  offices  are  at 
rooms  906-907  in  the  Insurance  Exchange  building,  at  218 
I -a  Salle  street.  Mr.  Newman  established  himself  here  in 
1891,  prior  to  which  he  had  been  for  live  years  in  some  of  the 
leading  architect's  offices  i:i  the  city,  as,  for  instance,  Adler  & 
Sullivan,  Edbrooke  &  liurnham  and  N.  D.  Little;  and  during 
this  time  he  displayed  a  talent  and  aptitude  which  foreboded 
great  things  for  his  future.  Since  his  establishment  he  has 
designed  a  large  apartment  building  on  Madison  avenue  and 
Sixty-first  street,  and  is  now  preparing  plans  for  a  handsome 
residence  (or  the  Rev.  C.  G.  Truesdell,  of  Lake  Bluff,  Illinois, 
while  he  has  several  other  important  works  on  hand.  Mr. 
Newman  is  a  native  of  Indiana,  and  a  member  of  the  In- 
dependent Order  of  Odd  Fellows  and  of  the  Patriarchal  Circle. 
In  the  ranks  of  his  profession  he  has  won  an  enviable  place 
that  he  fully  merits,  and  he  has  gained  the  confidence  and 
esteem  of  all  who  know  him. 


E.  H.  ROCHE. 

One  of  the  most  reliable  and  old-established  wholesale  wine 
and  liquor  houses  in  this  section  of  Chicago  is  that  of  Mr.  E. 
II.  Roche,  distiller  and  importer,  whose  office  and  salesroom-- 
are at  226  and  228  Kinzie  street.  This  business  was  established 
in  1864  by  Messrs.  Enright  &  Kelly,  who  conducted  it  till 
1890,  when  Mr.  E.  H.  Roche  became  sole  proprietor.  Mr. 
Roche  is  a  recognized  authority  on  the  qualities  and  values  of 
wines  and  liquors,  and  possesses  influential  connections  and 
superior  facilities.  He  controls  the  sale  of  the  whiskies  of 
the  widely  known  New  Haven  E.  H.  Roche  Distilling  Com- 
pany, and  handles  5,000  barrels  of  these  liquors  annually. 
The  premises  occupied  comprise  a  spacious  four-story  and 
basement  building,  50x100  feet  in  area,  fully  fitted  up  with 
every  convenience  for  the  accommodation  of  the  choice  and 
valuable  stock.  The  assortment  includes  ports,  sherries, 
clarets,  champagnes,  Irish  and  Scotch  whiskies,  brandies,  rum, 
gin,  case  goods,  cordials,  etc.  A  specialty  is  made  of  the 
finest  Kentucky  whiskies,  the  principal  brands  being  "Wood- 
ford",  "lIomeRum",  "Red  Cloud",  'World's  Fair"  etc.,  which 
are  admirably  suited  for  a  first-class  bar,  club  and  drug  trade, 
being  unrivaled  for  quality,  purity  and  excellence.  Mr. 
Roche's  Glenville  hand-made  sour  mash  whisky  is  singled  and 
doubled  over  open  wood  fires.  This  whisky  possesses  rare 
tonic  and  strengthening  qualities,  and  is  sold  under  a  guaran- 
tee to  give  perfect  satisfaction.  Orders  are  carefully  filled  at 
the  lowest  possible  prices,  and  the  trade  extends  throughout 
Chicago  and  the  principal  cities  of  the  Western  and  Northwes- 
tern States.  Mr.  Roche  was  formerly  a  traveling  salesman 
for  Messrs.  Enright  &  Kelly,  and  is  a  popular  mem- 
ber of  the  National  Protection  Association.  He  is  an  honor- 
able, able  and  enterprising  business  man,  who  has  won  success 
by  honestly  deserving  it.  Mr.  Roche  has  always  a  heavy  stock 
of  whiskies  on  hand,  and  has  a  bonded  warehouse  in  New 
Haven,  Ky.  We  would  recommend  dealers  and  critical  buyers 
to  sample  some  of  the  leading  specialties  of  this  house,  as  they 
positively  are  not  to  be  duplicated  elsewhere. 


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METROPOLIS  OF  THE 


THE    FULLER    WATCHMAN'S    ELECTRICAL 
DETECTOR  COMPANY. 

One  of  the  most  substantial  and  reliable  firms  in  the  city  of 
Chicago  is  the  Fuller  Watchman's  Electrical  Detector  Com- 
pany, who  manufacture  the  Fuller  Watchman's  Electrical 
Detector.  This  excellent  company  was  incorporated  Novem- 
ber 25,  1890,  with  $200,000  capital  stock,  and  is  one  the  best 
in  Chicago,  as  regards  the  excellence  of  its  manufactured 
goods,  and  the  immense  sales  of  its  specialty.  The  Fuller 
Watchman's  Electrical  Detector  is  the  most  complete  and  per- 


fect watchman's  detector  ever  offered  to  the  public,  and  is  the 
result  of  many  years  of  practical  experiments  on  the  part  of 
the  inventor,  whose  experience  and  skill  as  an  electrician  is 
second  to  none  in  the  United  States,  and  whose  inventive 
genius  was  demonstrated  by  his  invention  of  the  electric 
battery  jar  and  method  of  insulating  the  same,  and  is  now  used 
by  all  telegraph  and  other  companies  requiring  gravity  bat- 
teries. The  detector  is  the  best  in  existence,  it  alone  gives  an 
unalterable  recoil,  which  is  of  great  importance,  and  it  owes 
its  birth  to  the  necessities  of  the  times  and  the  genius  of  a 
progressive  American.  It  is  an  impregnable  device  to  be  used 
where  watchmen  are  employed,  to  guard  against  loss  by  tire 


or  burglars.  It  reports  the  faithful  or  unfaithful  performance 
of  duty  of  the  one  in  charge,  and  is  the  only  detector  made 
that  cannot  be  tampered  with,  without  detection.  It  is  a 
great  and  truly  wonderful  invention,  and  merchants  and  man- 
ufacturers should  avail  themselves  of  the  advantages  this 
device  alone  affords.  It  is  an  established  fact  that  two-thirds 
of  all  the  factories  and  extensive  business  houses  that  are 
destroyed  by  tire  are  destroyed  in  the  night  ti'nc,  and  ninety 
percent,  of  these  do  not  have  reliable  watchmen's  electrical 
detectors.  It  is  reasonable  to  suppose,  if  your  watchman  is 
kept  moving  through  the  entire  factory,  knowing  that  our 
detector  is  a  mute,  but  truthful  sentinel  over  him,  a  tire  cannot 
get  the  start.  The  detector  is  often  placed  in  combination 
with  a  large  regulator  or  office  clock,  and  thus  it  forms  a 
handsome,  desirable  and  useful  fixture.  They  make  special 
systems  of  the  Fuller  Detector  for  banks  and  police  patrol 
service  for  towns,  villages  and  cities.  This  company  in  all 
cases  guarantees  its  work,  and  will  take  back  their  machine 
and  refund  the  money  paid  if  it  does  not  do  all  that  is  claimed 
for  it.  They  solicit  your  careful  consideration  and  corre- 
spondence. Call  upon  them  or  direct  them  to  call  upon  you, 
should  you  at  any  time  consider  the  advantages  this  im- 
provement alone  affords.  They  occupy  suite  416  and  418 
Rookery  as  offices. 


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C.    BUNGE. 

One  of  the  most  important  factors  in  the  rapid  develop- 
ment of  the  commercial  and  manufacturing  interests  of  Chi- 
cago is  the  coal  trade.  Prominent  among  the  old  estab- 
lished and  reliable  houses  actively  engaged  in  this  important 
trade  is  that  of  Mr.  C.  Bunge,  whose  yards  are  located  at 
616  to  622  \V.  Lake  street.  This  business  was  established 
thirty  years  ago  by  Mr.  C.  Bunge,  who  conducted  it  till 
1890,  when  he  died  after  a  successful  and  honorable  career. 
He  was  succeeded  by  his  sons,  Messrs.  A.  ).  and  G.  Bunge, 
who  are  now  carrying  on  the  business  under  the  old  name  of 
"  C.  Bunge."  They  occupy  two  commodious  yards,  each 
being  100x125  feet  in  area.  Here  they  have  superior  sawing 
and  splitting  machinery,  operated  by  a  twenty-five  horse 
power  steam  engine,  and  deal  largely,  not  only  in  the  best 
grades  of  anthracite  and  bituminous  coal  and  wood  of  all 
kinds,  but  also  in  hay,  grain  and  feed.  The  business  is  botli 
wholesale  and  retail,  and  chiefly  local,  while  thirteen  men 
and  ten  teams  are  constantly  employed  in  filling  orders  at 
the  lowest  possible  prices.  They  always  keep  a  large  sup- 
ply on  hand,  including  the  best  llehigh  and  I.ackawanna  an- 
thracite. All  coal  purchased  of  this  responsible  house  is 
guaranteed  to  maintain  in  every  respect  the  highest  standard 
of  excellence,  coming  as  it  does  from  some  of  the  most  fa- 
mous collieries  in  America.  Messrs.  A.  ).  and  ('..  liunge 
are  natives  of  Chicago.  They  have  influential  connections, 
and  their  high  character  is  a  sufficient  assurance  that  all  orders 
will  receive  prompt  and  faithful  attention.  The  telephone  call 
of  the  house  is  7090. 


GEO.   SCHWITZNER. 

The  successor  to  Clement  &Co. ,  One  Price  Clothing  House, 
established  in  1875,  is  Mr.  Geo.  Schwitzner.  He  is  the  pro- 
prietor of  the  double  numbered  building  at  577  and  579  Blue 
Island  avenue,  where  the  store  is  located.  The  commodious 
establishment  occupies  the  ground  floor  and  basement  of  the 
three-story  building,  and  covers  an  area  of  4,000  square  feet, 
soon  to  be  increased  by  an  additional  extension  of  1,000  square 
feet,  making  it  one  of  the  largest  establishments  on  Blue  Island 
avenue.  The  store  is  gorgeously  fitted  up  in  hardwood  finish, 
and  is  stocked  to  its  utmost  capacity  with  Al  goods,  including 
clothing,  gents'  furnishing  goods,  hosiery,  neckwear,  gloves, 
hats  and  caps,  trunks  and  valises  and  all  the  other  sundry  com- 
modities which  go  to  make  up  a  fullyequipped  clothing  em- 
porium. The  handsome  French  plate  glass  windows  display 
in  artistic  style  the  magnificent  assortment  of  the  above  men- 
tioned goods.  Mr.  Geo.  Schwitzner  employes,  on  an  average, 
all  the  year  round  about  ten  experienced  clerks;  during  busy 
seasons  this  number  is  swelled  more  than  half.  He  carries 
a  very  large  line  of  imported  and  domestic  suitings,  and 
in  conjunction  therewith  operates  a  custom  work  depart- 
ment, a  branch  of  which  is  now  located  at  583  Blue  Island 
avenue.  Mr.  Schwitzner  has  been  identified  with  the 
clothing  business  for  the  past  twenty  years;  he  is  a  German  by 
birth,  and  a  resident  of  Chicago  since  1870.  Mr.  Schwitzner 
is  a  prominent  member  of  the  Ancient  Order  of  Foresters. 
His  trade  is  very  extensive,  and  still  growing. 


A.   KAEMPFER. 

For  strictly  Al  goods  in  the  line  of  diamonds,  watches,  jew- 
elry and  silverware,  or  for  fine  workmanship,  promptness  and 
reliability,  few,  if  any,  in  the  business  in  this  section  of  the 
city,  enjoy  a  more  substantial  measure  of  recognition  than  Mr. 
A.  Kaempfer,  whose  elegant  establishment  is  located  at  No. 
336  \V.  Madison  street.  He  is,  in  fact,  one  of  the  leading 
exponents  of  the  watchmakers'  and  jewelers'  art  on  the  West 
side,  and  his  patronage  is  at  once  large  and  substantial.  Mr. 
Kaempfer,  who  is  a  gentleman  in  the  prime  of  life,  is  a  thor- 
oughly practical  watchmaker  himself,  and,  migrating  to 
this  country  from  Germany,  settled  in  Chicago  in  1866,  five 
years  later  opening  an  emporium  on  the  same  thoroughfare 
between  Halsted  and  Union  streets.  This,  however,  was 
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destroyed  by  fire,  and  the  present  premises  have  been  in  occu- 
pation since  April  of  the  current  year.  The  store  is  large  and 
commodious,  and  very  handsomely  appointed,  a  superb  display 
being  made  of  fine  gold  and  silver  watches  of  all  kinds,  mag- 
nificent diamonds  and  other  precious  stones,  novelties  in  ear- 
rings, pendants,  brooches,  scarf  pins,  finger,  wedding  and 
engagement  rings,  etc.,  also  sterling  silver  and  plated  ware, 
French  and  American  clocks,  and  kindred  articles.  The  very 
lowest  consistent  prices  are  quoted  here,  and  every  article  sold  is 
fully  warranted,  while  all  work  executed  is  guaranteed  first 
class, — repairing  of  every  description  being  done  in  a  prompt 
superior  manner. 

THORNBURGH  &.   GLESSNER. 

A  representative  and  one  of  the  most  successful  firms  in 
Chicago  engaged  in  the  manufacture  of  mill  and  elevator 
supplies  is  that  of  Messrs.  Thornburgh  &  Glessner,  whose 
office  and  factory  are  situated  at  no  and  U2S.  Jefferson 
street.  This  extensive  business  was  established  in  1881  by 
Messrs.  Thornburgh  &  Glessner,  who  have  since  built  up  a 
liberal  and  influential  patronage,  not  only  in  ah  sections  of 
the  United  States  and  Canada,  but  also  abroad.  In  June 
1890  a  stock  company  was  formed  with  $50,000  capital,  fully 
paid  in.  They  occupy  a  spacious  and  substantial  six-story 
building,  70x125  feet  in  dimensions.  The  various  depart- 
ments are  fully  equipped  with  modern  tools,  machinery  and 
appliances,  operated  by  a  fifty  horse  power  steam  engine. 
Here  over  sixty  skilled  workmen  are  employed,  who  turnout 
all  kinds  of  mill  and  elevator  supplies,  including  the  "Ex- 
celsior" Mill  Buckets,  corn  buckets,  special  buckets,  also  the 
famous  Salem  Steel  Klevator  Buckets.  They  likewise  manu- 
facture and  deal  in  elevator  bolts,  clinch  bolts,  conveyor 
fixtures,  hangers,  excelsior  wrought  iron  elevator  boots, 
take-up  boxes,  belt  tighteners,  cast  iron  turn  heads,  with  hop- 
per, crane  spouts  and  tunnels,  dump  gates,  elevator  and  main 
drive  belts,  etc.  Their  facilities  for  placing  mill  and  elevator 
supplies  on  the  market  are  unexceled,  if  equaled,  by  any 
other  house  in  existence,  while  their  prices  in  all  cases  are 
extremely  just  and  reasonable.  The  firm  issues  a  superior 
Illustrated  Catalogue.  Mr.  Thornburgh  was  born  in  Macomb, 
111.,  and  Mr.  Glessner  in  Galena,  III.  They  are  honorable 
and  enterprising  business  men,  who  have  l>een  very  successful 
in  this  useful  industry.  The  telephone  call  is  4245. 


GEO.   B.  BARWIG. 

The  avocation  of  the  druggist  is  one  of  the  most  important 
and  responsible  of  the  many  that  contribute  to  swell  the  indus- 
trial activities  of  any  given  community,  and  the  public  expect 
to  find  in  him  a  man  specially  trained  and  educated  for  the 
onerous  duties  he  undertakes  to  discharge.  In  Mr.  George  B. 
Barwig  the  citizens  of  Chicago  have  just  such  a  man,  and  the 
liberal  share  of  patronage  he  has  come  t»  control  since  he  em- 
barked in  the  drug  business  here  in  1891  is  ample  evidence  of 
their  appreciation  of  him.  At  his  handsomely  appointed  store, 
No.  3659  South  Halsted  street,  he  has  every  facility  for  the 
transaction  of  a  continually  augmenting  business,  and  carries 
a  complete  and  comprehensive  assortment  of  medicines,  drugs, 
proprietary  remedies  of  all  the  most  approved  kinds,  a  very 
choice  selection  of  elegant  toilet  articles  and  fancy  goods,  and 
a  general  line  of  physicians'  supplies.  Only  the  freshest  and 
purest  goods  of  their  kind  and  of  the  best  quality  are  to  be 
found  in  this  stock,  as  Mr.  Barwig  takes  a  just  pride  in  keep- 
ing it  up  to  the  highest  standard  of  excellence.  A  special 
feature  of  this  well-known  establishment  is  its  prescription 
department,  over  which  he  presides  in  person.  A  regular 
graduate  in  pharmacy,  Mr.  Barwig  has  supplemented  his 
technical  training  by  years  of  practical  experience,  and  the 
skill  and  care  which  characterize  his  compounding  of  physi- 
cians' prescriptions  have  won  him  a  reputation  for  accuracy 
and  reliability  with  the  medical  profession  and  the  general 
public,  second  to  that  of  no  other  druggist  in  this  section  of  the 
Western  metroDolis. 


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METROPOLIS  OP  THE 


pies  an  entire  ground  lloor,  liavinga  front- 
age of  20  by  a  depth  of  60  feet.  The  sales- 
rooms are  very  tastefully  and  attractively 
fitted  up  and  furnished,  while  the  tailoring 
department  is  well  equipped  with  all  neces- 
sary appliances  and  devices  for  the  prompt 
execution  of  orders  and  the  prosecution  of 
the  business  on  the  most  satisfactory  basis. 
Two  skilled  tailors  are  employed  and  Mr. 
Slater,  who  is  a  practical  and  experienced 
master  of  his  art  in  all  its  branches,  gives 
his  close  persona!  attention  to  the  making 
of  every  garment  that  leaves  his  establish- 
ment, lie  at  all  times  carries  full  and  com- 
plete lines  of  the  finest  productions  of 
English,  Scotch,  French  and  American 
looms,  and  here  are  always  displayed  the 
latest  and  most  stylish  patterns  and  text- 
ures, such  as  broadcloths,  worsteds,  serges, 
flannels,  cheviots,  meltons,  kerseys,  tweeds, 
suitings,  overcoatings,  etc.  The  assort- 
ment has  been  very  carefully  selected  and 
from  it  the  most  critical  and  fastidious  can- 
not but  be  suited.  As  a  cutter  and  tailor, 
Mr.  Slater  has  no  superior  in  this  section 
of  the  city,  and  all  goods  made  by  him  are 
unsurpassed  for  the  excellence  of  their  fit, 
as  well  as>  for  the  beauty  and  quality  of 
material.  Moderate  and  reasonable  prices 
prevail,  and  the  utmost  attention  is  paid 
to  the  wishes  and  desires  of  patrons,  among 
whom  are  man)-  of  our  most  stylishly 
dressed  citizens. 


CUBAN   CIGAR  FACTORY. 

The  establishment  of  a  new  cigar  factory  should  be  an  event 
of  interest  to  all  smokers,  especially  when  the  firm  give  promise 
-j(  building  up  a  targe  trade,  and  of  occupying  a  prominent 
place  in  that  widely  extended  industry.  We,  therefore,  have 
Ijreat  pleasure  in  bringing  to  the  notice  of  our  readers  the 
Cuban  Cigar  Factory,  founded  a  year  ago  by  Messrs.  \V.  1!. 
Smith  &  Co.,  at  No  176  to  180  Michigan  street.  The  capacity 
of  this  factory  amounts  to  no  less  than  2,000  daily,  and  some 
of  the  special  brands  produced  are  becoming  recognized  as 
among  the  very  best  in  the  market.  His  five  cent  line 
embraces  "Homespun,"  "La  Gratitude,"  "Cuban  Queen" 
and  "Clear  Havana,"  the  latter  a  really  wonderful  cigar  for 
the  price.  Among  his  ten  cent  productions  "El  Saroni" 
deserves  special  mention,  and  "Las  Skogofiuas"  a  fifteen  cent 
cigar,  is  one  of  the  most  fragrant,  cool  and  sweet  smokes  that 
could  be  desired  by  the  most  fastidious  lover  of  the  weed.  Mr. 
Smith  has  had  twelve  years'  experience  in  this  interesting 
avocation,  is  recognized  as  a  good  judge  of  a  cigar,  and  as  one 
who  has  a  thorough  knowledge  of  American  tastes  and  require- 
ments in  this  important  line.  He  employs  on  an  average 
fourteen  skilled  assistants,  and  has  every  appliance  necessary 
to  the  business  installed  in  his  spacious  premises.  He  is  a 
native  of  Albany,  N.  Y.,  and  during  his  eight  years'  residence 
here  has  become  widely  known  and  greatly  esteemed  by  an 
extensive  circle  among  the  community  generally  for  his  many 
high  qualities  of  heart  and  mind. 


WILL  C.  SLATER. 

A  widely  known  and  successful  exponent  of  the  difficult  art 
of  the  fashionable  tailor  in  the  southern  district  of  Chicago,  and 
whose  patronage  has  from  the  start  been  large  and  influential, 
is  Mr.  Will  C.  Slater,  whose  handsome  establishment  is  located 
at  No.  506  Sixty-third  street,  in  the  Opera  1  louse  block.  This 
business  was  founded  by  him  in  iSgo.and  from  its  inception  it 
has  been  very  brisk  and  active,  and  still  continues  to  grow  and 
develop  at  a  very  rapid  rate.  Mr.  Slater's  establishment  occu- 


H.  C.  SPEER. 

The  importance  of  Chicago  as  a  commercial  center  is 
conceded  and  recognized  on  every  hand,  and  this  naturally 
brings  vast  amounts  of  money  here  for  investment,  which, 
with  the  local  wealth  of  many  millions,  creates  an  opportunity 
for  the  best  and  largest  banking  enterprises.  One  of  the  lead- 
ing houses  in  its  line  in  the  city  is  the  well-known  and  highly 
honored  house  of  H.  C.  Speer,  at  237  La  Salle  street.  The 
business  of  this  house  has  been  established  since  1885, prior 
to  which  Mr.  Speer  was  the  investing  officer  of  the  state  of 
Kansas  for  four  years, purchasing  nearly  10,000,000 of  munici- 
pal and  school  bonds,  every  dollar  of  which  has  a  good  his- 
tory in  the  state  treasurer's  hands  for  the  prompt  paymenj 
of  interest  and  principal.  With  such  an  experience  and 
with  such  personal  standing  his  success  in  the  business  of 
investment  banking  was  not  a  matter  of  chance.  To-day  he 
has  well-appointed  offices  in  Chicago,  Boston  and  Topeka, 
necessitated  by  the  rule  of  personal  investigation  given  to 
securities  before  they  are  offered  to  the  large  patronage  of 
clients  of  the  house  all  over  the  country.  Mr.  Speer  does  a 
general  investment  business, dealing  in  all  kinds  of  first-class 
investment  securities.  He  handles  high-class  stocks, municipal 
and  corporation  bonds  anil  municipal  warrants ;  has  a  large 
clientage  who  purchase  city  bonds,  township  bonds,  school 
bonds  and  water  bonds,  also  commercial  paper,  local  securi- 
ties and  bank  stocks.  Loans  are  negotiated  on  approved 
collateral.  Whole  issues  of  city,  town  and  county  bonds 
are  purchased  and  placed  with  investors  in  sums  to  suit 
purchasers.  The  offices  of  this  house  are  elegantly  fitted  up 
in  bank  style,  and  employment  is  given  to  a  large  and  com- 
petent force  of  clerks  and  accountants.  Mr.  Speer  is  one  of 
the  leading  financiers  of  the  city,  and  his  high  standing, 
coupled  with  his  ability  and  sterling  worth,  has  brought  to 
him  a  clientage  that  is  "of  the  best  character  and  of  the  most 
desirable  kind.  He  numbers  among  his  patrons  some  of  the 
leading  and  best  known  capitalists  and  investors  in  the  city. 
The  houses  at  Boston  and  Topeka  are  closely  connected  in 
all  business  transactions,  and  by  these  means  a  large  and 
satisfactory  business  is  transacted. 


METROPOLIS  OF  THE 


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E.   L.   MANSURE   &  CO. 

Chicago  presents  the  most  desirable  and  profitable  center 
for  the  carrying  on  of  any  branch  of  industry,  due  to  its  vast 
trade  relations  and  splendid  transportation  facilities.  Among 
the  newly  organized  Hrms  who  have  chosen  Chicago  as  head- 
quarters is  that  of  Messrs.  E.  L.  Mansure  &  Co. ,  manufact- 
urers of  the  newest  and  most  popular  lines  of  upholstery  and 
drapery  trimmings.  Mr.  Mansure  was  born  in  Philadelphia, 
and  though  a  young  man,  is  old-experienced  in  this  difficult 
branch  of  skilled  industry.  He  settled  in  Chicago  seven  years 
ago,  and  was  formerly  the  manager  for  Messrs.  J.  II  Stevenson 


A  Co. ,  in  the  same  line.     For  seven  years  he  was 
salesman  in  the  lines  of  trimmings"  and  achieved 


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success,  besides  creating  warm  friends,  and  establishing 
influential  connections  throughout  the  trade.  In  January, 
1890,  he  started  in  business  upon  his  own  account,  locating 
his  factory  and  salesrooms  on  the  five  floors  of  Nos.  45,  47, 
and  49  Randolph  street,  a  most  central  location  between 
State  streel  and  Wabash  avenue.  The  premises  are  70x192 
in  dimensions,  and  very  completely  equipped  with  latest 
improved  machinery  and  appliances.  Upward  of  150  hands 
are  here  employed  in  the  manufacture  of  full  lines  of 
upholstery  and  drapery  trimmings,  including  many  novelties 
and  specialties  in  rich  effects,  much  sought  after  and  preferred 
by  the  best  class  of  trade.  These  high  grade  trimmings  give 
perfect  satisfaction,  and  their  popularity  is  evinced  by  the 
fact  that  during  its  first  year's  operations  the  firm  did  a 
business  of  $150,000.  Quality  and  artistic  designs  have  ever 
been  Mr.  Mansure's  first  consideration,  and  his  prompt, 
honorable  mercantile  methods,  coupled  with  his  splendid 
facilities,  insure  to  him  prospects  of  the  most  favorable 
•character.  Mr.  Mansure  is  universally  popular,  both  in 
business  and  social  circles.  He  is  an  active  Freemason  and 
a  Knight  Templar,  and  has  been  honored  with  election  to 
important  offices,  while  he  is  an  active  member  of  the  Chicago 
Athletic  Club,  Farragut  Boating  Club,  and  Hamilton  Repub- 
lican Club,  and  worthily  retains  the  confidence  of  leading 
commercial  and  financial  circles,  as  a  manufacturer  of  ability 
and  integrity,  whose  firm  name  is  becoming  a  veritable  trade- 
mark as  regards  all  their  products  of  upholstery  and  drapery 
trimmings. 


D.  B.  FULLER. 

Among  the  prominent  and  representative  florists  in  Chicago 
is  that  of  Mr.  D.  B.  Fuller,  located  at  No.  3801  Cottage 
Grove  avenue.  He  is  in  all  respects  a  leader  in  this  interest- 
ing line  of  trade,  and  his  patronage  is  derived  from  the  most 
fashionable  parts  of  the  city  and  suburbs.  Mr.  Fuller  has 
for  many  years  been  engaged  in  the  business,  having  estab- 
lished it  in'  1878,  and  a  year  ago  last  fall  he  purchased  ten  acres 
at  Downer's  Grove,  twenty-one  miles  from  the  city,  on  the  line 
of  the  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy  R.  R.  Here  he  owns  a 
large  florist's  plant,  the  greenhouse  covering  twenty  thousand 
square  feet  under  glass,  with  large  gardens  attached,  all  of 
which  are  perfectly  arranged  as  far  as  the  skill  of  the  floricultu- 
rist can  make  them.  Almost  every  species  of  cut  flower  is  here 
found  that  is  esteemed  and  valued.  In  1890  Mr.  Fuller  re- 
moved his  greenhouses  to  Downer'  sGrove,  retaining  his  sales- 
rooms in  this  city,  at  his  present  address,  in  order  to  more 
effectually  meet  the  requirements  of  his  numerous  patrons. 
His  salesrooms  are  of  ample  dimensions,  and  are  in  one  of  the 
most  eligible  and  desirable  locations.  They  are  handsomely 
appointed  and  elegantly  fitted  up  with  every  modern  conven- 
ience, including  the  electric  light,  etc.,  and  contain  at  all  times 
a  choice  assortment  of  greenhouse  and  bedding  plants,  bouquets, 
baskets,  wreaths,  crosses  and  all  the  most  beautiful  and  popu- 
lar flowers,  while  a  specialty  is  made  of  novelties  in  choice  cut 
flowers,  decorative  plants  and  flotal  designs.  Six  skilled  assist- 
ants are  employed,  ami  all  their  skill  and  care  are  directed 
toward  obtaining  the  best  results.  Mr  Fuller  is  at  all  times 
prepared  to  furnish  plants  and  flowers  for  funerals,  banquets, 
balls,  weddings  and  entertainments,  and  to  decorate  halls, 
churches  and  private  residences,  guaranteeing  low  prices  and 
the  best  service.  He  has  always  on  hand  all  kinds  of  rustic 


work,  wire  and  earthenware,  and  possesses  unequaled  facilities 
for  successfully  meeting  the  most  exacting  demands.  He  is  a 
prominent  member  of  the  American  Florists'  Association  and 
of  the  Chicago  Florists'  Club.  Born  in  New  Hampshire,  he 
has  resided  in  this  city  for  the  past  thirty-five  years,  and  is 
highly  esteemed  for  his  ability  and  honorable  business 
methods. 


WM.  HOOD. 

The  rapid  displacement  of  gas  as  an   illuminating  medium 
and  the  substitution  of  electricity  have  called  into  play  during 
the  last  few  years  a  new  branch  of  industry,  which  is  rapidly 
assuming  gigantic  proportions.       Among  those  intimately  and 
prominently  connected  in  Chicago  with  that  branch  of  electri- 
cal science  which  has  to  do  with  the  great  problem  of  economic 
illumination  is  Mr   William  Hood,  whose  officeand  warerooms 
are  located   at   239    I,a  Salle   street  under  the  Grand  Pacific 
Hotel.  For  the  past  three  years  Mr.  Hood  has  devoted  himself 
assiduously  to  his  business  in  this  city,  and  in  the  face  of  great 
opposition  has  demonstrated  the   practicability  of  the  storage 
battery   system  for  electric  lighting.     Among  the  many  heavy 
contracts  for  furnishing  isolated    plants,  which  Mr.  Hood  has 
tilled  during  the  last  two  years,  we  desire  to  mention  a  few  of 
the   more   prominent   ones,    notably   that  of   the   large  plant 
placed  in  the  magnificent   residence   of    Potter    Palmer,  Esq., 
and  as  this  is  one  of  the  largest  private  plants  in   the  world,  a 
somewhat  detailed  description  will  not  be  out  of   place.       The 
engine  is  of  the  well-known  Otto  type,  rated  at  twenty   actual 
horsepower.      The  dynamo  is  125-light   machine.      The  en- 
gine,   countershafting  and   dynamo   are  all  mounted   on  sub- 
stantial foundations.       The  battery  room  contains  112  cells  of 
the  accumulator  company's   tifteen-light  type.     These    cells 
when  fully  charged   have  a  normal    capacity  of  100   lamps  for 
ten  hours,  or  130  lamps   for  six   hours,  or  a   joint   capacity  of 
250  sixteen  candle  power  lamps  when  the  dynamo  and  accum- 
ulators are  working   together.       These   cells   are  placed  upon 
substantial  shelving,  the   supports  of   which  rest   upon  glazed 
tiling,  and  in  order  to  still   further  improve  the  isulation  each 
cell  stands  on  an  insulated  tray.  The  switchboard  upon  which 
are  grouped  the  various  devices  used  in  manipulating  the  plant 
is  one  of  the  most  complete  in  existence.     The  current  is  con- 
veyed from  the  storage   battery  plant  to  the  house,   about  200 
feet  distant,  by  means   of   an   underground   cable    laid   in   a 
wooden   conduit   which  is  filled   with  a  mixture  of  pitch   and 
gravel.     The  capacity  of  this   plant   has   been   tested   several 
times,  and  has  been  found  to  do  almost  double  the  work  it  was 
guaranteed  to  do.     Mr.  Hood  has   just   closed  a  contract    for 
furnishing  an  isolated  plant    for   the   residence   of  J.  J.  Hill, 
Esq.,  of   St.  Paul,    Minn.,    the    millionaire    president   of   the 
Great  Northern  Pacific.      This  will  be  by  far  the  largest  plant 
in  the  world.     It  will   have   a   capacity  of  650   sixteen  candle 
power  lamps,  running  ten  hours,  from  the  accumulators  alone. 
In  the  spring  of  1889  Mr.  Palmer  contracted  with   Mr.  Hood 
to  place  the  accumlator  system   in   the    Palmer   House  with  a 
capacity  sufficient  to  light  the  barber  shop,  ladies'  and  gentle- 
men's Turkish  baths,  halls,  elevators,  etc  ,  and  a  brief  quota- 
tion from  a  letter  written  by  Mr.  Tanner  to  Mr.  Hood   under 
date  of  August  18,  1890,  is  sufficient   evidence  of   the  unqual- 
ified success  of  the  system.     In  this    letter    Mr.    Palmer  says: 
"The  plant  at  the  Palmer  House,  installed  by   you  April  last, 
does  all  that  you  claim,    and  I  have  no  reason  to  doubt  that  it 
will  continue  to  do  good  work."      Besides   furnishing  storage 
battery  plants  for   lighting,  Mr.  Hood  carries  a  full  and  com- 
plete assortment  of  electrical  supplies,    including   storage  bat- 
teries   for    medical   and   scientific   purposes,    also   dynamos, 
motors,  incandescent  and  arc  lamps,  etc.     In  the  office  will  be 
seen  the  complete  workings  of  the  accumulator  system.       Mr. 
Hood  is  a  gentleman  in  the  prime   of   life,  whose   honorable, 
upright  business  methods  have  secured  for  him  the  respect  and 
esteem  of  a  wide  circle   of   business  acquaintances,  including 
many  of  the  wealthiest  and  most   prominent  business  men  of 
the  country.       By  his  untiring  energy  and  persistent  effort  he 
has  placed  himself  among  the  successful  business  men  of  this 
city,  and  is  now  reaping  the  reward  of  his  efforts,  and  we  pre- 
dict for  him  a  brilliant  future. 


180 


L.   WILMER   KENDALL. 

Unquestionably  one  of  the  finest  drug  stores  of  this  city 
is  that  of  Mr.  I..  Wilmer  Kendall,  located  at  the  corner  of 
Clark  and  Center  streets.  Mr.  Kendall  brings  all  the  ad- 
vantages of  the  highest  education  and  long  practical  experi- 
ence to  bear  in  catering  to  the  demands  of  patrons,  and  strives 
to  serve  them  with  intelligence  and  in  a  satisfactory  manner. 
That  he  has  succeeded  his  large  and  constantly  increasing 
patronage  attests.  The  business  now  conducted  by  Mr.  Ken- 
dall dates  its  establishment  back  to  1860,  when  Mr.  Anton 
Ilottinger  founded  it.  He  was  afterward  succeeded  by  his 
son,  who  in  time  formed  a  partnership  with  a  Mr.  Weihe, 
and  later  with  Mr.  Kendall.  Since  April  last  Mr.  Kendall 
has  conducted  the  business  alone  and  has  the  finest  store  and 
best  stock,  with  the  most  liberal  patronage  in  the  district. 
The  fixtures  are  of  solid  oak,  the  showcases  and  windows  of 
plate  glass,  while  the  floor  is  of  an  exquisite  design  in  tiles. 
The  arrangement  of  the  store  is  perfect,  and  the  decorations 
are  such  as  would  satisfy  the  most  fastidious.  A  large  soda 
fountain  graces  the  establishment,  and  an  immense  business 
is  done  in  that  line  as  the  store  is  directly  opposite  Lincoln 
park.  The  syrups  and  novel  drinks  prepared  by  Mr.  Ken- 
dall have  become  famous.  A  full  line  of  pure  drugs  and 
chemicals  is  carried,  also  everything  in  the  line  of  druggists' 
sundries, physicians'  supplies,  toilet  articles,  perfumes, soaps, 
patent  medicines,  and  all  the  requirements  of  the  sick  room 
or  nursery.  Fine  brandies,  whiskies  and  wines,  both  do- 
mestic and  imported,  are  carried  in  stock,  for  medicinal  use. 
'I  he  prescription  department  is  under  the  direct  supervision 
of  the  proprietor,  and  all  prescriptions  are  compounded  ac- 
curately, special  care  being  taken  with  those  prescriptions 
whose  medicinal  value  depends  upon  the  quality  of  the  ma- 
terials used,  and  the  care  exercised  in  their  combination. 
The  services  of  the  proprietor  or  assistants  may  be  had  at 
any  hour  of  the  day  or  night,  and  the  telephone,  3201,  is 
always  at  the  disposal  of  patrons,  free  of  charge.  Many  pro- 
prietary articles  are  manufactured  and  for  sale  by  Mr.  Kendall, 
and  on  the  whole,  his  business  interests  are  extensive  and  con 
stantly  increasing.  Mr.  Kendall  is  a  native  of  Boston,  Mass. , 
and  has  resided  in  Chicago  about  two  years.  He  graduated 
from  the  Chicago  College  of  Pharmacy  and  the  Massachusetts 
College  of  Pharmacy,  and  is  a  duly  registered  pharmacist  in 
this  state.  lie  was  graduated  from  the  Harvard  University 
with  the  degree  of  A.  1!.  and  A.  M.  and  is  a  popular,  en- 
terprising and  skilled  gentleman,  and  has  succeeded  in 
building  up  a  very  successful  business. 


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LOUIS   BRODHAG. 

At  no  period  in  the  history  of  Chicago  are  the  services  of 
an  architect  in  greater  demand  than  the  present,  and  no  time 
when  it  is  more  important  to  choose  the  best  in  that  line. 
Mr.  Louis  Brodhag  whose  office  is  at  No.  385  \Vellsstreet. 
near  Division  street,  has  as  wide  an  experience  in  this  line 
as  any  in  the  city  and  is  second  to  none  in  his  reputation 
for  doing  good  work  in  all  cases,  as  the  Winkleman  llat  on 
Oakdale  avenue,  Berg's  flats  on  Wells  street,  and  countless 
other  flats  and  dwellings  will  show.  He  also  was  the  archi- 
tect of  that  handsome  structure,  the  Bethseda  home  and  train- 
ing school  on  Belden  place.  Mr.  Brodhag  was  born  in 
Germany  and  has  been  in  Chicago  nine  years.  He  is  a 
graduate  of  the  Stuttgart  Polytechnical  Institute  of  Archi- 
tecture, the  acknowledged  authority  of  (lermany,  if  not  of  all 
Europe. 


THE  COREY  CAR  AND  MANUFACTURING 
COMPANY. 

The  use  of  specially  constructed  cars  for   all    descriptions 
of  contracting  on  public  works,  where  earth,  rock  or  gravel 
have  to  be  speedily  and  economically  removed,    has  become 
a    special    feature,  since  the  famous  Corey    Car   and    Man- 
ufacturing   Company  of  No.   55  Fifth  avenue    this   city  be- 
gan operations.     Both   as   regards   design,   build,    durability 
and    practical    working    capacity,  the  Corey  Dumping  Plat- 
form and  Mining  cars  are  far  ahead  of  all  attempted  competi- 
tion.    It  was  in  1873  that  the  firm  of  Francis  W.  Corey    & 
Co.   was  formed  and  began  the  manufacture  of   dumping  and 
mining   cars   at   La    Porte,     Ind.     Mr.  Corey's    model    cars 
achieved  such  celebrity,    and  came   into  such  enormous  de- 
mand, that    in    1885    he    removed    to    Chicago,    where  the 
present     company     was   duly   organized    and     incorporated 
with  a  paid  up  capital  of  $75,000,  Mr.    Francis  W.    Corey 
becoming    the   president   and   manager,    and    Mr.     W.      A. 
Hooker,     E.     M.    of    New    York,   vice-president,    and    Mr. 
lames  B    Riely,  lately  a  prominent   merchant  of  Louisville, 
secretary   and   treasurer.     New    works   were   constructed   at 
North  Ashland  and  Carroll  avenues,  and  the  company,  with 
greatly  enlarged  facilities   is   still   driven   to  fill  its  numerous 
orders.     The   factory  is  100  by  150  feet  in  dimensions,  and  is 
fully   equipped  with  the  latest  improved  machinery  and  appli- 
ances.    Upward   of   fifty  hands  are  there   employed   in   the 
manufacture  of  a  variety  of  different  styles   of   side,    end,    ro- 
tary  and    bottom   dumping  cars,  of  any  required  capacity,  for 
use   in   grading   railroails,    parkways,    etc.,    in    moving   ma- 
terial  in   brickyards,    stone    quarries  to  and  from  lime  kilns, 
gravel  pits,  and   mines   of   every   sort.     Also  lighter  cars  for 
agricultural  and  plantation  works,  levee  building,  coal  and  ore 
docks,    tunnel   work,    logging   and   narrow   gauge   railroads. 
The   best   of   seasoned   oak,    iron   or   all   steel   are   the   ma- 
terials    used,     while     these     cars      solely    embody     Peters', 
Greggs'   and   Corey's   patents  (all  owned   by     the    company) 
while   it   is   exclusively     licensee     under     Healey's     patents. 
The     company     also  '  builds    the     popular     Corey    engine, 
the    best  upon     the     market,    and     full   lines  of    bolsters, 
motors,     turn    tables     and    steam    traction    gear,  hand  cars 
for    inspection   and    section    work,    portable     tracks,    frogs, 
switches,    etc.     Both   as  to  price  and  quality  most  substantial 
inducements   are   offered,    and   a   trade   has   been  developed, 
covering   every  section  of  the  United  States  and  Canada,  with 
a  lively  export  trade  to  Cuba,    Mexico,  Australia,  South  Amer- 
ica,   etc.  Mr.  Corey   is   a  practical  mechanical  engineer  of  the 
highest   standing   in  his  profession;  one  who  has  made  a  close 
study  of  contractors'  and  miners'  requirements,  and   can   save 
them    large   sums   by   the   use   of  these  cars  in  preference  to 
wagons  or  barrows.     Those   interested   should   send   for   the 
companys'   illustrated   descriptive   catalogue,    and  which  also 
contains   hosts   of    testimonials   from   leading   firms   of  con- 
tractors    all      over     the     United      States.     Mr.      Corey      is 
universally   popular  and  respected  in  business  and  professional 
circles,  and  the  company   bearing   his   surname,    is   a   worthy 
and   invaluable   addition   to   the  sVi'Jed  industries  of  Chicago. 


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CHICAGO   SCHOOL  AT  ARMS  AND    BOXING. 

The  useful  and  elegant  arts  of  boxing,  fencing  and  swim- 
ming have  a  distinguished  representative  in  Chicago  in  the 
person  of  C'olonel  Thomas  H.  Monstery,  whose  school  at  arms 
is  located  in  the  Fidelity  Bank  Building,  at  No.  143  Randolph 
street.  Colonel  Monstery  is  a  graduate  of  the  leading  instiui- 
tions  of  Kurope,  devoted  to  giving  instruction  in  these  manly 


exercises,  and  has  had  a  varied  and  distinguished  career  in 
the  services  of  Russia,  Spain,  Central  and  South  America  and 
the  Mexican  Republic,  as  well  as  the  United  States,  being 
wounded  in  the  Mexican  war  of  1847,  while  in  the  American 
navy.  The  colonel  is  one  of  the  most  brilliant  swordsmen  of 
modern  times.  From  the  year  1855  to  1876,  he  met  and 
defeated  nearly  every  master  of  the  art  in  America,  and  several 
of  the  most  distinguished  in  the  world.  Among  the  more  cele- 
brated of  these  may  be  mentioned  his  encounter  with  the  fam- 
ous Senor  Colon, at  Columbia, S.  A.,  in  1855,  whom  he  defeated 
with  ease.  Three  years  later  he  vanquished  General  liraca- 
monta,  and  shortly  afterward  the  highly  reputed  Angenau,  a 
Belgian  by  birth,  who  stood  seven  feet  in  height,  and  who  had 
acquired,  in  I'eru,  a  great  reputation  for  his  skill  with  all 
weapons  from  the  foil  to  the  bayonet.  Captain  Perrier  was 
his  next  opponent,  a  highly  reputed  Parisian  swordsman,  but 
who  met  with  defeat  at  the  hands  of  the  invincible  colonel. 
Two  years  later  he  won  easily  against  Professor  Chauvel,  who 
was  then  residing  at  Virginia  City,  N'ev.,  notwithstanding 
the  fact  that  he  had  to  use  his  left  hand,  his  right  having 
been  disabled  through  an  accident.  On  the  first  of  March 
[868,  he  won  an  assault  at  arms  in  the  City  of  Mexico  against 
the  famous  Professor  Ponpard,  and  on  the  9th  of  April,  1876,  he 
met  Professor  Senac  of  Paris  in  1  annnany  Hall,  New  York. 
This  contest  was  decided  in  favor  of  Senac  because  of  the 
colonel  retiring  in  disgust,  owing  to  the  incapacity  of  the 
referee,  who,  according  to  the  Army  and  Navy  Journal,  "kept 
giving  his  decisions  at  random,  first  to  one  and  then  the  other, 
while  the  audience  began  to  shunt  and  groan  at  each  new 
cpunt,  which  seemed  to  be  decided  on  the  principle  of  chance." 
The  only  dignified  course  open  to  Colonel  Monstery  wras  to 
record  his  protest  in  the  most  marked  manner  possible  by  with- 
drawing, although  up  to  that  stage  he  had  really  scored 
twenty-one  points  out  of  the  twenty-seven  contested.  Such 
has  been  the  brilliant  record  of  one  of  the  greatest  masters  of 
all  kinds  of  gymnastic  exercises  that  America  has  produced. 
The  colonel  is  a  native  of  Baltimore,  Md.,  and,  in  addition 
to  his  wide  experience  in  North  and  South  America,  he  has 
made  several  extended  trips  through  Europe,  visiting  the 
leading  Salles  DeArmes  at  the  principal  centers  for  the  purpose 
of  acquiring  all  the  latest  "points"  etc.,  andisnou-  prepared  to 


give  full  instruction  in  fencing  with  foils,  rapiers,  infantry  and 
cavalry  sabre,  knife,  bayonet  and  cane,  and  boxing  and  swim- 
•ming,  in  a  manner  that  is  absolutely  unexcelled  by  any  other 
institution  in  the  country.  His  school  is  in  a  thriving  con- 
dition, the  average  number  of  pupils  being  40,  and  the  annual 
business  amounting  to  nearly  $5,000.  His  premises  in  the 
Fidelity  Bank  building,  at  No.  143  Randolph  street,  are  spa- 
cious ami  admirably  well  adapted  to  his  purposes.  Colonel 
Monstery  is  an  honored  member  of  the  Masonic  order,  being 
on  the  roll  of  the  Hope  Chapter,  New  York,  the  Warren  Blue 
Lodge,  Baltimore,  Md.,  and  the  Columbia  encampment  at 
San  Salvador.  He  is  a  warm  advocate  of  these  manly  arts, 
not  only  as  a  means  of  squiring  agility  and  strength,  but  as  a 
preventive  and  even  a  cure  for  many  diseases  and  forms  of 
debility.  Personally  the  colonel  is  a  gentleman  of  the  most 
distinguished  appearance,  and  is  highly  respected  for  his  unsur- 
passed record,  h:s  professional  skill,  and  his  honorable  and 
straightforward  methods.  Colonel  Monstery,  a  graduate  of 
the  Central  Gymnastic  Institute,  of  Stockholm,  for  fencing, 
calisthenics  and  Swedish  movement  cure,  also  of  the  Royal 
Military  Institute  of  Gymnastic  and  Arms  of  Denmark 
and  the  leading  schools  at  arms  of  France  and  Germany. 
The  Colonel  has  had  among  bis  gentlemen  and  lady  pupils 
the  champions  of  America,  both  in  fencing  and  boxing, 
among  whom  were:  Chas.  Bennet,  California,  "boxing;" 
Dolly  Davenport,  "foil;"  Junius  Brutus  Booth,  "foil  and 
sabre;"  and  Francis  Wilson,  "foil,  sabre  and  boxing,"  New 
York;  Miss  Ada  Isaac  Mencken,  "sabre,"  and  Miss  Jacquer- 
ina,  "sabre."  The  Manvils,  Dr.  Chas  Rich,  "foil,  sabre  and 
boxing,'1  and  Miss  Mildred  Holland,  "foil  and  sabre," 
Chicago.  Of  his  pupil  teachers  there  are  two  in  Chicago. 


FRANK    DIESEL. 

An  important  industry  that  has  had  a  rapid  developmen 
from  small  beginnings  is  the  manufacture  of  fruit,  meat  and 
oyster  cans  by  Mr.  Frank  Diesel.  This  business  is  to-day- 
one  of  the  representative  manufacturing  enterprises  of  the 
city,  giving  employment  to  about  one  hundred  and  twenty  five 
workmen,  and  turning  out  an  average  of  50.000  cans,  of  all 
kinds,  each  day.  The  business  of  the  house  dates  back  to 
1877,  when  Mr.  Diesel  began  business  in  a  humble  way  with 
a  gentleman  named  Folz,  at  425  Larrabee  street.  In  1884 
Mr.  Folz  retired  and  Mr.  Diesel  removed  to  415  and  417 
Larrabee  street,  continuing  the  business  on  an  increased  scale. 
The  business  began  to  develop  rapidly,  and  in  1885  Mr.  Diesel 
built  the  two-story  building  and  basement  he  now  occupies  at 
701  10705  N.  Halsted  street.  Here  he  has  every  appliance  for 
manufacturing  cans  of  all  kinds  for  fruits,  meats,  oysters, 
vegetables,  fish,  etc.,  and  also  manufactures  all  kinds  of  tin  and 
sheet  iron  wares,  doing  an  immense  business.  Mr.  Diesel  has 
purchased  the  ground  adjoining  his  premises  and  will  soon 
erect  a  splendid  four-story  factory,  60x100  feet  in  dimensions, 
at  701  to  707  N.  Halsted  street.  The  business  has  grown  to 
exceed  his  most  sanguine  expectations,  and  constantly  demands 
increased  facilities.  The  trade  is  with  all  parts  of  the  West 
and  Northwest,  and  is  being  constantly  widened  in  scope.  The 
manufactures  of  this  house  have  a  popular  reputation,  and  are 
reliable,  and  of  the1  most  pleasing  style  for  use  by  packers, 
having  a  superior  shape  and  finish.  Sir.  Diesel  is  well  known 
in  Chicago,  having  resided  here  for  the  past  thirty  years,  and 
being  a  leader  in  business  and  G.  A.  R.  circles.  He  fought 
honorably  in  the  late  war,  in  the  Sgth  Illinois  Volunteers,  and 
was  wounded  at  Murfreesboro,  Tenn.  He  was  born  in  Ger- 
many, but  came  to  America  when  a  mere  lad.  His  parents 
located  in  Cincinnati,  O.,  where  Mr.  Diesel  spent  his  youth. 
He  is  now  one  of  Chicago's  prominent  and  respected  business 
men  and  manufacturers,  and  has  every  prospect  of  an  increased 
business  from  year  to  year.  Mr.  Diesel  has  also  four  sons,  who 
are  connected  with  this  business  in  the  various  departments: 
Their  names  are  Louis  Diesel,  who  is  acting  as  manager,  as- 
sisted by  his  three  younger  brothers,  Conrad  Diesel  being  in 
the  machinery  department,  John  A.  Diesel  attending  the 
outside  duties,  and  Lambert,  also  assisting  in  the  office 
duties. 


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METROPOLIS  OF  THE 
EST. 


GEO.   F.   RIEL. 

The  progress  that  has  been  made  within  recent  years  in  the 
art  of  photography  is  nothing  less  than  marvelous.  The 
methods,  the  apparatus  and  the  manner  of  posing,  all  are 
virtually  revolutionized  by  the  march  of  progress,  and  modern 
ideas  and  improvements  have  marked  the  transition  from  the 
clumsy  appliances  of  Daguerre  to  the  unique  Kodak  camera 
of  to-day.  In  no  photographic  establishment  on  the  West  side 
is  this  more  strikingly  demonstrated  than  in  the  elegantly 
appointed  studio  of  Mr.  Geo.  P.  Kiel,  located  at  No.  339 
W.  Madison  street.  Mr  Kiel  has  made  a  study  of  photog- 


raphy since  boyhood,  and  after  eight  years'  association  in  a 
subordinate  position  with  Hartley,  the  celebrated  photo  artist 
of  this  city,  in  1874  engaged  in  business  on  his  own  account 
on  S.  Canal  street,  removing  thence  to  his  present  com- 
modious quarters  January  1st  of  the  current  year.  Here  he 
executes,  in  the  highest  style  of  the  art,  every  description  of 
photography,  including  copying  and  enlarging,  the  finishing 
of  portraits  in  pastel,  crayon,  india  ink  and  oils,  a  special 
feature  being  made  of  the  portraiture  of  children.  The  high 
order  of  work  done,  the  uniform  satisfaction  rendered  to 
patrons,  coupled  with  the  courtesy  and  uniformly  reasonable 
charges  of  this  artist,  have  been  the  chief  features  contrib- 
uting to  the  position  and  permanent  success  he  to-day  enjoys. 
Mr.  Kiel  is  a  native  of  Chicago,  a  man  of  keen  intelligence, 
courteous  and  gentlemanly  manners,  and  in  all  respects  an 
artist  of  the  highest  order  of  ability  and  progressiveness. 


CHICAGO   FOUNDRY  CO. 

For  many  years  the  manufacture  of  iron  castings  has  consti- 
tuted one  of  the  most  important  American  industries.  It  is  an 
industry  that  requires  the  investment  of  a  large  amount  of 
capital,  while  at  the  same  time  it  is  a  source  of  employment  to 
numbers  of  skilled  workmen.  Among  the  prosperous  and  rep- 
resentative concerns  extensively  engaged  in  this  line  in  the 
Western  metropolis  is  that  known  as  the  Chicago  Foundry 
Company,  manufacturers  of  dry  sand  rolls,  ingot  moulds,  roll- 
ing mill  and  machinery  castings,  whose  office  and  works  are 
situated  on  Redfield  and  Stein  streets.  This  business  was  es- 
tablished in  1870  by  Dyer,  Lamb  &  Co.,  who  conducted  it  till 
1877,  when  it  was  incorporated  under  the  laws  of  Illinois,  with 
ample  capital,  the  executive  officers  being  at  the  present  time, 
Mr.  W.  W.  Flinn,  president  and  treasurer;  Mr.  II.  A.  Keith, 
vice-president  and  Mr.  W.  M.  Downs,  secretary.  The  works 
and  yards  have  an  area  of  three  acres,  and  have  excellent  rail- 
way and  water  facilities.  The  foundries  are  substantial  brick 
structures,  60x160  feet  and  30x100  feet  in  area,  and  there  arc 
also  other  brick  buildings  utilized  by  the  company.  The 
various  departments  are  fully  equipped  with  modern  appliances 
and  machinery,  operated  by  a  powerful  steam  engine,  also  sev- 
eral large  steam  cranes.  Here  150  skilled  workmen  are  em- 
ployed, and  20,000  tons  of  first-class  pig  iron  are  used  annually. 
Orders  are  carefully  filled  at  the  lowest  possible  prices,  and  the 
trade  of  the  company  extends  throughout  Chicago  and  the  ad- 
jacent cities.  The  various  castings  produced  here  are  unsur- 
passed for  quality,  finish  and  uniform  excellence,  and  have  no 


superiors  in  this  country.  They  likewise  cheerfully  furnish 
estimates  for  any  descriptions  of  castings,  and  attend  promptly 
to  designing  and  pattern  making.  This  concern  has  done  a 
large  amount  of  work  for  the  North  Chicago  Rolling  Mills,  now 
the  Illinois  Steel  Co.,  and  adopts  promptly  every  invention  and 
improvement  that  gives  any  promise  of  perfecting  their  cast- 
ings. The  officers  are  active  competitors  for  business,  and  are 
widely  known  in  trade  circles  for  their  integrity  and  enterprise. 
The  telephone  call  of  the  company  is  4300. 


HOTEL  MIDLAND. 

There  is  no  more  valuable  or  necessary  public  convenience  in 
a  city  than  a  well-regulated,  comfortable  homelike  hotel.  Chi- 
cago is  well  provided  with  these  conveniences,  and  there  is  no 
better  one  conducted  on  the  European  plan  than  the  "Hotel  Mid- 
land," 133  and  135  E.  Adams  street,  opposite  the  Rookery. 
This  hotel  was  opened  in  1873  by  the  present  propr'etress, 
Mrs.  F.  II.  Thompson,  who  has  since  built  up  a  liberal  and 
influential  patronage.  The  premises  which  have  just  been  re- 
modeled and  renovated,  comprise  a  spacious  and  substantial 
live-story  and  basement  building,  60x150  feet  in  dimensions. 
The  offices  and  handsome  parlors  are  on  the  second  floor,  and 
the  hotel  is  fully  supplied  with  all  modern  appliances,  gas,  hot 
and  cold  water,  steam  heat,  elevator,  electric  call  bells,  and  all 
other  conveniences,  while  the  means  of  escape  in  case  of  fire 
are  perfect.  The  hotel  contains  100  elegant  rooms  and  can 
easily  accommodate  175  persons.  One  of  the  finest  restaurants 
in  the  city  is  across  the  street,  and  the  "  Midland"  is  admirably 
located  near  the  railroad  depots,  theaters,  post-office  and  the 
leading  business  houses.  Street  cars  constantly  pass  the  door 
to  all  parts  of  Chicago,  and  the  terms  are  only  $1.00  per  day. 
with  reductions  for  permanent  guests.  The  hotel  is  a  model  of 
neatness,  cleanliness  and  order,  and  it  would  be  well  for  the 
city  if  there  were  more  like  it.  Mrs.  Thompson  is  a  native  of 
New  York.  She  is  highly  esteemed  by  guests  for  her  kind  ami 
courteous  manners  and  strict  integrity,  and  visitors  having  once 
stopped  here  are  sure  to  return  when  again  coming  to  Chicago. 


D.  W.    RYAN. 

The  enormous  quantity  of  cooperage  required  in  the  United 
States  for  the  transportation  and  preservation  of  liquors, 
beer  and  other  goods  renders  the  item  of  barrels  and  kegs  of 
the  greatest  importance  to  the  community.  Prominent  among 
the  principal  manufacturers  of  cooperage,  barrels,  kegs,  etc., 
in  Chicago  is  Mr.  D.  W.  Ryan,  whose  works  are  located  at 
Nos.  1710  29  Coventry  street.  This  extensive  industry  was 
established  in  1874  by  Mr.  Ryan,  who  has  since  built  up  a 
libeial  and  permanent  patronage,  not  only  in  the  Western  but 
also  in  the  Eastern  and  Middle  states  The  plant  covers  an 
area  of  200x250  feet,  the  main  building  being  a  two-story 
brick  structure,  175x90  feet  in  dimensions,  while  the  dry  kilns 
are  100x100  feet  in  size.  The  various  departments  are  fully 
equipped  with  modern  tools,  machinery  and  appliances  oper- 
ated by  steam  power.  Here  from  seventy-five  to  100  skilled 
operatives  are  employed,  who  turn  out  4,000  barrels  and  pack- 
ages weekly.  Mr.  Ryan  receives  his  oak  lumber  from  In- 
diana, Wisconsin,  Arkansas  and  Tennessee,  and  his  iron 
work  from  Pittsburgh,  Pa.,  and  Voungstown,  O.  He  manu- 
factures all  descriptions  of  cooperage,  but  makes  a  specialty  ol 
whisky  and  beer  kegs,  half  barrels  and  barrels,  which  are 
made  of  the  best  materials,  and  have  no  superiors  in  the 
country  for  finish,  durability  and  strength.  Orders  are  filled 
at  the  lowest  possible  prices,  and  all  packages  are  fully  war- 
ranted to  be  exactly  as  represented.  Mr.  Ryan  was  born  in 
Ireland,  but  has  resided  in  Chicago  for  the  last  thirty  years, 
where  he  is  greatly  respected  in  trade  circles  for  his  prompt- 
ness and  strict  integrity.  During  the  Civil  War  he  served  in 
liattery  M,  1st  Illinois  Artillery,  lor  three  years.  Mr.  Ryan 
was  present  at  the  principal  Western  battles,  being  at  different 
times  under  the  command  of  Generals  Sherman,  Thomas  and 
Sheridan,  and  was  in  some  of  the  severest  engag'ments  which 
took  place  under  these  distinguished  commanders.  The  tele- 
phone call  of  the  house  is  4324. 


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LIBliV   PRISON   WAR   MUSEUM. 

The  great  and  famous  Richmond  Libby  Prison  was  re- 
moved to  Chicago  and  opened  September  21,  1889,  on 
Wabash  avenue,  between  Fourteenth  and  Sixteenth  streets. 
It  has  been  converted  into  a  great  museum  illustrating  the 
civil  war  and  African  slavery  in  America.  This  famous  old 
structure  is  too  well  known  to  require  any  repetition  of  its 
history,  and  during  the  late  war  held  more  than  40,000 
Union  officers  and  soldiers.  It  is  now  filled  with  thousands 
of  genuine  relics  of  the  war,  such  as  scenes,  views,  portraits, 
arms,  guns,  etc.,  aad  original  orders  and  manuscripts  of 
prominent  officers,  both  north  and  south.  The  Libby .  Prison 
War  Museum  Association,  which  carried  out  this  enterprise 
was  incorporated  with  a  paid-up  capital  of  $100,000,  the 


business  offices  are  No.  905  Royal  Insurance  building, 
Jackson  street.  This  house  was  opened  during  the  current 
year,  the  individual  members  of  the  copartnery  being  Messrs. 
James  L.  Wilcox  (a  native  of  Illinois,  formerly  connected 
with  the  commission  business)  and  Frank  Shaw,  (of  Toledo 
and  twenty  years  connected  with  Chicago's  dry  goods  com- 
mission trade.  While  the  firm  attend  to  every  branch  of  the 
real  estate  business,  buying,  selling,  exchanging  and  rent- 
ing property,  they  make  a  feature  of  handling  subdivisional 
realty,  the  specialty  being  Whiting  and  Harvey  acreage, 
both  of  which  places,  especially  the  latter,  rank  among 
the  youngest  yet  most  important  of  Chicago's  manufactur- 
ing suburbs.  Personally,  the  members  of  the  firm  are  live, 
energetic  and  reliable  business  men,  favorably  known  in 
financial  and  commercial  circles, 
and  are  justly  entitled  to  the  con- 
fidence and  respect  of  the  general 
lublic. 


CHARLES 


HEWITT. 


following  gentlemen  being  the  officers  and  directors,  viz.  : 
C.  F.  Gunther,  president ;  A.  G.  Spalding,  vice-president ; 
C.  E.  Kremer,  secretary  and  treasurer ;  Chas.  R.  Macloon, 
manager;  directors,  L.  Manasse,  S.  H.  Woodbury,  Irving 
L.  Gould,  W.  II.  Gray,  Fred  S.  Fames.  The  prison  is 
now  lighted  by  electricity,  and  is  exactly  the  same  as  it  was 
at  Richmond,  Virginia.  It  is  surrounded  by  a  massive 
stone  wall  of  artesian  stone,  quarried  within  the  city  limits. 
Notwithstanding  that  the  prison  is  now  filled  with  thou- 
sands of  relics,  new  ones  are  being  added  every  day,  and  in 
the  near  future  this  museum  will  be  second  to  none  in  the 
country.  Captains  Matt  Boyd  and  Eli  Foster  who  escaped 
from  the  prison  through  the  Yankee  tunnel,  are  employed 
by  the  association  as  guides,  and  are  assisted  by  twelve 
other  veterans.  The  complete  exhibit  of  war  relics  is  owned 
by  Mr.  C.  F.  Gunther,  the  esteemed  and  popular  president. 
No  sectional  animosity  is  intended,  no  north,  no  south,  but 
a  fair  representation  of  the  great  civil  war  from  both  north- 
ern and  southern  standpoints.  The  museum  is  open  daily, 
Sunday  included,  from  9  A.  M.  to  10  I'.  M.,  admission  being 
50  cents,  adults,  and  2;  cents,  children.  The  Libby  Prison 
War  Museum  Association  is  to  be  warmly  congratulated  on 
the  success  of  its  novel  and  massive  enterprise,  and  every 
family  should  be  taken  to  see  the  museum,  while  no 
stranger  in  the  city  should  fail  to  pay  it  a  visit. 


WILCOX,  SHAW  &  CO. 

There  is  no  feature  of  progress  in  Chicago  of  equal  im- 
portance of  that  of  real  estate,  which  long  has  been  and 
ever  will  continue  to  be  the  principal  feature  of  permanent 
and  absolutely  secure  investment.  The  fact  is  made  most 
palpably  apparent  by  the  constant  establishment  of  new 
houses  devoted  to  this  interest,  each  month  seeing  an 
acquisition  to  the  roll  of  real  estate  traders  in  the  western 
metropolis.  In  such  connection  we  make  due  reference  to  the 
newly-formed  firm  of  Messrs.  Wilcox,  Shaw  &  Co.,  whose 


Chicago  is  recognized  as  the 
metropolitan  headquarters  for  the 
trade  in  railroad  materials  and 
supplies  of  all  kinds,  and  the 
largest  contracts  ever  made  in 
these  lines  are  here  entered  into. 
The  importance  of  this  branch  of 
trade  to  Chicago  cannot  be  over- 
estimated, and  one  of  the  leading 
representatives  thereof  is  Mr. 
Charles  M.  Hewitt,  of  607  Phenix 
lluilding,  an  active  and  respected 
young  business  man,  whose  quali- 
fications as  a  salesman  are  gen- 
erally recognized,  and  whose  valu- 
able experience  in  the  trade,  en- 
ables him  to  satisfactorily  meet  the  most  advanced  require- 
ments. I  le  was  for  some  years  the  representative  here  of  the 
St.  Charles  Car  Company,  of  St.  Charles,  Mo.  In  1860  he 
became  general  agent  here  for  several  prominent  companies 
engaged  in  the  manufacture  of  railroad  material,  rolling 
stock  supplies,  equipments,  etc.  These  include  the  Mid- 
tlleton  Car  Spring  Company,  Fort  Madison,  Iron  Works  Co., 
Hewitt  Manufacturing  Co.  and  the  Buda  Foundry  and 
Manufacturing  Co.  The  Fort  Madison  Iron  Works  Co. 
owns  and  operates  large  works  at  Fort  Madison,  Iowa,  en- 
gaged in  the  manufacture  of  car  wheels  of  superior  qjiality, 
and  all  kinds  of  railroad  forgings  and  castings.  The  Mid- 
dleton  Car  Spring  Company  is  located  at  Harvey,  111.,  and 
is  devoted  to  the  manufacture  of  the  famous  bolster  springs, 
producing  them  upon  an  extensive  scale.  The  Hewitt  Man- 
ufacturing Company  makes  a  specialty  of  improved  self-fit- 
ting, head-lined  journal  bearings,  locomotive  bells  and 
brasses.  Its  large  works  are  located  at  21  Ontario  street. 
The  Buda  Foundry  Company  has  large  works  at  Harvey, 
III.,  devoted  to  the  manufacture  of  wood  wheels,  hand  and 
push  cars,  railway  castings  and  forgings,,  switch  stands  and 
track  supplies  in  general.  Mr.  Hewitt  is  thus  prepared  to 
offer  the  most  substantial  inducements  to  railroad  compan- 
ies, both  as  to  price  and  quality.  Many  of  the  leading 
railroads  centered  in  Chicago  and  other  large  cities,  secure 
their  supplies  through  him,  as  he  devotes  the  closest  per- 
sonal attention  to  the  filling  of  all  orders;  inspecting  mater- 
ial, and  rigidly  keeping  it  up  to  sample  and  terms  of  speci- 
fication. He  also  furnishes  material  to  car  builders,  and  is 
rapidly  enlarging  his  volume  of  trade,  making  his  custom- 
ers' interests  the  same  as  his  own  and  pursuing  a  prompt, 
honorable  policy  that  insures  him  permanent  success  in  this 
branch  of  trade.  Indeed,  herein  lies  the  secret  of  Mr. 
Hewitt's  success  in  the  past,  and  the  future  is,  in  his  case, 
full  of  bright  and  encouraging  prospects.  Orders  placed  in 
his  hands  are  at  once  given  his  close  personal  supervision, 
and  these  are  attended  to  with  a  desire  to  return  the  confi- 
dence which  has  been  so  liberally  accorded  him. 


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METROPOLIS  OF  THE 


CHAPMAN  VALVE  MANUFACTURING  CO. 

This  is  the  largest  and  most  successful  concern  of  the  kind 
\n  America,  and  its  trade  extends,  not  only  throughout  the 
entire  United  States  and  Canada,  but  also  to  all  parts  of  the 
world.  The  Chapman  Valve  Manufacturing  Company  was 
incorporated  in  1875  under  the  laws  of  Massachusetts,  with  a 


pliances,  operated  by  two  splendid  i5O-horse  power  steam 
engines.  Here  300"  skilled  workmen  are  employed,  who 
turn  out  valves  varying  in  size  from  a  quarter  inch,  weighing 
one  and  a  quarter  pounds,  to  one  of  forty-eight  inches,  weigh- 
ing 16.000  pounds.  The  Chapman  Valve  Manufacturing 
Company  manufactures  largely  gate  steam  valves,  gate  water 
valves,  gate  ammonia  valves,  gate  radiator  valves,  gate  bibb 
valves,  and  (ire  hydrants.  The  Chapman  valves  have  straight- 
way passages  the  full  diameter  of  the  connecting  pipe. 
The  body  and  cap  or  main  parts  of  shell  are  of  two  pieces, 
forged  or  bolted  together  with  screw,  flange,  hub  or  spigot 
connections,  as  may  be  desired,  of  heavy  proportions,  to  with- 
stand any  extraordinary  strain  that  may  occur.  The  seats  of 
the  Chapman  valves  and  gates  are  composed  of  alloys,  which 
are  almost  similar  to  babbitt  metal,  but  are  not  what  is  com- 
monly used  for  lining  boxes  or  similar  work.  The  company 
guarantees  its  seats  not  to  melt  under  a  less  heat  than  430 
degrees  Fahrenheit.  These  unrivaled  valves  are  now  taking 
the  place  of  globe  valves  in  many  establishments,  owing  to  the 
fact  that  there  is  no  loss  of  pressure,  except  the  loss  by  fric- 


COM  I'OSITION1   VALVF.,  SCREWED  END, 
STEAM    OH    WATER. 


lut  ix    nouv,   IJOLTED    Tor, 

FLANGED  END,  FOR  STEAM  OR 


WATER. 

paid-up  capital  of  $400,000,  its  executive  officers  being  Mr. 
S.  R.  Payson,  president;  Mr.  C.  I.  Goodwin,  treasurer,  and 
Mr.  Jason  Giles,  general  manager.  The  Chicago  branch,  at 
24  W.  Lake  street,  was- opened  in  1888,  under  the  efficient 


IRON    BODV,  BOLTED  TOP,  SCREWED  EN 
FOR   SIEAM    OK    WATEK. 


DF.LL   END    VALVE,   FOR  WATER 
OR   GAS. 


management  of  Mr.  Edmund  W.  Buss,  for  the  purpose  of 
supplying  the  Western  trade.  The  works,  which  have  an 
area  of  six  acres,  are  located  at  Indian  Orchard,  Mass.  The 
various  departments  of  these  extensive  works  are  fully 
Equipped  with  the  latest  improved  tools,  machinery  and  ap- 


ALL   IRON   VALVE,  FOR  AMMONIA. 


ANGLF  VALVE,  FLANGED  OK  SCRFWF.n 
ENDS,  FOR  STEAM  OR  \VATEK. 

tion.  They  wear  longer,  and  are  not  so  liable  to  injury  by 
rough  handling,  and  are  much  tighter.  In  fact,  the  Chapman 
valves  are  unsurpassed  for  efficiency,  durability  and  workmen- 
ship,  and  have  no  superiors  in  the  United  States  or  Hurope, 
while  the  prices  qiioted  for  them  are  extremely  reasonable  and 
moderate.  Mr.  liuss.  the  western  manager,  was  born  in  Bos- 
ton. During  the  Civil  war  he  served  in  company  A,  45th 
Massachusetts  Volunteers,  and  was  present  at  several  important 
battles.  lie  was  at  one  time  1'.  C.  of  Tost  70,  Pennsylvania 
Department,  G.  A.  K.  Mr.  Buss  is  descended  from  a  famous 
old  family,  his  grandfather  serving  with  honor  in  the  Revolu- 
tionary war.  lie  lias  in  his  possession,  his  grandfather's 
diary  and  correspondence,  when  stationed  at  West  Point  and 
Valley  Forge,  from  1776  to  1778. 


THE  CARL  ANDERSON   CO. 

In  all  the  various  branches  of  activity  connected  with  the 
profession  of  engineering  the  central  headquarters  are  always 
to  be  found  in  the  great  Western  metropolis,  especially  in 
the  line  of  mechanical  skill.  Among  those  prominent  in  this 
class,  a  conspicuous  place  belongs  to  The  Carl  Anderson  Co. , 
whose  works  are  situated  at  Xos.  74  and  76  W.  Lake  street. 
The  business  was  established  in  iSSo,,at  No.  20  N. Canal  street. 


Fb!P^  METROPOLIS  OF  THE 


but  on  the  incorporation  in  March,  1891,  the  headquarters 
were  removed  to  the  present  spacious  and  convenient  loca- 
tion. Here  they  have  greatly  increased  facilities  for  con- 
tracting for  stationary  and  marine  engines,  boilers,  pumps, 
and  all  kinds  of  well-boring  machinery,  and  for  carrying  out 
the  most  extensive  and  thorough  repairs  to  the  complete  sat- 
isfaction of  all  who  favor  them  with  their  patronage.  They 
have  abundant  resources,  the  capital  of  the  company  being 
Sio.ooo,  influential  connections,  and  are  continually  develop- 
ing added  elements  of  prosperity.  The  Carl  Anderson  Co., 
being  expert  machinists  and  mechanical  engineers,  have 
been  able  to  fit  their  premises  with  every  suitable  appliance 
containing  the  latest  results  of  modern  inventive  genius,  and 
as  a  consequence  they  perform  their  work  with  the  greatest 
promptitude  and  skill,  and  are  able  to  fix  their  rates  as  low 
as  is  consistent  with  first-class  work.  A  large  staff  of  skilful 
employes  are  constantly  at  work,  and  every  process  of  manu- 
facture and  repair  is  carefully  supervised  by  the  practical 
heads  of  the  firm.  Their  trade  in  the  great  departments  of 
contracting,  repairing  and  jobbing  is  coextensive  with  the 
United  States, -and  is  rapidly  increasing  in  all  the  principal 
centers,  from  ocean  to  ocean.  The  officers  are  Mr.  Carl 
Anderson,  president,  treasurer  and  manager, and  Mr.  Edward 
Johnson,  secretary ;  both  gentlemen  of  high  standing  and 
reputation  in  the  business  circles  of  the  city.  They  are  na- 
tives of  Sweden,  and  are  esteemed  members  of  the  Knights 
of  Pythias  and  of  the  Order  of  United  Workmen.  Directors 
of  the  company  are  Carl  Anderson,  Geo.  Goodfellow  and 
Nelson  Anderson,  all  practical  mechanics  who  give  close 
attention  to  the  business. 


O.   LARSON  &  SON. 

Of  those  engaged  in  the  manufacture  of  furniture,  and  as 
dealers  in  household  goods,  it  is  very  safe  to  say  that  none 
have  so  high  a  reputation  for  superior  goods  at  low  prices  as 
Messrs.  O.  Larson  &  Son,  whose  spacious  double  ware- 
rooms  are  at  179-181  W.  Indiana  street.  The  foundation 
of  this  house  dates  from  1880  and  from  its  inception  has 
always  been  admirably  conducted  and  managed,  and  a  name 
for  fair,  honorable  dealing  acquired,  which  greatly  redounds 
to  the  credit  of  the  firm.  The  warerooms  are  60x70  feet  in 
area  and  arranged  with  an  especial  adaptability  for  the  dis- 
play of  the  goods  and,  convenience  of  customers.  The 
Messrs.  Larson  manufacture  a  general  line  of  furniture,  and 
pay  particular  attention  to  orders  for  line  richly  upholstered 
parlor  suits  in  any  of  tlie  styles  made  popular  by  the  decrees 
of  fashion,  Besides  a  full  and  general  line  of  furniture,  a 
large  assortment  of  stoves  and  ranges  are  kept  i»  stock,  also 
carpets  in  new  beautiful  flower  and  figure  patterns,  and  cur- 
tains, window  shades,  oilcloths  and  lamps  in  many  and 
varied  designs.  Competent  salesmen  are  always  in  attend- 
ance and  goods  are  delivered  to  any  part  of  the  city  or 
environs  without  extra  charge.  Every  honorable  endeavor 
is  made  by  the  firm  to  please  customers, and  as  a  consequence 
business  is  brisk  and  active.  Mr.  O.  Larson,  who  is  sixty- 
two  years  of  age,  was  born  in  Norway.  He  has  lived  in 
Chicago  since  1871,  enjoyed  prosperity,  made  many  friends 
and  is  held  in  high  esteem  as  a  business  man  and  citizen. 
His  son  and  copartner  was  born  in  the  same  country  thirty- 
seven  years  ago.  He  is  active,  thoroughgoing,  live  and  wick- 
awake  and  is  popular  with  all  having  dealings  with  the 
house. 


KNAUER   BROS. 

No  firm  in  the  city  of  Chicago  can  lay  claim  to  a  larger 
establishment  than  Messrs.  Knauer  Bros., real  estate  and  loan 
brokers,  whose  office  is  on  the  corner  of  Kinzie  and  Clark 
streets,  for  they  were  founded  in  1855,  and  are  entitled 
to  an  important  page  in  the  history  of  the  annals  of  the  city. 
Born  in  Germany  they  came  to  Chicago  in  1848,  when  the 
place  was  but  a  small  settlement,  without  a  vestige  of  a  dream 
of  its  present  magnificence;  and  by  close  attention  to  busi- 


ness and  adopting  throughout  an  honorable  course,  which  is, 
alas,  too  uncommon  in  these  rushing  times, they  stand  to-day 
without  a  stain  upon  their  business  career,  and  a  bright 
example  to  the  younger  generation  of  what  honesty  can  do 
for  men.  They  largely  handle  their  own  property,  have  ex- 
tensive interests  in  sub-divisions  and  acreage  property  at 
Kenwood,  III.  They  have  the  handling  of  large  estates, 
and  manage  a  fine  class  of  property  for  non-residents, paying 
taxes  and  receiving  rents  and  superintending  repairs.  They 
also  have  at  all  times  on  their  lists  houses,  stores  and  fac- 
tories for  sale  or  rent,  besides  acres  and  sub-divisions  in  all 
parts  of  the  city  and  suburbs,  and  those  wishing  a  desirable 
investment  of  any  nature  would  do  well  to  correspond  with 
this  firm.  Mr.  \Vm.  Kath  takes  charge  of  all  the  real  estate 
business  of  this  firm,  and  may  be  consulted  in  regard  to  in- 
vestments at  any  time. 

BRAUN   ILLUSTRATING  CO. 

There  is  no  single  particular  about  a  firm's  business  that  is 
so  indicative  of  their  business  methods  as  their  style  of  sta- 
tionery and  job  work.  Probably  one  of  the  largest  and  most 
extensive  of  this  kind  of  decorators'  or  engravers'  is  the  well- 
known  liraun  Illustrating  Company  of  Nos.  328  to  334  Dear- 
born street.  This  splendid  establishment  has  been  many 
years  in  existence  and  has  earned  a  most  enviable  reputation 
in  its  special  lines.  They  do  a  genaral  engraving  business 
in  wood,  wax  and  half  tone,  also  zinc-etching  and  the  finest 
quality  of  work,  making  a  specialty,  however,  of  half  tone 
work.  The  officers  of  the  company  are  II.  A.  Uraun,  presi- 
dent, E.  L.  Braun,  vice-president, and  Louis  Braun,  treasurer, 
all  of  whom  are  practical  and  experienced  engravers  with 
established,  reputations  in  their  line  of  business,  and  under 
their  talented  management  of  the  same,  thoroughly  under- 
standing its  every  detail,  they  are  making  their  way  in  the 
illustrating  line  in  this  city  that  bids  soon  to  reach  vast 
proportions. 

JAMES  A.  MILLER  &  CO. 

In  187;  Mr.  William  G.  McCormack  established  the  fire 
insurance  business  which,  since  1880,  has  been  carried  on  by 
his  former  associates  and  successors,  James  A.  Miller,  John 
T.  Sweetland,  and  P.  J.  Kerwin,  under  the  style  of  James 
A.  Miller  &  Co.  Under  their  able  direction, the  business  has 
increased  to  a  gratifying  extent, which  is  not  to  be  wondered  at, 
when  the  experience  of  the  gentlemen  composing  the  firm  is 
taken  into  account.  On  matters  of  fire  insurance  Mr.  James 
A.  Miller  \s  Jacilt  friitctfs,  one  of  the  ablest,  at  least, of  fire 
underwriters  in  the  city.  Mr.  Sweetland  and  Mr.  Kerwin 
have  each  had  twenty-one  years  of  experience,  both  having 
been  connected  with  Mr.  McCormack  as  employes.  In  all 
matters,  therefore,  relating  to  fire  insurance  it  is  obvious 
that  the  most  implicit  confidence  can  be  placed  in  James  A. 
Miller  &  Co.,  whose  experience  and  technical  knowledge 
reaches  that  of  experts.  The  agency  employs  eleven  persons, 
and  is  located  at  Nos.  169  to  171  La  Salle  street,  Chicago, 
the  offices  being  well  fitted  and  arranged  for  its  purposes. 
Messrs.  James  A.  Miller  &  Co.  represent  the  following  in- 
surance companies,  all  of  which  are  of  the  first  rank:  Liver- 
pool &  London  &  Globe;  Western  Insurance  Co.  of 
Pittsburgh;  Peoples'  Insurance  Co.  of  Pittsburgh;  Phenix 
Insurance  Co.  of  Brooklyn;  New  Hampshire  Insurance  Co. 
of  Manchester,  N.  H.,  etc.  These  companies,  which  have 
literally  been  "tried  as  by  fire,"  represent  that  due  conserv- 
atism of  management  which  bears  the  best  of  fruit  in  times  of 
stress, and  are  always  ready  to  meet  their  obligations  promptly. 
The  firm  have  represented'  the  Liverpool  &  London  since  1879, 
the  Western  and  People's  for  ten  years,  the  Phenix  of 
Brooklyn  for  four  years,  and  the  New  Hampshire  since  1879. 
Mr.  James  A.  Miller  is  a  member  of  the  Board  of  Trade  and 
of  the  Fire  Underwriters'  Association,  and  the  firm  have  a 
reputation  for  honorable  dealing  and  special  skill  that  have 
made  an  excellent  business,  the  effect  of  which  is  a  benefit 
alike  to  insurer  and  agent. 


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—  WESTi 


R.  WALLACE  &  SONS'   MFG.   CO. 

This  is  the  Chicago  branch  of  the  famous  K.  Wallace  & 
Sons'  Mfg.  Co.,  manufacturers  of  sterling  silver  and  nickel 
silver  tableware  and  fine  table  cutlery,  whose  factories  are 
located  in  Wallingford,  Conn.,  and  salesrooms  in  this  city  at 
86  Wabash  avenue.  In  their  factories  they  employ  500 
skilled  workmen,  and  turn  out  tableware  and  cutlery  that  are 


absolutely  unsurpassed  for 
quality,  elegance  of  design, 
and  workmanship.  This  in- 
dustry was  established  in 
Wallingford  in  1835,  and 
Mr.  Wallace,  the  founder, 
was  the  first  manufacturer  in 
the  United  States  to  make 
spoons  of  hard  metal,  known 
as  German  silver.  The 
Chicago  branch  is  under  the 

careful  management  of  Mr.  Geo.  M.  Wallace,  who  promptly 
tills  orders  at  the  lowest  possible  prices.  The  premises  occu- 
pied here  are  commodious  and  are  fully  stocked  with  velvet 
and  morocco  cases  of  spoons,  knives  and  forks,  salts,  peppers, 
tea  and  coffee  sets,  trays,  butter  dishes,  fruit  stands,  cake 
baskets,  etc.,  which  are  general  favorites  with  the  trade,  owing 
to  their  great  salability  and  intrinsic  merits.  The  business  is 
wholesale,  and  the  trade  of  this  branch  extends  throughout  the 
Western  and  Northwestern  states.  A  specialty  is  made  of 
sterling  silver  tableware,  coffee  spoons,  tea,  dessert  and  table- 
spoons, dessert  and  medium  forks,  and  silver  handle  medium 
and  dessert  knives,  peppers,  salts,  napkin  rings,  etc. ,  made  up 
in  numberless  combinations,  in  plush  or  leatherette  cases,  for 
wedding  and  other  presents.  Polished  oakwood  trunks,  with 
silver  combinations,  consisting  of  any  number  of  pieces  up  to 
two  hundred  and  fiftv.  are  also  made. 


JAMES  C.  GAFFNEY  &  CO. 

A  prominent  and  representative  house  engaged  in  the:  real 
estate  business  in  this  city  is  that  of  Messrs.  James  C.  Gaffney  \- 
Co.,  of  84  and  86  La  Sal'le  street.  This  house  was  established 
in  February,  1890,  and  has  been  conducting  important  busine-- 
transactions  ever  since.  Mr.  Gaffney,  the  proprietor,  is  one  of 
the  most  prominent  and  influential  citizens,  and  is  recognized 
as  a  representative  business  man  of  enterprise,  and  a  most 
worthy  citizen.  A  general  real  estate  business  is  carried  on  in 
all  the  various  branches,  making  a  specialty  of  acreage  and 
subdivision  property  at  Tolleston,  Lake  county,  Ind.,  con- 
sisting of  a  hundred  and  twenty  acres,  which  he  subdivides  to 
suit  purchaser.  This  is  a  new  town,  lately  settled,  and  the 
subdivisions  he  has  laid  out  are  some  of  the  finest  in  the 
neighborhood,  both  as  to  location  and  accessibility,  and  the 
most  eligible  sites  for  homeseekers  and  investors.  Every 
inducement  is  offered  to  customers;  abstracts  furnished  free  of 
charge.  He  also  buys  and  sells  outright,  manages  estates, 
takes  entire  charge  of  non-resident  property,  and  negotiates 
loans  on  bond  and  first  mortgage  at  favorable  rates.  Upon 
his  books  are  full  descriptions  of  the  most  eligible  bargains 
available  in  lots,  and  also  country  property,  and  conservative 
investors,  who  act  on  his  advice  and  sound  judgment  can  in  all 
cases  rely  on  securing  a  steady  income,  with  a  prospective  in- 
crease of  values.  The  proprietor  is  a  recognized  authority  as 
regards  both  present  and  prospective  values  of  the  residential 
and  business  property  of  Chicago  and  its  vicinity,  while  his 
extensive  connections  afford  excellent  facilities  for  the  imme- 
diate disposal  of  any  real  estate  placed  in  his  hands.  He  has 
an  influential  and  liberal  clientage,  numbering  among  his 
patrons  many  wealthy  investors  and  active  operators.  Mr. 
Gaffney  is  a  native  of  Rochester,  N.  \.,  formerly  resided  in 
Kansas  City  six  years,  and  has  been  in  Chicago  only  about 
(if teen  months,  building  up  this  extensive  patronage  in  so  short 
a  time,  which  alone  speaks  for  itself.  He  is  a  thoroughgoing 
exponent  of  those  enduring  principles  of  equity  and  honor, 
and  well  merits  the  success  attained  in  his  active  and  enter- 
prising career. 

ROBERT   R     HESS. 

This  gentleman  is  a  native  of  the  good  old  Empire  state,, 
and  established  himself  in  Chicago  in  the  business  of  wood 
engraving  in  1886,  and  is  now  so  closely  identified  in  the 
progress  of  art,  and  with  the  business  interests  of  Chicago,  that 
it  is  safe  to  predict  that  here  he  will  cast  anchor.  Mr.  Hess 
followed  his  chosen  calling  in  the  city  of  '  Hrotherly  Love"  for 
several  years  before  coming  to  the  great  West.  Like  many 
another  pilgrim  that  has  sought  the  "Kair  City"  by  the  shores 
of  Lake  Michigan  in  search  of  better  prospects  and  wealth 
galore.  Mr.  Hess  has  met  with  gratifying  success.  His 
efforts  find  ready  appreciation  and  sale,  and  the  demand  is 
for  more.  The  modern  wood-cut  has  gained  for  itself  a  proud 
place  in  art.  In  spite  of  the  innumerable  cheap  and  flashy 
substitutes  that  have  been  thrust  upon  the  market  of  late  years, 
for  true  and  faithful  presenation  of  outline  and  shade  with  thai 
living,  speaking  fidelity  to  nature  which  constitutes' true  art, 
the  wood-cut  is  still  the  choice  of  the  connoisseur.  The 
highest  ambition  of  the  imitator  is  to  approach  in  perfection 
the  real.  Thus  the  lithograph,  photo-gravures  and  innumer- 
able other  pretenders  may  imitate,  but  never  can  equal  the 
product  of  the  wood  engraver.  The  subject  of  this  sketch  is 
an  enthusiast  in  his  art,  and  has  given  it  the  best  years  of  his 
life.  He  has  traveled  all  over  the  world  to  acquaint  himself 
with  the  works  of  the  old  masters,  and  to  study  nature  in  all 
its  phases,  the  great  educator  and  unfailing  source  of  inspi- 
ration to  the  true  artist.  He  thus  brings  to  his  work  the  gift 
of  genius,  enthusiasm  inspired  by  success,  anil  that  practical 
knowledge,  acquired  only  by  travel,  so  essential  to  the  success 
of  an  artist.  Mr.  Hesi'  specialty  is  landscape  drawing,  and 
he  has  a  fine  collection  of  views  and  plates  of  real  merit.  lie 
is  favored  with  a  very  liberal  patronage  from  the  belter  class 
of  trade.  His  office  is  at  126  Washington  street,  and  he  will 
be  pleased  at  all  times  to  estimate  on  any  and  all  work  in  his 
line,  and  would  recommend  him  as  a  gentleman  with  whom. 
satisfactory  dealings  are  ahvavs  assured. 


METROPOLIS  OF  THE 
^=^'WEST. 


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GREGSON  &  FISCHER. 

The  importance  of  Chicago  as  the  great  wholesale  center  of 
the  West  for  the  produce  commission  trade  is  forcibly  illus- 
trated by  a  review  of  several  of  the  leading  concerns  in  business 
here.  Prominent  among  the  number  thus  referred  to  is  the 
progressive  and  reliable  house  of  Messrs.  Gregson  &  Fischer, 
whose  office  and  salesroom  are  situated  at  134  W.  Randolph 
street.  This  business  was  established  three  years  ago  by 
Messrs.  Geo.  Gregson  and  H.  F.  Fischer,  who  possess  wide- 
spread and  influential  connections  and  an  intimate  knowledge  of 
the  wants  of  the  trade.  They  occupy  a  commodious  store,  and 


deal  extensively  in  butter,  cheese,  eggs,  poultry,  game,  veal, 
fruits,  vegetables,  etc.  The  firm  are  regular  receivers  of  large 
consignments  of  produce  from  the  best  producing  sections  of 
the  country,  and  their  trade  extends  throughout  the  Southern. 
Western  and  Northwestern  states.  Sales  are  made  in  whole- 
sale lots  only  at  the  lowest  ruling  market  prices,  while  all 
orders  are  filled  with  dispatch,  and  goods  are  shipped  direct 
from  producers  on  orders.  Liberal  advances  are  madeon  con- 
signments of  first-class  produce  and  quick  sales  and  immedi- 
ate returns  are  the  characteristics  of  this  responsible  house. 
Mr.  Gregson  was  born  in  Canada,  but  has  resided  in  Chicago 
for  the  last  twelve  years,  while  Mr.  Fischer  is  a  native  of  Iowa. 
They  are  commended  to  shippers  and  dealers  alike,  as  well 
worthy  of  every  trust  and  confidence.  Messrs.  Gregson  & 
Fischer  refer,  by  permission,  to  the  Prairie  State  National 
Bank,  and  First  National  Bank  of  Englewood.  They  have  a 
branch  at  Englewood. 

I.  FRANKENSTEIN. 

Fine  tailoring  is  an  indispensable  requisite  to  the  genteel 
well-dressed  man.  No  art  of  modern  times  has  made  such 
remarkable  development  and  progress  as  the  tailors'  art. 
The  variety  and  beauty  of  fabrics  now  produced  and  the  re- 
lined  tastes  of  his  patrons  give  him  inspiration  and  encourage 
him  to  greater  efforts  in  the  production  of  neatly  fitting,  be 
comingly  chosen  and  well-made  garments.  Chicagoans  are 
rapidly  and  certainly  coming  to  the  front  as  good  dressers. 
In  the  period  of  her  adolescence,  when  the  "Garden  City" 
was  being  developed  from  the  swamps  and  sand  hills  that 
skirted  the  western  shores  of  Lake  Michigan,  and  during  the 
trying  period  of  regeneration  after  the  great  fires  of  1871  and 
1873,  her  people  were  too  busy  to  dress  well,  anything  in  the 
way  of  garments  that  gave  shelter  and  protection  from  the 


elements,  with  a  decent  regard  for  appearances  was,  then  good 
enough  for  the  hustling  Chicago  business  man.  But  now  in 
the  zenith  of  success,  with  the  bright  glowing  prospects  of 
future  achievements,  he  can  afford  to,  and  does,  pay  due  atten- 
tion to  the  amenities  of  dress  and  style,  nothwithstanding  the 
sallies  of  the  Eastern  press  to  the  contrary.  This  happy  change 
in  our  conditions  has  called  into  existence  a  great  number  of 
establishments  for  the  production  of  line  artistic  clothing. 
Prominent  among  these  is  the  fine  custom  tailoring  establish- 
ment of  Isidor  Frankenstein  at  869  W.  Madison  street.  Mr. 
Frankenstein  has  an  experience  of  several  years  in  the  tailoring 
business,  and  was  connected  with  the  house 
of  Messrs.  Kuh,  Nathan  &  Fisher,  importers 
and  dealers  in  fine  cloths, on  Fifth  avenue, 
where  he  became  thoroughly  familiar  with 
the  trade  and  its  requirements.  His  prac- 
tical knowledge  of  the  tailoring  business  is 
extensive,  and  he  has  in  his  employ  a  force 
of  skilled  and  experienced  workmen  for  the 
production  of  tine  goods.  Mr.  Frankenstein 
has  been  engaged  in  his  present  enterprise 
five  years,  and  has  built  up  a  fine  trade. 
His  close  attention  to  the  business  and  his 
careful  study  of  the  wants  and  interests  of 
his  patrons  have  served  to  attract  the  con- 
fidence and  patronage  of  a  large  and  re- 
spectable custom.  Sir.  Frankenstein  is  an 
active  man  socially.  He  is  a  member  of  the 
Royal  Arcanum  and  also  of  the  Independent 
Order  of  Foresters,  Independent  Order  of 
Odd  Fellows,  and  Patriotic  Order  of  Sons 
of  America.  He  is  a  popular  man  personally 
and  enjoys  the  confidence  and  regard  of 
a  large  following  of  warm  friends,  who 
guarantee  his  work  to  be  first-class,  both  in 
lit  and  workmanship.  His  trade  is  spread- 
ing rapidly,  the  public  seeing  that  his  work 
and  fit  are  not  to  be  surpassed  by  any  house 
in  his  line  in  the  city. 


F.   G.  BUCKELY  &.  BRO. 

Any  one  walking  through  the  residential  localities 
of  Chicago  in  an  evening,  and  peeping  in  at  the  gaslit  par- 
lors, cannot  fail  to  be  impressed  with  the  taste  and  culture  of 
interior  decorations,  and  it  is  to  such  firms  as  that  of  Messrs. 
F.  G.  Buckely  &  Bro.  that  we  are  indebted  for  guiding  our 
ideas  in  this  refined  direction.  Their  handsome  double  store 
is  located  at  671  and  673  Larrabee  street,  and  comprises 
ground  floor  and  basement,  45x125  feet  in  dimensions.  The 
basement  is  devoted  to  storage  and  to  the  paint  shop,  while 
a  handsome  office  fitted  up  in  bank  style  is  on  the  ground  floor ; 
and  in  No.  671  will  be  found  a  stock  of  paints,  oils,  colors, 
varnishes,  shellac,  enamels,  brushes,  glass,  sandpaper  and 
artists'  materials,  while  673  contains  a  magnificent  display  of 
wallpapers.  The  place  is  fully  equipped  with  every  con- 
venience and  appliance  necessary  for  the  attractive  display  of 
the  large  and  handsome  stock  of  goods  on  hand.  The  busi- 
ness was  established  sixteen  years  ago  by  Mr.  F.  G.  Buckely, 
and  in  1882  was  continued  as  Buckely  &  Schumacher.  In 
1888  a  dissolution  took  place,  Mr.  Schumacher  retiring,  and 
Mr.  J.  A.  Buckely  was  admitted  to  partnership  under  .the 
present  style.  They  undertake  all  kinds  of  interior  decora- 
tions and  house  and  sign  painting,  and  the  demands  of  the 
business  find  employment  for  thirty  skilled  hands.  Estimates 
are  furnished  and  jobbing  punctually  attended  to.  The  as- 
sortment of  wallpapers,  friezes,  dados  and  ceiling  decora- 
tions embraces  a  line  that  ranks  as  high  in  the  estimation  of 
art  critics  and  interior  decorators  as  any  goods  in  the  same 
line  of  industry  in  any  portion  of  the  world,  and  the  trade 
is  derived  principally  from  the  leading  and  most  distinguished 
citizens,  while  the  prices  are  unusually  low,  and  patrons  of 
the  firm  can  rest  assured  that  any  and  all  representations 
that  are  made  will  be  strictly  carried  out. 


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THE=s=— 

METROPOLIS  OF  THE 

^^-WEST. 


THE    ROYAL  REMEDY  &  EXTRACT  CO. 

The  above  house,  with  laboratory  at  Dayton,  O.,  and 
branch  office  at  51  Wabash  avenue,  Chicago,  was  founded 
in  1876  by  the  present  president  of  the  company,  Mr. 
Irvin  C.  Souders,  who  is  the  originator  of  Souders' 
Elegant  Flavoring  Extracts.  This  was  continued  till  1888, 
when  it  was  formed  into  a  stock  company  and  again  the 
inventive  genius  of  Mr.  Souders  produced  the  now  famous 
Souders'  "Sweet  Wheat'1  chewing  gum.  It  was  a  success 
from  the  start  and  became  known  throughout  the  United 
States  and  part  of  Europe.  Under  his  supervision  the  com- 
pany continued  putting  out  new  brands  until  they  now  make 
twelve  different  kinds.  Prominent  among  them  are  "Merry 
Bell",  which  became  so  popular  that  millions  of  children  were 
made  glad  by  "Merry  Be'l"  chewing  gum.  "Tolu"  sugar 
plums  is  also  a  favorite  gum  and  is  known  from  lake  to  gulf. 
We  cannot  help  calling  your  attention  to  their  advertisment 
on  inside  front  cover.  It  shows  the  originality  of  their  packages 
and  the  neatness  with  which  they  put  up  goods.  Their  flavoring 
extracts  are  absolutely  pure  and  it  is  conceded  that  for  the 
money  there  is  nothing  to  excel  them  anywhere  on  the 
market.  Their  Chicago  office  was  not  opened  till  May, 
1891,  when  there  became  such  a  demand  for  these  goods 
that  it  was  impossible  to  supply  the  trade  without  an 
office  in  Chicago.  Mr.  J.  A.  Ulrich  is  manager  of  the  Chi- 
cago office  and  he  has  been  very  successful  in  building  up  this 
part  of  the  business.  Mr.  Ulrich  was  traveling  salesman  for 
the  firm  several  years  and  subsequently  became  a  stockholder 
in  the  enterprise,  lie  is  a  native  of  Ohio. 


C.  A.  STORER  &  CO. 

Unquestionably  the  finest  drug  store  ir.  Chicago  is  that  of  C. 
A.  Storer  &  Co.,  at  the  corner  of  Rush  and  Ohio  streets. 
This  business  was  established  in  1890  by  Messrs.  C.  A.  Storer 
and  A.  Obermann,  both  well  known  and  reputable  pharma- 
cists. The  location  is  one  of  the  most  desirable  to  be  had  in 
the  city,  being  under  the  magnificent,  new,  Virginia  hotel. 
Everything  that  could  be  done  to  make  this  a  beautiful  and 
attractive  pharmacy,  has  been  done  faithfully.  The  fronts 
and  cases  are  of  the  finest  plate  glass;  the  fixtures,  counters 
and  all  woodwork  are  of  solid  mahogany.  The  decorations  are 
rare  novelties  and  everything  is  harmoniously  and  tastefully 
blended.  One  of  the  finest  soda  fountains  in  Chicago  is  in 
the  store,  and  the  entire  apparatus  cost  over  $3,000,  Every- 
thing in  the  line  of  drugs  and  chemicals  is  carried  in  stock,  also 
tine  toilet  necessities,  fancy  articles,  supplies  for  the  sick-room, 
physicians'  and  surgeons'  supplies;  braces,  trusses  and  rubber 
goods.  Perfumes,  sachet  powders  and  proprietary  articles 
may  be  had  in  all  kinds  and  varieties.  A  specialty  is  made  of 
compounding  physicians'  prescriptions,  and  great  care  is  taken 
to  insure  accuracy  and  purity.  The  store  is  open  at  all  hours, 
and  orders  by  telephone  are  given  prompt  attention  and  deliv- 
ery. The  patronage  of  this  pharmacy  is  deservedly  large, 
and  the  proprietors  stand  in  the  highest  social  and  business 
circles.  Mr.  C.  A.  Storer  is  a  native  of  Watertown,  \Vis., 
and  has  resided  in  Chicago  for  live  years;  he  is  a  registered 
member  of  the  Illinois  State  Board  of  Pharmacy  and  is  promi- 
nent in  leading  social  circles.  Mr.  A.  Obermann  has  resided 
in  Chicago  for  eleven  years  and  is  the  proprietor  of  the  popular 
North  side  pharmacy;  he  is  well  known  and  highly  respected 
in  leading  professional  and  business  circles. 


H.   P.   BRUELL. 

A  popular  and  reliable  place  to  have  carriage  and  wagon 
painting  done  is  at  the  establishment  of  II.  P.  liruell,  521  and 
523  Throop  street,  near  Blue  Island  avenue.  Mr.  Brueli  is  a 
practical  painter  and  has  an  excellent  reputation  as  a  painter 
of  merit.  !!LJ  use^  <>n!y  the  best  materials  in  his  work,  and 
is  assisted  by  thoroughly  competent  and  experienced  hands. 
He  has  been  established  at  the  above  address  for  four  years, 
and  has  built  up  an  extensive  and  appreciative  patronage. 
He  confines  himself  to  carriage  and  wagon  painting,  letter- 


ing and  varnishing,  and  gives  all  his  talent  and  energy  to 
so  perform  his  labor  as  to  make  it  a  lasting  advertisement 
of  his  ability,  hence  his  success.  Mr.  Brueli  has  built  up 
a  good  city  trade,  and  has  at  the  present  writing,  four  as- 
sistants employed  steadily,  with  prospect  of  an  increased 
business.  The  demands  of  the  business  are  such  that  two 
floors,  each  40x60  feet  in  area,  of  a  large  brick  building  are 
used  for  office  and  workshop,  and  these  are  usually  filled 
with  work  in  all  stages.  Mr.  Bruell  is  a  native  of  Germany, 
and  is  a  young  man  of  genius  and  ability,  he  is  active  and 
industrious  and  of  the  highest  business  reputation.  He  l>e- 
lieves  in  faithfulness  to  detail  and  close  application,  and  his 
work  is  thus  always  highly  satisfactory.  The  business  is 
growing  steadily  and  will  continue  to  prosper  as  only  honor- 
able methods  and  just  dealing  are  known  to  this  house. 


KASPAR    &   KAREL. 

The  most  popular  banking  institution  on  the  West  side, 
is  unquestionably  that  of  Messrs.  Kaspar  &  Karel.  This  is 
a  private  banking  concern  of  high  financial  standing.  It 
was  established  in  iSSS  by  Mr.  W.  Kaspar  and  John  Karel, 
with  a  capital  of  $100,000,  and  has  had  a  most  successful 
and  prosperous  business  career.  Messrs.  Kaspar  &  Karel  are 
active,  progressive  and  energetic  business  men,  and  have 
displayed  every  fitness  for  the  highest  business  connections. 
They  are  able  real  estate  managers,  thoroughly  posted  on 
values,  and  conservative  in  their  appraisements.  They  do 
a  general  banking  business,  draw  drafts  on  all  principal 
cities  of  this  and  foreign  countries,  receive  deposits  subject 
to  check,  buy  and  sell  sterling  exchange  in  all  parts  of 
Europe,  having  correspondents  in  all  the  leading  cities  of 
the  United  States,  Canada  and  Europe.  They  also  buy  and 
sell  real  estate  securities,  and  act  as  agents  for  all  the  lead- 
in  e,  European  steamship  lines.  Many  tickets  are  sold  for 
passage  each  year  and  the  house  has  a  reputation  of  the  most 
flattering  character  throughout  Europe.  In  the  placing  of 
insurance  Messrs.  Kaspar  &  Karel  have  many  advantages, 
being  the  representatives  of  the  leading  and  strongest  com- 
panies of  this  country  and  England.  They  are  prepared  to 
negotiate  loans  of  any  magnitude,  having  the  control  of 
great  amounts  of  capital  from  eastern  and  foreign  investors, 
waiting  for  use  in  good  securities.  The  house  has  magnifi- 
cent offices  at  623  to  627  Blue  Island  avenue,  these  being 
lilted  up  handsomely  and  furnished  with  every  modern  con- 
venience. Messrs.  Kaspar  &  Karel  are  both  natives  of 
Bohemia  and  have  resided  in  Chicago  for  twenty-seven  years, 


ERRICO  BROTHERS. 

In  consequence  of  the  rapid  advance  made  in  the  last  few 
years  in  the  United  States  in  wealth,  culture,  and  refinement, 
there  has  arisen  a  demand  for  objects  of  elegance  and  works 
of  art,  and  to  supply  these  the  principal  countries  of  Europe 
are  diligently  searched,  and  their  most  artistic  goods  imported 
by  our  merchants.  One  of  the  most  reliable  and  successful 
concerns  in  this  line  in  Chicago  is  that  of  Messrs.  Errico 
Brothers,  importers  of  Italian  works  of  art,  jewelry  and  fancy 
goods,  whose  store  is  located  at  No.  170  Wabash  avenue. 
The  firm's  headquarters  in  America  are  at  No.  862  Broadway, 
Xew  York,  and  they  likewise  have  branches  in  Newport,  R.  I., 
and  Saratoga  Springs,  N.  Y.  They  occupy  a  spacious  and 
handsomely  equipped  store,  20x100  feet  in  dimensions,  fully 
stocked  with  all  kinds  of  Italian  works  of  art,  jewelry,  sta- 
tionery and  fancy  goods.  The  firm  handle  only  really  supe- 
rior goods,  and  quote  prices  that  necessarily  attract  the  atten- 
tion of  close  and  careful  buyers.  Messrs.  Errico  Brothers 
import  direct  from  the  most  celebrated  Italian  houses,  and 
their  trade,  which  is  retail,  extends  throughout  Chicago  and 
the  adjacent  cities.  This  business  was  established  in  1859  in 
New  York  by  Messrs.  Errico  Brothers,  the  present  propri- 
etors. The  Chicago  branch  was  opened  in  1890. and  is  under  the 
able  and  energetic  management  of  Mr.  I.ouis  Errico, who  is  wide- 
ly known  in  business  circles  for  his  promptness  and  integrity. 


GtefiO  °?l$M  Miife!so"HE 


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THE  PECKER  BREWING  CO. 

One  of  the  latest  and  most  important  additions  to  the  great 
brewing  interests  of  the  city  is  the  organization  of  the 
Fecker  Brewing  Co.,  whose  fine  new  establishment,  built 
only  last  year  at  Nos.  871  to  897  Dudley  street,  on  the 
corner  of  liloomingdale  road,  is  equipped  with  all  the 
modern  appliances  required  for  the  business.  Mr.  Fecker, 
the  esteemed  president,  is  a  typical  American,  and  brings  to 
bear  a  wide  experience,  having  been  for  many  years  foreman 
of  the  M.  lirane  Brewing  Co.,  so  favorably  known  in  the 


which  they  hold  the  leading  position  throughout  this  great  sec- 
tion of  the  Union.  The  factory  is  located  at  No.  220  to  224 
E.  Kinzie  street,  with  ample  accomodation  for  a  large  force  of 
skilled  hands,  and  for  the  machines,  appliances  and  general 
equipment  of  the  most  improved  kind,  necessary  to  the  success- 
ful prosecution  of  this  industry.  The  company  number  among 
their  customers  all  the  great  millers  in  the  Western  and  North- 
western states.  The  capital  of  the  company  is  $50,000.  The 
increasing  demand  for  bags  in  preference  to  barrels  taxes  this 
company  to  its  utmost,  so  much  so  that  during  the  last  six 
months  it  has  doubled  its  capacity. 


business.  Mr.  Fecker  presides  over  a  corporate  body,  whose 
resources  are  ample,  and  whose  facilities  are  as  nearly  perfect 
as  possible.  The  brewery  is  of  brick,  and  is  arranged  on  a 
most  convenient  plan,  which  secures  the  greatest  economy, 
both  of  time  and  labor.  The  malthouse  contains  live  stories 
and  the  brewhouse  three,  each  giving  a  floor  space  of  no  less 
than  7,500  square  feet.  A  fine  steam  engine  of  loo  horse 
power  runs  the  machinery,  and  everything  is  on  a  par  with 
the  great  business  done  and  the  brilliant  prospects  of  this 
p-osoerous  company.  A  thirty-five  ton  ice  machine  has  been 
installed,  and  the  capacity  of  this  well-equipped  establish- 
ment amounts  to  no  less  than  40,000  barrels  every  year. 
They  give  constant  employment  to  upwards  of  thirty  men 
and  fifteen  horses,  and  number  among  their  permanent 
patrons  many  of  the  largest  hotels,  saloons,  etc.,  in  the  city 
and  suburbs.  They  are  brewers  of  the  famous  Western 
brands,  "Chicago  Brau,"  and  "Garden  City  Brau,"  and  have 
a  high  reputation  for  their  pure,  sparkling  and  generally 
superior  beer.  Mr.  Fecker  offers  every  facility  to  customers 
in  the  way  of  business,  and  receives  orders  by  telephone 
(call  No.  7586),  as  well  as  by  mail  and  orally,  the  most 
prompt  and  careful  attention  being  paid  to  them  all,  and 
their  requirements  at  once  attended  to.  This  company  in- 
variably practices  the  best  methods  in  every  detail  of  the 
business,  and  has  already  built  up  a  large  trade  upon  a  solid 
and  enduring  basis. 

ACME  BAG  CO. 

The  manufacture  of  bags  for  flour  is  an  industry  requiring 
considerable  skill  and  experience.  It  is  one  in  which  the  Acme 
Bag  Company  find  full  scope  for  their  energies,  and  one  in 


E.   HILL  TURNOCK. 

Among  the  new  school  and  generation  of  archiiects,  whose 
work  is  exciting  great  interest,  may  bt  mentioned  Mr.  E.  Hill 
Turnock,  of  Nos.  21  and  23  Kent  building,  and  Nos.  151  and 
153  Monroe  street.  Eight  years  of  training,  preparation  and 
experience  in  the  office  of  that  renowned  architect,  Mr.  W.  L. 
B.  Jenney,  added  to  a  thorough  course  in  Art  Schools, 
both  in  London  and  Chicago,  preceded  his  establishment  in 
June,  1890,  and  his  conspicuous  success,  and  already  wide 
and  growing  reputation,  abundantly  prove  the  great  advan- 
tage of  a  thorough  professional  training  before  attempting  the 
duties  and  responsibilities  of  an  architect's  work.  Mr.  Turn- 
ock entertains  only  the  highest  ideal  of  the  functions  of  his 
profession,  and  practices  the  best  methods  in  all  the  details  of 
his  work.  He  has  designed  and  erected  many  large  buildings 
since  establishing  his  office,  among  them  the  Methodist  church 
on  the  corner  of  Dearborn  and  Thirty-first  streets,  a  building 
of  which  any  firm  might  be  proud.  II is  other  commissions 
include  many  large  buildings,  flats,  banks,  etc  ,  not  only  in 
Chicago,  but  in  the  outlying  suburban  towns  and  other  States. 
Mr.  Turnock  combines  the  profession  of  an  engineer  with  that 
of  an  architect,  and  is  equally  skilled  in  both.  He  occupies 
commodious  offices,  and  has  every  facility  at  command  for 
executing  the  largest  contracts  in  either  of  his  departments. 
He  is  a  native  of  London,  England,  but  has  resided  in  this 
country  during  the  past  eighteen  years,  winning  high  encomi- 
ums for  his  conspicuous  talents  and  honorable  methods.  Hi 
business  is  a  large  one  and  constantly  increasing,  as  building 
after  building  eloquently  proclaims  his  skill;  and  we  have  nc 
hesitaon  in  expressing  the  well-founded  conviction  that  Mr. 
Turnock  will  yet  rival  the  most  distinguished  architects  and 
engineers  in  this  Western  metropolis. 


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METROPOLIS  OF  THE 


J.   W.  SALLADAY  &  CO. 

A  prominent  house  engaged  in  the  commission  business  is 
that  of  Mr.  J.  W.  Sallaciay  trading  as  J.  \V.  Salladay  &  Co.), 
whose  office  and  warehouse  are  centrally  located  at  No.  199 
South  Water  street.  This  business  was  established  fourteen 
years  ago  by  its  present  proprietor.  He  was  born  in  Michigan, 
has  now  been  a  respected  resident  of  this  city  for  the  past 
eighteen  years,  and  is  a  recognized  authority  on  the  value  and 
quality  of  foreign  and  domestic  fruit  products.  The  premises 


occupied  by  him  comprise  the  east  half  of  the  four  story 
structure  at  the  address  indicated,  being  equipped  with  elevator 
and  every  accommodation  for  the  proper  storage  of  stock,  and 
the  general  advantageous  prosecution  of  the  business.  He 
handles  on  commission  every  description  of  fruits  and  general 
produce,  making  a  prominent  specialty  of  apples.  An  in- 
spection of  the  large  stock  at  all  times  stored,  and  an  investiga- 
tion of  the  manner  in  which  the  trade  is  conducted,  point  at 
once  to  a  system  of  order  and  method  that  pervade  every 
department,  which  must  in  the  nature  of  things  result  in 
permanent  advantages  to  patrons. 


T.  A.   PETERSON  &  CO. 

Among  the  best  known  and  most  responsible  firms  engaged 
in  the  real  estate  business  on  the  North  side  is  that  of  T.  A. 
Peterson  £  Co.  of  319  E.  Division  street.  Established  sev- 
eral years  ago  by  Mr.  C.  O.  Olsen,  this  popular  and  reliable 
firm  has  from  its  inception  steadily  won  its  way  to  public 
favor  and  confidence,  and  numbers  among  its  clientele  some 
of  the  stanchest  citizens  in  the  community.  Mr.  Peterson 
assumed  control  of  the  business  a  year  and  a  half  ago,  and  has 
since  conducted  it  in  a  manner  befitting  the  reputation  of  his 
predecessor.  The  firm  transacts  a  general  real  estate  business, 
buying,  selling,  letting,  exchanging  and  renting  city  and 
suburban  property  of  every  description,  also  collecting  rents, 
paying  taxes,  superintending  repairs  and  assuming  the  general 
supervision  and  management  of  estates,  for  residents  and  non- 
residents. Loans  are  procured  on  bonds  and  mortgages 
while  investments  of  all  kinds  are  desirably  placed,  and  insur- 
ance risks  effected  with  all  the  first-class  companies.  Mr.  Peter- 
rson  always  has  on  his  lists  some  choice  city  and  suburban 
corner  lots  and  invites  correspondence.  His  office  is  roomy 
and  nicely  fitted  and  is  centrally  located  in  the  Division  Street 
Bank  building.  Mr.  Peterson  is  a  native  of  Sweden  and  has 
been  in  Chicago  twenty-five  years.  He  is  a  man  of  strict 
probity  in  his  dealings,  and  shows  absolute  impartiality  to  his 
numerous  clients. 


NATIONAL  SILK  MFG.  CO. 

In  Chicago  there  are  many  reliable  and  responsible  houses 
engaged  in  the  manufacture  and  handling  of  silk  goods,  and 
prominent  among  them  is  that  known  as  the  National  Silk 
Manufacturing  Company.  It  was  founded  in  February,  1891, 
and  although  but  a  limited  space  of  time  has  elapsed  since 
the  business  was  inaugurated,  it  has  under  its  present  effi- 
cient management  built  up  a  business  connection  which 
places  the  house  in  a  prominent  position  in  the  ranks  of  the 
trade.  The  company  is  made  up  of  several  of  the  leading 
and  influential  business  men  of  this  city,  and  its  management 
is  in  the  hands  of  Mr.  William  M."  Provines.  This  gentle- 
man was  formerly  engaged  in  business  in  this  city  on  his  own 
account,  and  brings  to  bear  an  extensive  experience  on  the 
requirements  of  the  trade.  The  offices  of  the  company  are 
centrally  located  in  room  9  of  the  building  at  Nos.  221 
and  223  Fifth  avenue.  They  are  neatly  fitted  up  and  fur- 
nished. The  company  handle  all  kinds  of  dress  silks,  either 
in  the  piece  or  made  up,  which  they  offer  to  their  patrons  on 
the  popular  plan  of  payments  by  installments.  They  pur- 
chase direct  at  first  hand  from  the  most  reliable  manu- 
facturers, and  their  excellent  facilities  enable  them  to  offer 
the  finest  goods  to  the  public  at  prices  that  defy  competition. 
They  make  a  specialty  of  ladies'  cloaks,  sacques,  hosiery, 
underwear  and  other  silk  goods,  and  their  trade  is  rapidly  ex- 
tending to  all  parts  of  the  state.  Several  traveling  salesmen 
are  employed,  and  it  is  the  intention  of  the  company  to 
establish  agencies  throughout  all  parts  of  the  Union.  Mr. 
Provines  is  an  energetic  business  man,  and  under  his  able 
management  the  success  of  the  company  is  well  assured. 


H.  ZIMMERMANN  &  SON. 

An  old  established  and  well-known  cigar  manufactory  is 
that  of  H.  Zimmermann  &  Son.  This  house  has  been  in 
continuous  business  for  over  twenty  years  and  has  a  repu- 
tation second  to  none  in  Chicago.  It  was  founded  by  Mr. 
H.  Zimmermann,  and  in  iSSi  the  firm  name  was  changed 
by  the  admission  of  Mr.  Julius  Zimmermann,  the  son  of  the 
founder.  The  house  occupies  an  important  place  among  the 
business  enterprises  of  the  city  ;  its  long  and  successful  career 
has  been  due  to  the  superiority  of  the  goods  manufactured, 
which  have  never  been  for  a  day  allowed  to  deteriorate  in 
quality.  This  house  manufactures  the  celebrated  "Fancy 
Shaped"  cigars,  making  over  two  hundred  kinds  in  all.  Among 
their  best  known  brands  of  five  and  ten  cent  cigars  are  the 
"Volonta,"  "La  Radosa,"  "Partigas,"  "Principes,"  etc.  In 
these  the  house  has  an  immense  trade  in  all  parts  of  the  city 
and  surrounding  country.  The  factory  is  located  at  196  Ontario 
street,  and  is  a  large  building,  25x100  feet  in  dimensions. 
The  second  floor  is  used  as  an  office  and  packing  room,  and 
the  third  and  fourth  floors  as  a  factory.  Here  forty  skilled 
cigar  makers  are  kept  constantly  employed,  with  ten  strippers 
and  two  clerks;  the  capacity  of  the  factory  being  50,000 
cigars  a  week.  The  workmen  are  all  paid  the  highest  rates 
of  wages  current,  and  thus  the  house  secures  the  best  work- 
manship possible.  The  tobacco  is  all  purchased  by  Mr. 
Zimmermann,  who  has  it  carefully  selected  and  brings  his 
long  experience  and  superior  skill  to  bear  in  procuring  the 
finest  grades.  The  best  of  Havana  leaf  is  used  and  no 
inferior  stock  handled  for  any  grade  of  goods.  The  store  is 
located  at  189  N.  Clark  street,  and  is  beautifully  fitted  up 
and  stocked  with  everything  calculated  to  cheer  the  heart  of 
the  smoker  ;  cigars,  tobacco,  pipes,  pouches  and  everything  of 
the  kind  are  to  be  had  at  reasonable  rates,  and  the  selection 
of  cigars  is  not  excelled  by  any  house  in  Chicago.  A  spe- 
cialty is  made  of  box  trade,  which  is  extensive.  Mr.  H. 
Zimmermann  is  a  native  of  Germany  and  a  Chicago  resident 
for  thirty  years.  He  is  a  prominent  and  active  business  man 
of  the  highest  standing.  Mr.  Julius  Zimmermann  is.a  native 
of  Chicago,  and  is  well  and  favorably  known  as  an  enter- 
prising man  of  business  and  a  delightful  social  companion 
and  the  firm  are  increasing  its  business  each  year  brought 
about  by  its  careful  management. 


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F.   L.   LADE. 

There  has  never  been  a  time,  perhaps,  when  greater  atten- 
tion was  given  to  the  proper  care  of  horses  and  other 
valuable  animals,  than  is  done  to-day,  and  the  progress  in 
the  veterinary  profession  keeps  fully  abreast  of  that  of  the 
medical  practitioner.  A  leading  representative  veterinary 
surgeon  and  dentist  in  Chicago  is  the  gentleman  whose  name 
forms  the  caption  of  this  sketch,  and  whose  office  is  located 
at  No.  361  W.  Randolph  street.  Dr.  Frank  L.  Lade,  was 
born  in  the  state  of  New  York,  and  pursued  a  thorough 
course  of  study,  theoretical  and  practical,  at  the  Ontario 
Veterinary  College,  one  of  the  most  famous  institutions  of 
the  kind  on  the  American  continent.  He  graduated  as  a 
member  of  the  class  of  iSSS-'Sq,  and  removed  to  Chicago  in 
1890.  Shortly  afterwards  he  opened  his  office  and  embarked 
in  the  practice  of  his  profession.  His  ability  soon  became 
widely  recognized,  and  his  practice  has  rapidly  developed, 
so  that  to-day  he  'stands  in  a  prominent  rank.  Dr  Lade 
does  a  call  and  consulting  business  only,  not  having  as  yet 
established  a  hospital  or  stables.  His  office  premises  are 
centrally  located,  easy  of  access,  and  are  in  direct  telephone 
connection  with  all  parts  of  the  city  and  vicinity.  They  are 
of  ample  dimensions,  neatly  appointed  and  well  equipped 
with  all  necessary  appliances  for  the  prosecution  of  the  busi- 
ness on  a  satisfactory  footing.  A  full  stock  of  drugs,  lotions, 
liniments,  etc.,  is  always  on  hand,  and  animals  are  care- 
fully attended  to  at  the  shortest  notice,  while  the  fees 
charged  are  very  moderate.  Dentistry  is  made  a  leading 
specialty  and  satisfaction  is  guaranteed.  All  calls,  either 
night  or  .day,  receive  prompt  attention.  Dr.  Lade  is  a  gen- 
tleman of  great  promise,  and  his  well-deserved  success  is  a 
source  of  gratification  to  his  numerous  friends  and  well- 
wishers,  who  include  all  who  know  him. 


MOORE  BROS. 

This  firm  are  extensive  dealers  in  furniture,  carpets  and 
household  goods,  and  everything  that  is  necessary  for  the 
furnishing  of  a  house  from  top  to  bottom.  The  business  was 
founded  in  1 88 1,  by  the  present  firm,  31455  West  Madison 
street,  and  in  1885  moved  to  larger  quarters,  at  281-283  same 
street,  and  in  1886  moved  to  present  location,  287-289 
West  Madison  street.  Their  establishment  is  one  of 
the  largest  and  finest  in  the  city,  comprising  seven 
floors,  50x100  feet  in  dimensions,  each  floor  being  well 
stocked  with  goods.  The  furniture  department  is  stocked  to 
repletion  with  everything  that  can  be  desired  in  fine  and 
modern  furniture,  art  goods,  bric-a-brac,  statuary  and  fine 
household  decorations,  including  parlor  suits,  chamber  sets, 
and  dining  room,  hall  and  library  furniture,  besides  innumer- 
able special  pieces  in  wood,  silk,  brocades  and  plushes.  They 
manufacture  all  kinds  of  artistic  furniture  to  order,  and  the 
most  elegant  fabrics  are  used  in  the  upholstering.  And  all 
the  work  is  done  by  skilled  artisans  and  upholsterers.  It  has 
always  been  the  aim  of  this  house  to  produce  goods  which 
should  rank  superior  in  the  trade,  not  only  in  the  quality  of 
material,  but  in  the  equally  important  matters  of  tasteful  de- 
signs and  artistic  workmanship.  The  stock  of  goods  is  large 
and  valuable,  amounting  to  from  $65,000  to  $70,000,  and  are 
sold  either  for  cash,  or  on  the  popular  installment  plan. 
Sixty-five  hands  are  employed  in  the  establishment,  as  well  as 
10  teams  for  delivering  goods  to  all  parts  of  the  city.  The 
trade  is  large,  first-class  and  influential  throughout  the  city 
and  the  entire  state.  The  proprietors  are  both  young  men 
and  were  born  in  New  York,  but  have  been  residents  of  Chi- 
cago since  1863. 


BERGER    BROS. 

A  remarkable  example  of  what  industry,  thrift  and  fair 
dealing  may  do,  is  exemplified  in  the  case  of  Berger  Brothers, 
•one  of  the  leading  wholesale  and  retail  firms  dealing  in  char- 
coal. They  started  in  business  in  this  city  eight  years  ago,  on 


a  very  limited  scale,  selling  but  4,000  bushels  of  their  coal. 
It  has  grown  since,  until  the  past  year  their  sales  exceeded 
70,000  bushels.  They  handle  charcoal,  wholesale  and  retail, 
and  make  a  specialty  of  carload  lots,  having  railroad  yards  on 
the  Michigan  Central  and  the  Wabash  roads,  from  which  they 
are  prepared  to  fill  all  orders  in  the  Northwest.  In  charcoal 
they  sell  in  carloads  and  casks  to  any  part  of  the  Northwest. 
Their  city  offices  are  at  Nos.  170  and  i~i  Michigan  street, 
where  they  employ  a  full  corps  of  men  and  a  sufficient  number 
of  teams  to  take  care  of  their  retail  trade,  which  is  constantly 
increasing,  both  at  home  and  abroad.  The  senior  member  of 
the  firm,  Mr.  William  G.  Berger,  was  born  in  Jefferson, 
Wis. ,  and  has  been  a  resident  of  Chicago  since  1872. 
lie  had  been  in  the  employ  of  several  leading  coal  houses  in 
this  city  before  engaging  in  business  for  himself.  The  junior 
member  of  the  firm,  Mr.  Robert  Berger,  is  also  a  native  of 
Wisconsin,  and  was  formerly  in  the  employ  of  J.  G.  Spaulding 
&  Co.  Both  are  members  of  the  Independent  Order  of  For- 
esters, are  popular  in  social  and  business  circles,  and  merit 
the  prosperity  their  energetic  methods  have  earned  them. 


WM.   DAVIDSON  &  CO. 

One  of  the  old  established  and  thoroughly  reliable  meat  and 
vegetable  markets  of  the  North  side  is  that  of  William  David- 
son &  Co.  This  business  was  established  twelve  years  ago  by 
William  Davidson,  under  the  present  firm  name.  The  house 
has  become  well  known  and  is  recognized  as  being  a  reliable 
place  in  which  to  trade,  the  proprietors  having  a  reputation  for 
honesty  and  fair  treatment  of  the  first  order.  The  company 
occupies  the  ground  floor  and  basement  of  Nos.  78  and  80 
N.  State  street,  having. here  a  floor  space,  20x80  feet  in  dimen- 
sions. All  kinds  of  fresh,  salt  and  smoked  meat  are  sold,  the 
fresh  meats  being  had  from  the  abbatoirs  daily,  and  embrace 
the  finest  cuts  of  beef,  pork,  mutton  and  veal.  Poultry,  fish, 
game  and  fruits  are  handled  in  season,  and  vegetables,  fresh 
from  the  growers,  are  always  to  be  had  of  the  finest  assort- 
ments. The  business  done  by  this  house  is  representative; 
four  assistants  are  employed  and  three  teams  are  utilized  for 
delivering  purposes.  The  telephone  call  is  3365,  and  all  orders 
received  by  telephone  meet  with  prompt  attention  and  free 
delivery.  The  gentlemen  who  compose  this  (inn  are  well- 
known,  upright  and  popular  business  men.  Mr.  Wm.  David- 
son is  a  native  of  Glasgow,  Scotland,  and  a  resident  of  Chicago 
for  eighteen  years,  he  is  well  known  and  highly  respected.  Mr. 
Gus  Hopp  is  a  native  of  Quincy,  III.,  and  is  manager  of  the 
Crown  Creamery  Co  ;  he  is  also  popular  and  trustworthy.  The 
business  of  the  house  is  of  the  most  stable  character  and  reflects 
great  credit  upon  the  proprietors. 


J.  O.  ALLARD. 

Among  those  who  have  acquired  a  wide  reputation  for 
manufacturing  a  superior  quality  of  confectionery  and  ice- 
cream must  be  named  Mr.  Joseph  O.  Allard,  who  is  lo- 
cated at  No.  5647  Wentworth  avenue.  Mr.  Allard  has  had 
a  long  practical  experience  in  this  business,  and  brings  to 
bear  upon  it  a  full  knowledge  of  its  every  detail.  He  com- 
menced operations  on  his  own  account  several  months  ago, 
and  although  a  short  time  has  elapsed  since  then,  owing  to 
the  superiority  of  his  goods  he  has  built  up  a  fine  trade, 
which  is  steadily  growing  in  volume.  For  the  purposes  of 
his  business  he  has  ample  premises  and  is  well  provided  with 
every  convenience  for  filling  orders  promptly.  He  manu- 
factures a  general  line  of  fine  candies  and  confectionery  and 
ice  cream  of  all  flavors,  and  supplies  a  wide  spread  de- 
mand. The  best  materials  only  are  used,  and  every  care  is 
exercised  to  render  satisfaction  to  customers.  In  the  store 
a  full  assortment  of  confectionery  is  always  kept  on  sale,  and 
in  the  parlor  adjoining  icecream  and  ices  are  served  at 
popular  prices.  Mr.  Allard  is  a  German  by  birth.  He 
came  to  Chicago  fourteen  years  ago  and  is  a  wideawake 
pushing  business  man,  well  deserving  the  success  he  has 
won  and  enjoyed. 


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METROPOLIS  OF  THE 

-=^WEST. 


MADLUNQ,   EIDMANN  &  McCORTNEY. 

There  is  in  tie  city  of  Chicago,  the  metropolis  of  the  West, 
no  feature  of  progress  of  equal  importance  with  that  of  real 
estate.  Among  those  occupying  a  leading  position  in  the 
business  who  are  eminently  well  qualified  by  long  experience 
and  practical  ability  for  rendering  service  of  the  most  valuable 
character  is  the  firm  of  Madlunq,  Eidmann  &  McCortney, 
whose  office  is  420  Chamber  of  Commerce  building,  with 
branch  at  6857  Ilalsted  street,  Englewood.  This  firm  makes 
a  specialty  of  handling  South  side  property  in  such  desirable 
sections  as  Englewood,  Hyde  1'ark  and  Town  of  Lake,  where 
they  have  subdivision  holdings  of  upward  of  one  hundred 
acres,  which  are  being  disposed  of  in  building  lots  at  the  very 
lowest  prices,  and  which  offer  opportunities  for  industrious 
men  to  procure  a  home,  or  those  seeking  investment  for  specu- 
lation. They  also  handle  all  manner  of  city  and  suburban 
real  property,  and  possess  unsurpassed  facilities  for  the  prompt 
negotiation  of  loans  on  bond  and  mortgage.  The  trio  of  co- 
partners are  all  natives  of  this  city.  Mr.  Wm.  Madlunq  was 
for  a  period  of  ten  years  engaged  in  the  dry  goods  business. 
Mr.  II.  F.  Eidmann  was  formerly  connected  with  the  Northern 
1'acilic  railroad  for  five  years,  and  Mr.  J.  II.  McCortney  was 
for  five  years  with  E.  A.  Cummings  &  Co.,  in  the  real  estate 
business.  They  are  all  well  and  favorably  known  in  financial 
and  real  estate  circles,  and  their  reputation  as  business  men  is 
of  the  highest  character.  The  firm  sells  South  side  property 
on  a  plan,  and  in  this  way  alone  have  during  the  past  year 
disposed  of  many  hundred  acres  divided  up  into  building  lots. 


HANS  FEHR    &   CO. 

A  widely  known  business  house  in  this  section  of  the  city 
is  that  of  II.  Fehr  &  Co. ,  dealers  in  stoves,  tin  and  hard- 
ware and  all  kinds  of  tools,  table  and  pocket  cutlery,  etc. 
This  business  was  founded  live  years  ago  by  Mr.  II.  Fehr, 
who  conducted  it  successfully  alone  until  last  year,  when  the 
firm  became  Fehr  &  Co. ,  and  the  house  maintains  a  high 
reputation  for  reliable  goods  and  excellent  work.  The  building 
occupied  is  owned  by  Mr.  Fehr.  It  is  a  24x60  foot  structure, 
located  at  249  North  avenue,  most  admirably  arranged  and 
appointed  for  the  successful  operation  of  trade.  A  large  and 
first-class  assortment  of  stoves,  tinware,  shelf  hardware, 
hollow-ware,  wood  and  willow  ware,  and  house  furnishing 
goods  of  every  description  is  kept  constantly  on  hand,  and 
also  tin,  copper,  sheet  and  galvanized  iron,  and  metal  work- 
is  executed  with  promptness  and  dispatch  in  the  most  excel- 
lent manner,  and  jobbing  of  every  description  is  reliably  at- 
tended to.  Several  skilled  workmen  are  regularly  employed, 
estimates  are  furnished  and  contracts  made,  while  all  charges 
are  as  low  as  consistent  with  fair  dealing.  The  patronage 
which  this  house  enjoys  is  of  a  widespread  and  permanent 
character,  the  proprietor  leaving  no  effort  untried  to  please 
every  customer.  He  is  a  practical,  experienced  man,  thor- 
oughly conversant  with  the  business  in  all  its  branches,  his 
establishment  being  a  most  desirable  one  with  which  to  enter 
into  commercial  relations.  Mr.  Fehr  was  born  in  Switzer- 
land, but  has  resided  in  Chicago  eleven  years,  and  is  a  prom- 
inent member  of  the  Schweyzer  Club,  while  the  Co.,  Mr. 
Jurgenson,  is  a  Chicagoan  by  birth,  and  sustains  a  high 
reputation  in  the  community. 


GREGORY   BROTHERS. 

Every  day  creates  new  uses  and  demands  for  the  printers' 
work.  As  a  result  of  its  great  importance  to  man  it  is  the 
most  progressive  of  all  arts,  displaying  wonderful  ingenuity 
in  its  startling  developments.  Chicago  has  long  been  recog- 
nized as  the  great  center  for  the  printers'  and  publishers'  art. 
Block  after  block  of  colossal  structures  are  devoted  to  the 
different  branches  of  "the  art  preservative."  Mountains  of 
capital  and  armies  of  men  are  employed  in  this  monster  in- 
dustry. One  of  the  most  enterprising  firms  in  this  great 
trade  in  Chicago  is  the  well-known  printing  house  of 
Gregory  lirothers,  788  W.  Madison  street.  The  firm  com- 


prises three  brothers,  C.  1).  Gregory,  \V.  E.  Gregory  and 
E.  I..  Gregory,  all  practical  printers  and  experienced  busi- 
ness men  of  excellent  standing.  This  establishment  is  com- 
plete in  every  detail,  embracing  all  the  best  machinery  and 
latest  improvments  for  the  production  of  first-class  work. 
Their  outfit  includes  two  fine  job  presses  and  an  improved 
cylir.der  press,  and  other  machinery  of  the  latest  and  best 
design,  a  gas  engine,  etc.  Their  product  includes  every- 
thing in  the  book  and  job  printing  line,  for  which  they  enjoy 
special  facilities.  They  give  special  attention  to  society 
work  and  commercial  job  printing.  Estimates  furnished  on 
all  kinds  of  fine  job  printing.  Their  work. is  guaranteed  to 
be  equal  to  the  best  and  their  prices  and  terms  are  always 
reasonable.  Gregorys  Bros,  are  natives  of  Chicago.  Their 
present  establishment  was  opened  two  years  ago  and  has  been 
very  successful  fro:n  the  start.  Their  trade  is  rapidly  in- 
creasing. By  close  attention  to  business  and  a  faithful  de- 
votion to  the  interests  of  their  patrons  they  hope  to  merit 
and  receive  a  liberal  share  of  the  public  favor  in  the  future. 


I.  TOML1NSON   &  CO. 

A  newly  established  and  one  of  the  most  reliable  linns  in 
this  section  of  Chicago,  actively  engaged  in  the  manufacture 
and  sale  of  hardwood  lumber  of  all  kinds,  is  that  of  Messrs. 
I.  Tomlinson  &  Co. ,  whose  office  and  yard  are  situated  at 
Twenty-second  and  Laflin  streets.  This  business  was  estab- 
lished in  1891  by  Messrs.  I.  Tomlinson,  E.  Heath  and  k. 
T.  Witbeck,  all  of  whom  have  had  long  experience  and  pos- 
sess an  accurate  knowledge  of  all  details  of  the  lumber  trade, 
and  the  requirements  of  contractors  and  manufacturers.  Their 
yard  is  1,000x500  feet  in  area,  and  has  excellent  railroad  and 
dock  facilities,  1,000  feet  track,  and  1,000  feet  dockage.  Here 
they  keep  a  heavy,  choice  and  well-seasoned  stock  of  hard- 
woods, including  plain  and  quartered  oak  flooring,  walnut, 
cherry,  ash,  hickory,  whitewood,  etc.  They  make  a  specialty 
of  car  lots  and  special  bills  cut  to  order,  and  promptly  fill 
orders  at  the  lowest  possible  prices.  Messrs.  I.  Tomlinson 
&  Co.  own  and  operate  five  well  equipped  mills  in  Arkansas, 
and  one  in  Michigan,  and  employ  there  200  workmen.  Only 
really  first-class  hardwood  is  handled,  and  the  trade  of  the 
firm  now  extends  throughout  the  entire  United  States.  Messrs. 
Tomlinson,  Heath  and  Witbeck  are  all  natives  of  Chicago. 
They  are  highly  esteemed  in  trade  circles  for  their  enterprise, 
promptness  and  just  methods,  and  fully  merit  the  liberal  and 
influential  patronage  secured  in  this  important  industry. 

E.  W.    KEMPTER. 

There  is  an  immense  business  done  in  Chicago  in  copper 
and  sheet  iron  working,  one  of  the  most  responsible  houses  in 
this  line  being  that  of  E.  W.  Kempter,  whose  plate  of  business 
is  at  32  X.  State  street.  The  business  was  started  in  this 
city  in  1890  by  Mr.  Phil  Kempter,  and  he  was  succeeded  in 
July,  1891, by  the  present  proprietor,  his  brother.  Mr.  Kempter 
is  a  native  of  Galena,  III.,  where  he  learned  his  trade  with  his 
father,  Mr.  Frank  Kempter,  who  has  conducted  the  same 
kind  of  business  in  Galena  for  many  years.  Since  coming  to 
Chicago  he  has  made  many  friends,  and  has  already  established 
a  reputation  for  superior  work  and  honest  dealing.  He  occu- 
pies the  ground  floor  of  the  p.bove  mentioned  premises,  and 
employs  eight  experienced  workmen.  All  kinds  of  tin,  cop- 
per and  sheet  iron  work  is  done  to  order,  and  the  house  makes 
ventilators,  chimney  tops,  conductor  pipes,  stove  and  furnace 
repairs,  and  does  all  kinds  of  roofing  and  repairing.  Mr. 
Kempter  is  the  owner  and  patentee  of  the  Kempter  Rockford 
Safety  Elevator,  introducing  the  safety  elevator  brake  and 
self-closing  door,  a  model  of  which  he  has  in  his  store. 
When  the  door  is  open  the  elevator  cannot  move.  He  also 
manufactures  the  Daniels'  Window  Ventilator.  Estimates 
are  cheerfully  furnished,  and  prices  are  as  low  as  is  consistent 
with  good  business  management.  The  house  has  a  liberal 
patronage  and  Mr.  Kempter  is  reported  favorably  upon  by  the 
highest  commercial  authorities,  and  has  a  reputation  »*• 
excellent  socially  as  that  in  trade  circles. 


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F.  W.  SEELOW. 

Without  doubt  one  of  the  leading  carriage  and  wagon  manu- 
facturers of  this  section  is  Mr.  F.  W.  Seelow.  He  has  a  repre- 
sentative and  well  equipped  establishment  at  461,  465,  467  and 
471  W.  Twenty-second  street,  where  he  has  been  established 
since  1880,  when  he  began  business.  The  business  has  grown 


phenomenally  and  now  assumes  large  proportions,  having 
many  orders  from  all  portions  of  the  city,  as  well  as  from 
various  parts  of  this  and  neighboring  states.  Mr.  Seelow  is  a 
native  of  Germany  and  came  to  Chicago  fifteen  years  ago.  He 
began  the  manufacture  of  wagons  and  buggies  in  a  small  way, 
and  increased  his  plant  yearly  to  meet  the  demands  of  his  busi- 
ness, until  he  now  has  a  large  three-story  brick  manufactory,  thor- 
oughly equipped  with  every  appliance  for  turning  out  the  best 
work  in  the  most  satisfactory  manner.  Here  Mr.  Seelow 
manufactures  all  kinds  of  buggies,  express,  farm,  lumber  and 
delivery  wagons.  He  has  every  facility  for  obtaining  the  best 
materials  and  employs  only  skilled  and  competent  help.  His 
manufactory  is  of  large  capacity  and  he  keeps  eighteen  hands 
constantly  employed.  All  kinds  of  repairing,  painting  and 
general  jobbing  is  promptly  attended  to  and  the  workmen  are 
kept  busy  the  year  around  building  and  repairing  vehicles. 
The  painting  and  trimming  department  of  this  establishment 
is  one  of  the  finest  we  have  ever  visited,  and  the  facilities  for 
turning  out  work  in  all  of  the  departments  are  unsurpassed. 
Mr.  Seelow  is  a  gentleman  of  wide  experience  and  a  thoroughly 
practical  mechanic  as  well  as  a  business  man  of  acknowledged 
ability. 

J.  HILGENDORF 

The  art  of  house  building  has  been  completely  revolutionized 
by  the  introduction  of  modern  machinery.  In  olden  times  the 
preparation  of  the  lumber  and  material  for  the  construction  and 
finishing  of  an  ordinary  family  dwelling  or  store  building  was 
the  work  of  months,  requiring  the  hard  work  of  a  large  force  of 
men;  now  the  preliminary  work  of  dressing  and  shaping  the 
lumber  and  material  for  all  parts  of  the  building  is  done  by 
machinery.  The  work  is  speedily  and  satisfactorily  accom- 
plished and  at  greatly  reduced  cost.  Buildings  are  planned, 
staked  off,  framed,  inclosed,  plastered,  plumbed,  painted, 
finished  and  occupied  in  less  time  than  it  used  to  require  to 
dress  out  the  flooring  or  make  the  shingles.  With  all  the 
saving  of  time,  labor  and  money,  a  superior  class  of  buildings 
are  erected  of  far  better  style  and  finish,  and  more  comfortable 
and  convenient, than  was  ever  dreamed  of  in  the  good  old  times 
of  "hand  work."  The  planing  mill  and  sash  factory  has  worked 
wonders  for  the  carpenter  and  builders'  trade.  Mr.  J.  Hilgen- 
dorf's  wood-turning  and  scroll-sawing  establishment,  at  465 
and  467  W.  Twenty-second  street,  occupies  the  second  floor  of 
a  spacious  and  substantial  three-story  brick  building,  supplied 
with  ample  steam  power  and  equipped  with  a  vast  array  of  the 
most  modern  wood  working  machinery.  His  specialty  is  wood- 
is 


turning,  scroll-sawing,  band-sawing  and  shaping,  including  all 
manner  of  trimming,  finishing  and  decorating  wood  work, 
such  as  scrolls,  brackets,  columns,  moldings,  verandas,  balcon- 
ies, stair  cases,  cornices,  etc.  The  business  was  established 
in  1885  and  has  steadily  grown  and  increased,  until  it  now  as- 
sumes large  and  important  proportions.  Mr.  Hilgendorf  is  a 
practical  mechanic  and  has  a  thorough  knowledge  of  his  busi- 
ness. This  together  with  his  close  application  to  his  work  and 
his  good  business  abilities  will  ensure  the  success  of  his  under- 
taking. Mr.  Hilgendorf  is  a  German  by  birth  and  has  lived 
in  Chicago  for  about  twenty-five  years. 


THE  HOME  NATIONAL  BANK. 

One  of  the  soundest  and  most  conservatively  conducted 
financial  institutions  of  Chicago  is  "The  Home  National 
Bank,"  which  was  duly  organized  and  incorporated  under  the 
National  Banking  Act  in  1872,  with  a  paid  upcapital  of  $250,- 
ooo.  It  has  total  resources  of  $1,765,000,  and  judiciously  car- 
ries large  amounts  available  in  specie  and  legal  tender  notes  to 
meet  the  current  calls  of  its  customers,  the  amounts  thus  held 
amounting  to  nearly  half  a  million,  while  $770,000  are  invested 
in  loans  and  discounts.  The  bank  has  accumulated  the  hand- 
some surplus  fund  of  $100,000,  besides  undivided  profits 
amounting  to  $125,392.  The  deposits  average  over  half  a 
million  dollars,  representing  the  active  accounts  of  many  of 
the  leading  firms  and  corporations  of  Chicago.  The  bank 
transacts  a  general  business;  discounting  approved  commercial 
paper-making  collections  on  all  points  through  its  chain  of 
correspondents;  buying  and  selling  foreign  and  domestic 
exchange  and  issuing  drafts  and  letters  of  credit.  The  Board 
of  Directors  is  composed  of  prominent  capitalists  and  business 
men.  Mr.  A.  M.  Billings,  the  president,  is  one  of  Chicago's 
ablest  financiers  and  one  of  wide  range  of  practical  experience, 
whose  policy  has  ever  retained  the  confidence  of  the  public. 
In  Mr.  H.  H.  Blake  the  bank  has  a  cashier  of  great  experience 
and  correct  financial  methods.  The  banking  house  is  very 
centrally  located  at  184  \V.  Washington  street  and  is  of  commo- 
dious proportions,  handsomely  fitted  up,  and  in  every  respect 
convenient  for  the  transaction  of  business.  The  bank  has  ever 
retained  the  confidence  of  the  public  in  the  highest  degree  and 
is  in  every  respect  a  model  financial  institution. 


JAMES  CONLAN,  JR.,  &  CO. 

In  no  branch  of  industrial  activity  is  the  demand  for  ar- 
tistic excellence  greater  than  in  that  of  fine  tailoring, modern 
clothing  having  to  be,  not  only  comfortable  and  suited  to  the 
season  of  the  year,  but  also  elegant  and  perfect  in  fit.  A 
house  which  has  done  much  in  the  creation  of  this  improved 
taste  is  that  of  Messrs.  James  Conlan,  Jr.,  &  Co.,  of  No. 
25  N.  Clark  street.  It  was  started  in  1878  by  Mr.  H.  T. 
Mullen,  and  conducted  by  him  with  conspicuous  success 
until  his  lamented  decease  in  1888,  when  it  passed  into  the 
hands  of  Mr.  Conlan.  This  gentleman  inaugurated  a  new 
era  of  prosperity  by  a  complete  reorganization  of  the  busi- 
ness, and  has  now  placed  it  in  an  enviable  position  among 
the  successful  establishments  in  the  trade.  He  carries  a 
superior  stock  of  woolens  and  suitings,  in  all  the  choicest 
and  newest  patterns,  shades,  and  textures,  the  best  products 
of  both  foreign  and  domestic  looms.  He  is  a  master  of  his 
trade,  and  employs  a  dozen  hands,  each  selected  for  his 
skill  in  the  special  branch  for  which  he  is  required,  and 
he  is  thus  enabled  to  guarantee  an  accurate  fit  and  perfect 
satisfaction  in  every  instance.  There  are  abundant  indica- 
tions on  all  hands  of  the  high  appreciation  in  which  Mr. 
Conlan  is  held  by  the  most  fashionable  residents  of  the  city, 
his  patrons  being  found  chiefly  among  the  bankers,  brokers 
and  influential  business  men.  He  is  a  native  of  Chicago, 
and  is  an  honored  member  of  many  the  most  select  clubs, 
among  them  being  the  Shendon,  Bournique's,  and  Art  Insti- 
tute, and  he  also  stands  high  on  the  roll  of  the  Catholic 
Order  of  Foresters.  Mr.  Conlan  is  a  popular  business  man, 
and  is  abundantly  worthy  of  the  large  measure  of  success  at- 
tending his  efforts. 


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THE  NEWBERRY  WAREHOUSE  AND  STORAGE 
COMPANY. 

Prominent  among  the  substantial  firms  in  this  city  is  the 
Newberry  Warehouse  and  Storage  Company  at  79  to  83 
Kinzie  street.  The  Company  was  incorporated  under  the  state 
laws  in  1888,  with  a  paid-up  capital  of  $50,000.  The  execu- 
tive board  is  composed  of  the  following  well-known  gentlemen, 
viz.,  General  Walter  C.  Newberry,  president;  Mr.  Walter  ¥. 
Newberry,  vice-president  and  general  manager,  and  Mr.  Alex. 
H.  Gunn,  secretary.  The  premises  occupied  embrace  a  sub- 
stantial brick  structure,  containing  five  stories,  and  provided 
with  elevators  and  other  accessories  for  the  rapid  and  convenient 
handling  of  large  quantities  of  non-hazardous  merchandise, 
etc.,  the  capacity  for  which  is  on  an  extensive  scale,  the 
dimensions  of  the  building  being  44x107  feet.  Employment 
is  given  to  an  adequate  force  of  hands  to  meet  the  demands 
of  the  liberal  patronage  received.  The  president,  General 
Newberry,  who  is  an  active  member  of  the  Produce  Exchange, 
was  for  many  years  at  the  head  of  the  firm  of  W.  C.  New- 
berry  &  Co.,  one  of  the  largest  brewery  supplies  manufacturing 
concerns  in  Chicago,  severing  his  connection  therewith  in  1890. 
The  General  is  a  member  of  Congress  from  the  Fourth  Illinois 
district,  and  late  postmaster  of  Chicago.  He  was  born  in 
Waterville,  N.  Y.  He  served  with  great  distinction  during  the 
war  of  the  rebellion.  Enlisting  in  the  early  commencement  of 
that  memorable  struggle  as  private  in  the  Eighty-first  New 
York  Infantry,  under  command  of  Gen.  Geo.  B,  McClellan, 
he  was  promoted  to  the  captaincy  of  his  company  in  the  place 
of  Captain  L.  M.  Kingman,  who  was  killed  at  the  battle  of 
Seven  Pines.  Later,  he  was  still  further  advanced,  and  at 
Gettysburg,  in  1863,  served  on  the  staff  of  General  H.  M. 
Nagle.  and,  in  recognition  of  his  personal  bravery  in  that  ter- 
rible engagement,  received  the  appointment  of  Major  of  the 
Twenty-fourth  New  York  Cavalry,  was  advanced  to  Lieuten- 
ant-Colonel during  the  same  year,  and  in  1864  was  placed  first 
in  command  of  the  same  regiment.  In  1865  he  was  breveted 
Brigadier  General,  which  office  he  held  at  the  close  of  the  war. 


F.  &  O.  STENICKA. 

Among  the  thoroughly  qualified  druggists  in  this  city  is 
the  firm  of  F.  &  O.  Stenicka,  whose  well-equipped  phar- 
macy is  at  4132  Wentworth  avenue.  The  business  they  are 
now  conducting  with  such  success  and  ability  was  origin- 
ally established  by  Mr.  H.  Schmidt,  from  whom  Mr. 
Frank  G.  Stenicka  bought  it,  and  during  the  present  year  he 
was  joined  by  his  brother,  Mr.  Otto  Stenicka.  The  firm 
have  made  many  improvements  about  the  store  and  recently 
put  in  a  stock  of  pure  fresh  drugs  and  all  the  various 
articles  belonging  to  the  business.  The  store  is  one  of 
ample  dimensions,  neatly  and  tastefully  appointed  and  sup- 
plied with  every  modern  convenience.  The  prescription 
laboratory  is  under  the  immediate  supervision  of  the  firm, 
and  medicines  are  compounded  and  dispensed  at  all  hours  of 
the  day  or  night.  Besides  the  usual  line  of  drugs  and 
chemicals  the  firm  have  a  full  stock  of  proprietary  prepara- 
tions, pharmaceutical,  toilet  and  fancy  articles,  supplies  for 
the  sick  room  and  physicians'  and  surgeons'  requisites.  The 
store  is  a  model  of  neatness,  and  is  made  attractive  by  hand- 
some show  windows.  The  Messrs.  Stenicka  are  from  Wis- 
consin originally,  and  are  gentlemen  of  courteous  manners 
and  strict  probity.  They  are  fully  alive  to  the  requirements 
of  the  public  in  their  line  of  business,  and  the  able  manner 
they  conduct  it  proves  at  once  that  they  are  fully  abreast  of 
the  times. 


BEIERSDORF  &  LOHSAND. 

The  hardware  trade  necessarily  forms  a  very  important  fea- 
ture in  the  commerce  of  Chicago  but  there  are  few,  if  any,  firms 
whose  efforts  cover  so  wide  a  compass  as  Messrs.  Beiersdorf  & 
Lohsand,  o'f  154  North  Wells  street,  near  Erie  street,  indeed, 
this  is  the  representative  house  of  the  North  side.  Established 
in  1868  by  Chivill  &  Lenox  on  the  present  site,  the  business 


passed  into  the  hands  of  the  present  proprietors  in  1882.  They 
occupy  commodious  premises,  comprising  the  ground  floor  and 
basement,  each  20x110  feet  in  dimension.  These  are  admir- 
ably fitted  up  and  arranged,  and  are  provided  with  all  modern 
conveniences  for  the  handling  of  stock  and  facilitating  the 
rapid  fulfillment  of  orders  A  very  large  and  comprehensive 
stock  is  constantly  carried,  embracing  shelf  and  heavy  hardware 
of  every  description,  cutlery,  mechanics'  and  carpenters'  tools, 
as  well  as  a  large  assortment  of  heating  stoves  and  ranges  of 
all  prices  and  styles,  and  tin  ware,  enameled  ware  and 
household  goods  generally.  But  their  general  jobbing 
forms  a  large  branch  of  their  trade,  and  embraces 
the  erection  of  iron  smoke  stacks,  ventilaors,  tanks, 
guttering  and  spouting  as  well  as  the  execution 
of  all  work  in  copper,  tin  and  sheet  iron.  Furnaces  are  also 
cleaned  and  repaired  with  dispatch.  They  make  a  specialty 
of  manufacturing  a  variety  of  patented  articles.  The  firm  is 
ably  assisted  by  a  competent  staff  of  clerks.  The  hands 
employed  in  the  various  branches  of  shop  work  are  selected  for 
their  experience,  and  the  central  position  and  facilities  enjoyed 
by  the  house  enables  it  to  offer  inducements  to  customers  that 
cannot  be  duplicated  elsewhere.  Mr.  Beiersdorf  has  been  in 
Chicago  for  twenty-two  years,  while  Mr.  Lohsand  has  been  in 
this  city  nineteen  years  and  takes  an  active  interest  in  the 
order  of  the  Odd  Fellows.  Both  partners  are  practical  men, 
and  have  won  success  by  close  attention  to  business. 

FENNO  &  SMITH. 

It  was  scarcely  necessary  for  a  firm  whose  members  are  as 
well  known  in  insurance  circles  as  are  Mr.  H.  C.  Fenno  and 
Mr.  W.  B.  Smith,  of  Fenno  &  Smith,  to  give  a  reference  as  to 
their  reliability,  but  when  they  started  together  in  partnership 
in  the  present  year  they  were  anxious  to  commence  with  an 
absolutely  clean  sheet  and  so  they  give  as  references  The  Globe 
National  Bank,  Messrs.  Walker  &  Lowden,  attorneys,  and 
Bradstreet's  Commercial  Agency.  Their  offices  are  at  room 
513,  in  the  Insurance  Exchange,  218  La  Salle  street,  and 
they  employ  an  efficient  staff  of  clerks  for  the  conduct  of  their 
business.  They  carry  on  the  business  of  Fire  Insurance 
Brokers  only,  and  have  had  many  years'  experience  in  this 
line,  haying  been  active  in  local  insurance  circles  on  a  commis- 
sion basis,  and  now  they  represent  the  largest  and  leading 
home  and  foreign  insurance  companies  in  the  world.  They 
have  facilities  for  obtaining  special  rates  and  so  wide  is  their 
range  of  connection  that  they  can  place  any  fire  risk,  however 
large,  and  of  whatever  nature. 


JOHN  SUCHY. 

As  everybody  in  civilized  countries  knows,  the  science  of 
photography  has  been  developed  to  a  wonderful  degree,  and 
many  new  processes  have  been  introduced  by  means  of  which 
we  are  enabled  to  produce  works  of  art  unknown  to  our  fore- 
fathers. It  is  therefore  reasonable  that  the  advocates  of  the 
new  school  of  photography  should  become  more  popular  in  a 
comparatively  short  time  than  older  concerns,  and  as  one  of 
the  former  we  are  pleased  to  give  special  mention  to  the  house 
of  John  Suchy.  It  was  established  early  in  the  spring  of  this 
year.  Mr.  Suchy  was  born  in  Bohemia  and  has  resided  in  the 
World's  Fair  city  since  1881.  The  house  was  organized  with  the 
object  of  making  large  groups  of  photographs  a -specialty.  Fine 
and  large  premises  are  occupied  at  No.  3510  So.  Halsted 
street.  The  gallery  is  in  the  rear,  and  is  nicely  carpeted  with 
fancy  matting.  Altogether,  the  reception  rooms,  parlors, 
studio,  etc.,  are  elegant  and  attractive,  and  are  evidence  of  the 
refined  and  educated  class  of  patrons  who  favor  this  concern. 
There  are  five  skilled  assistantsand  operators,  who  work  under 
the  supervision  of  the  proprietor  A  visit  to  his  beautiful  stu- 
dio would  amply  repay  the  visitor,  as  it  is  the  eye  that  is  ap- 
pealed to,  not  altogether  the  intellect.  The  bare  mention  in 
a  printed  article  of  this  concern  would  only  convey  a  very  in- 
adequate idea.  Such  care  is  exercised  in  the  production  of  fine 
portraits  that  they  are  as  nearly  faultless  as  lies  within  the 
power  of  man. 


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RITCHIE  CARPET  CO. 

Among  the  reputable  business  concerns  of  Chicago  none 
stand  higher  for  honest  dealing  and  business  integrity  than 
the  Ritchie  Carpet  Co.,  of  which  Mr.  Thos.  Ritchie  is  the 
proprietor.  This  business  was  established  twenty  years  ago 
by  Mr.  Ritchie  and  has  been  continued  with  the  most  flat- 
tering success  uninterruptedly.  He  has  been  located  at  the 
present  site  for  the  past  fifteen  years  in  the  building  he 
erected  at  that  time.  This  consists  of  a  handsome  four- 
story  brick  building,  22x150  feet  in  dimensions,  the  whole  be- 
ing occupied  by  the  firm.  It  is  located  at  347  E.  Division 
street,  in  one  of  the  most  favorable  localities  in  the  city. 
The  basement  is  used  for  the  oilcloth,  spring,  mattress  and 
stove  and  range  departments.  On  the  first  floor  may  be 
found  the  carpet  and  rug  department ;  on  the  second  the 
parlor  furniture;  the  third  is  used  > for  chamber  furniture, 
suites,  etc.,  and  the  fourth  floor  is  devoted  to  the  carpet  sew- 
ing rooms  and  making-up  department.  The  building  is  sup- 
plied with  a  fine  elevator  running  from  basement  to  the  top 
floor.  Mr.  Ritchie  carries  an  immense  stock  of  goods,  con- 
sisting of  carpets,  stoves,  oil  cloths,  bedroom  furniture, 
parlor,  dining  room  and  kitchen  furniture,  and  household 
goods  of  all  kinds,  the  stock  being  valued  at  over  $70,000. 
Mr.  Ritchie  is  a  native  of  Scotland,  and  has  resided  in  Chi- 
cago for  over  thirty-eight  years.  He  is  well-known  as  an 
active,  upright  and  progressive  business  man,  and  he  well 
deserves  the  large  competency  he  has  acquired  by  honest 
methods  and  strict  business  integrity. 


Pusheck  has  had  a  prosperous  career  and  owns  considerable 
real  estate  and  property  in  different  localities  of  the  city. 
He  is  a  German  by  birth,  and  for  the  past  thirty  years  has 
been  a  resident  of  Chicago,  where  he  has  made  a  host  of 
friends  and  business  acquaintances,  who  rejoice  in  his  well- 
merited  success. 


HEITMANN  &  WILEY. 

It  is  with  decided  pleasure  that  we  note  the  business  of 
Messrs.  Heitmann  &  Wiley  in  this  business  review,  inas- 
much as  the  firm  is  one  of  the  leading  factors  in  the  real  es- 
tate business  on  the  north  side.  The  business  was  founded 
six  years  ago  by  Mr.  John  Heitmann  and  continued  by  him 
alone  until  June  last,  when  Mr.  O.  G.  Wiley  was  admitted, 
and  the  present  style  adopted.  This  house  has  a  liberal 
patronage  and  an  established  reputation.  Mr.  Heitmann  has 
been  for  a  long  time  identified  with  north  side  property 
and  has  become  well-known  as  an  appraiser  of  ability,  and 
the  firm  has  a  large  business  in  handling  property  of  all 
kinds.  They  occupy  the  first  floor  of  385  Wells  street, near 
Division  street,  for  office  purposes,  and  do  a  general  real  es- 
tate business.  They  buy  and  sell  on  commission, collect  rents, 
pay  taxes,  negotiate  loans,  manage  estates,  place  insurance, 
and  act  as  agents  for  non-residents.  Their  indorsements  are 
of  the  highest  character,  and  the  business  increases  steadily. 
This  house  makes  a  specialty  of  North  shore  and  Wilmetta 
property,  which  they  sub-divide  and  sell  on  commission. 
They  have  cheap  lots  for  sale  in  all  sections.  This  house  is 
recommended  highly,  and  the  proprietors  are  energetic  and 
progressive  in  their  methods.  Mr.  Heitmann  was  born  in 
Hamburg;  Germany,  and  Mr.  Wiley  is  a  native  of  this  city. 


F.  W.   PUSHECK. 

There  is  no  line  of  business  so  important,  or  of  such  great 
convenience,  as  a  well  conducted  grocery  and  provision 
house,  nor  one  that  is  appreciated  by  the  community  more. 
A  veteran  in  this  line  is  Mr.  F.  W.  Pusheck,  of  No.  225 
Evanston  ave. ,  the  pioneer  grocery  and  provision  man  of 
the  uorth  side.  More  than  a  quarter  of  a  century  ago  Mr. 
Pusheck  established  his  business,  which  he  has  continued 
uninterrupted  only  for  the  time  in  1871  when  he  was  a  vic- 
tim of  the  great  fire.  The  past  season  he  has' erected  the 
handsome  brick  building  now  occupied  by  him,  and  which  is 
25x70  feet  in  size.  Mr.  Pusheck  deals  in  all  kinds  of  staple 
and  fancy  groceries  and  provisions,  teas,  coffees,  spices, 
canned  goods,  fruits,  table  delicacies  and  vegetables  in  sea- 
son. He  employs  a  force  of  six  clerks  and  two  delivery 
teams,  calling  for  orders  and  delivering  goods  to  all  parts 
of  the  city.  By  his  industry,  thrift  and  fair  dealing  Mr. 


MADISON   HOUSE. 

All  the  great  hotels  of  Chicago  are  distinguished  for  the 
sterling  spirit  of  enterprise  which  characterizes  their  man- 
agement. The  Madison  House,  which  is  centrally  located 
on  the  corner  of  West  Madison  and  Clinton  streets,  is  not 
deficient  in  this  essential  factor  of  success,  and  has  become 
a  favorite  resort  of  a  numerous  class  of  business  men  and 
others  who  find  the  situation  most  convenient,  and  the  ac- 
commodation unexcelled  in  the  city,  at  rates  that  bring  it 
within  the  reach  of  all.  Special  attention  is  given  to  clean- 
liness, the  most  scrupulous  regard  being  paid  to  this  im- 
portant requisite  by  the  large  staff  of  assistants,  in  whom 
this  is  considered  the  chief  qualification.  The  rooms, 
which  will  accommodate  about  60  guests,  are  light,  well 
ventilated,  and  comfortably  furnished,  and  no  pains  are 
spared  to  cater  to  every  requirement  of  those  who  partake  of 
the  warn?  hospitality  here  offered.  Mrs.  F.  M.  Roundy, 
well  known  for  her  former  connection  with  a  similar  busi- 
ness on  the  corner  of  State  and  Jackson  streets,  fills  the 
position  of  hostess  to  the  complete  satisfaction  of  her  multi- 
tude of  patrons,  and  during  the  four  years  of  her  installa- 
tion at  this  popular*  hotel  has  developed  its  resources  and 
brought  it  to  an  advanced  stage  of  usefulness.  Rooms  can 
be  obtained  here  at  from  soc.  to  $r.oo  per  diem,  or  from 
$1.50  to  $7.00  per  week,  prices  that,  considering  the  high- 
class  accommodation  offered,  are  not  to  be  duplicated  else- 
where. Mrs.  Roundy  has  prsved  her  executive  capacity  by 
a  long  and  successful  career  in  this  responsible  position, 
and  many  who  have  experienced  her  liberality  and  anxious 
regard  for  their  welfare  will  ever  retain  the  most  pleasur- 
able recollections  of  this  excellent  house.  She  is  remodel- 
ing the  hotel  all  through,  and  has  just  built  a  new  addi- 
tion of  1 8  rooms,  which  give  accommodations  for  about  too 
guests. 


HENRY  G.  EMMEL. 

Chicago  contains  no  more  firmly  established  or  thoroughly 
representative  firm,  than  that  of  Mr.  Henry  G.  Emmel,  whose 
elegant  premises  are  located  at  No.  500  Wells  street.  The 
father  of  the  above  gentleman,  Mr.  Peter  Emmel,  founded  the 
business  as  long  ago  as  the  year  1855,  and  for  thirty-five 
years,  conducted  it  upon  those  sound  business  principles, 
which  are  the  only  firm  foundation  of  enduring  success.  In 
1875,  the  three-story  brick  building  which  is  now  occupied 
was  constructed,  affording  superior  facilities  for  the  active 
prosecution  of  the  work,  and  exhibiting  in  what  is  acknowl- 
edged to  be  one  of  the  most  richly  and  artistically  decorated 
showrooms  in  the  West,  a  striking  illustration  of  the  superior 
work  that  this  company  is  capable  of  executing.  The  busi- 
ness was  incorporated  with  a  capital  of  $50,00")  in  August 
1891,  and  the  company  are  about  to  enter  upon  the  manufact- 
ure of  paints,  oils  colors,  etc. ,  of  the  best  quality,  a  branch 
of  industry  for  which  they  are  peculiarly  fitted  by  reason  of 
vast  experience  and  perfected  facilities.  All  the  latest  styles  of 
wall  paper  and  paper  hangings,  both  imported  and  domestic, 
are  here  kept  in  stock  in  immense  variety  of  any  desired  shade  or 
tone,  and  Mr.  Emmel  is  prepared  to  furnish  estimates,  and  to 
execute  the  most  important  contracts  for  the  decoration  of  in- 
teriors, in  the  highest  style  of  the  art.  The  business  now 
amounts  to  no  less  than  $150,000  in  annual  value,  and  requires 
the  constant  services  of  sixty-five  skilled  workmen.  Mr.  Henry 
G.  Emmel  occupies  the  position  of  president  and  treasurer, 
bringing  to  bear  a  wide  range  of  experience,  and  giving  his 
large  circle  of  fashionable  customers  the  most  perfect  satisfac- 
tion. The  secretary,  Mr.  Geo.  Schuler,  is  a  gentleman  of 
great  capacity  and  sterling  integrity. 


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J.  C.  NIXON  &  CO. 

It  is  a  fact  not  generally  known  outside  of  those  immediately 
interested  that  the  labor  market  of  Chicago  is  the  largest  in  the 
world.  Not  only  is  the  great  West  supplied  from  this  source, 
but  the  South,  Southwest,  Northwest  and  many  portions  of  the 
East  even  look  to  Chicago  for  the  labor  that  is  needed  to  de- 
velop their  resources.  When  it  is  known  that  over  20,000  men 
annually  leave  this  city  to  put  their  brawn  and  muscle  at  the 


SOUTH  WATER  Si 


CHICAGO  LABOR  MARKET 


HEADQUARTERS 


sen-ice  of  railroad  construction  alone  the  importance  of  this 
market  can  be  correctly  estimated.  Railroad  construction  is 
naturally  governed,  like  all  other  branches  of  industry,  by  fixed 
rules  and  quantities,  and  its  prosecution  depends  to  a  very 
appreciable  extent  upon  net  earnings  or  surplus.  Notwith- 
standing this  fact  the  figures  given  above  can  be  safely  con- 
sidered as  representative  of  the  average  annual  supply  fur- 
nished from  this  point.  Such  an  extensive  field  of  operation 
is  naturally  worked  by  severa  Ireliable  and  responsible  firms, 
and  by  many  more  who  are  thoroughly  unreliable  and  perfect- 
ly irresponsible,  Italian  padrones  and  others.  It  is,  therefore, 
a  pleasant  task  to  be  able  to  refer  in  this  review  to  a  firm 
whose  reputation  for  upright  and  honorable  methods  have 
gained  for  it  the  confidence  and  respect  of  the  entire  commu- 
nity. We  refer  to  that  of  Messrs.  J.  C.  Nixon  &  Co.,  railroad 
labor  agents,  whose  headquarters  are  at  No.  79  Canal  street,  with 
branch  offices  at  the  corner  of  South  Water  and  Lake  streets, 
and  at  No.  105  Canal  street.  This  business  was  established  in 
1879  by  Messrs.  Nixon  &  Reed,  the  latter  withdrawing  in  1886, 
when  he  was  succeeded  by  Mr.  Y.  Asping,  the  present  firm 
name  being  then  assumed.  Mr.  Nixon,  who  is  a  native  of 
Steuben  Co.,  N.  Y.,  has  resided  in  Chicago  for  the  past  twen- 
ty-seven years.  Mr.  Asping  was  born  in  Sweden,  coming 
here  in  1881.  Both  are  able  and  enterprising  business  men, 
and  their  honorable  record  is  too  well  known  to  need  any  fur- 
ther commendation. 


WELLER    MANUFACTURING    CO. 

A  manufacturing  concern  worthy  of  mention  in  this  review 
of  the  business  and  manufacturing  interests  of  Chicago  is  the 
Welter  Manufacturing  Co.,  founders,  machinists  and  manu- 
facturers of  mill  and  grain  elevator  supplies.  This  business 
was  established  in  1886  by  the  Weller  Brothers,  and  was  duly 
incorporated  in  1890,  with  a  capitalization  of  $70,000;  and  Mr. 
Felix  J.  Weller,  president,  and  B.  H.  Weiler,  secretary  and 
treasurer.  They  occupy  the  premises  located  at  118  and  120 
East  North  avenue,  which  are  75x100  feet  in  dimensions,  and 
consist  of  a  fine  brick  building.  Here  they  manufacture  all 
kinds  of  mill  and  elevator  supplies  and  specialties,  power  grain 
shovels,  car  pullers,  elevator  buckets,  turn  spouts,  belt  con- 
veyors, elevator  boots,  pulleys,  shafting,  hangers,  etc.  They 
employ  twenty-five  to  thirty-five  experienced  workmen,  and 


have  every  improvement  in  machinery  to  facilitate  the  work 
done.  They  are  the  sole  manufacturers  of  the  Chase  Patent 
Steel  Conveyor.  Their  employes  are  all  skilled,  and  q'uality 
is  a  first  consideration  in  the  articles  of  their  manufacture, 
while  the  prices  are  as  low  as  those  of  any  competitor,  quality 
considered.  The  plant  is  operated  by  a  forty-five  horse-power 
engine.  The  trade  of  this  house  extends  to  all  portions  of  the 
United  States,  and  increases  from  year  to  year.  The  Weller 
brothers  are  well  known  and  highly  respected,  and  as  business 
men  and  citizens  are  of  unquestioned  integrity.  Their  success 
is  well  merited. 


JAS.  JOHNSON  &  SON. 

One  of  the  leading  grocery  houses  of  the  West  side  is  that 
conducted  by  Messrs.  Jas.  Johnson  &  Son.  These  gentlemen 
have  built  up  a  business  that  is  very  important  in  character 
and  has  a  liberal  patronage.  They  occupy  the  ground  floor 
and  basement  of  the  two  story  brick  building,  25x75  feet  in 
dimensions,  located  at  776  West  North  avenue,  and  have  a 
very  attractive  store.  They  have  been  established  in  business 
for  five  years  and  over,  being  formerly  located  at  681  W.  In- 
diana street;  and  have  occupied  the  present  location  for 
eighteen  months.  The  stock  of  groceries  carried  is  very 
large  and  well  selected.  It  includes  all  kinds  of  staple  and 
fancy  groceries,  canned  meats,  fruits  and  vegetables,  fresh 
fruits,  flour,  sugar,  preserves,  vinegar,  oil,  molasses,  table 
luxuries  of  all  kinds  and  fine  butter  and  fresh  eggs.  The 
house  is  liberally  patronized,  many  of  the  foremost  citizens 
and  business  men  of  the  district  being  regular  customers. 
Three  experienced  and  courteous  clerks  are  employed,  and 
goods  are  delivered  to  any  part  of  the  city  free  of  charge,  a 
team  being  used  for  that  purpose  exclusively.  The  members 
of  the  firm  are  Jas.  Johnson  and  C.  W.  Johnson,  father  and 
son.  These  gentlemen  were  born  in  Denmark,  and  came  to 
Chicago  twenty-eight  years  ago;  they  are  well  known  and 
most  highly  respected,  and  are  active  business  men  of  strict 
integrity.  They  have  numerous  friends  and  have  achieved 
their  success  by  close  application  to  business  and  honest 
methods.  Mr.  James  Johnson  was  a  valued  employe  for 
fifteen  years  with  the  Northwestern  Car  Company,  where  he 
made  many  friends  and  was  highly  esteemed  by  his  employers 
and  those  working  with  him. 


G.  F.  KIMBALL. 

There  is  no  profession  meeting  the  popular  needs  more 
than  that  of  the  dentist.  He  confersa  positive  boon  on  hu- 
manity, and  supplies  that  which  is  either  deficient  or  de- 
stroyed in  nature,  to  complete  the  appearance  and  invite  the 
comfort  of  his  clients.  One  of  the  well  established  and 
responsible  dentists  of  this  city  is  Mr.  G.  I'.  Kimball.  lie  has 
been  practicing  dentistry  for  the  past  eleven  years,  and  has 
an  established  reputation  for  ability  and  skill.  He  was  located 
at  306  West  Indiana  street  for  about  three  and  one-half 
years,  and  has  recently  removed  to  an  elegant  suite  of  dental 
parlors  of  seven  rooms  in  the  new  building,  on  West 
Indiana  street,  cor.  Center  avenue,  which  are  without  doubt 
the  finest  for  the  purposes  intended  in  the  city.  They  are 
supplied  with  steam  heat,  hot  and  cold  water,  etc.  Every 
modern  appliance  used  in  the  profession  is  had  by  the  doctor, 
and  his  rooms  suggest  ease  and  comfort  to  his  patients.  He 
administers  gas,  and  extracts  teeth  without  pain  to  the  patient. 
All  kinds  of  dental  work  is  done,  and  artificial  teeth  are  in- 
serted in  any  of  the  modern  forms;  one  of  these,  the  movable 
bridge,  is  a  most  wonderful  discovery  in  dentistry,  and  should 
be  investigated  by  all  who  are  unfortunate  enough  to  need 
artificial  teeth.  Dr.  Kimball  is  a  skilled  and  experienced 
dentist,  a  graduate  of  the  University  of  Michigan,  and  is  well 
known  as  a  master  of  his  profession.  He  is  a  representative 
man  in  professional  and  social  circles,  and  enjoys  the  confi- 
dence and  esteem  of  the  leading  professional,  business  and 
social  leaders  of  the  city.  He  has  an  extensive  practice,  and 
employs  a  skilled  assistant. 


METROPOLIS  OF  THE 


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E.  J.  PERRY,  D.  D.  S. 

E.  J.  Perry,  D.  D.  S.,  occupies  an  elegant  suite  of  three 
rooms  in  the  Tacoma  Building,  No.  1212,  consisting  of  recep- 
tion and  visiting  parlor,  operating  room  and  laboratory.  The 
rooms  are  not  only  most  elegantly  furnished,  but  are  fitted  up 
with  all  modern  improvements  and  the  most  costly  appliances. 
All  branches  of  dentistry  are  practiced,  and  a  high  order  of 
crown  and  bridge  work  is  done,  while  none  but  the  best 
Philadelphia  and  Chicago  white  teeth  are  used.  A  specialty 
is  made,  however,  of  operating,  and  anaesthetics  are  admin- 
istered to  sensitive  patients  when  required.  All  operations  are 
performed  by  Dr.  Perry  himself,  and  he  has  the  highest  repu- 
tation for  skill  as  an  operator  and  thoroughness  of  work.  He 
was  born  in  Chester  county,  Pennsylvania,  and  is  now  in  the 
prime  of  life.  He  graduated  at  the  Philadelphia  Dental  Col- 
lege with  the  class  of  1871,  and  practiced  at  Sycamore,  Penn- 
sylvania, from  that  year  until  1877,  when  he  came  west  and 
located  at  Rockford,  Illinois.  In  1884  he  came  to  Chicago, 
and  by  his  ability  has  since  gained  a  splendid  reputation 
and  acquired  a  large  practice.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Illinois 
State  Dental  Association  and  of  the  American  Dental  Associa- 
tion, and  for  one  year  was  on  the  clinical  staff  of  the  Chicago 
•College  of  Dental  Surgery.  No  member  of  the  profession  has 
a  higher  standing  among  his  fellow  practitioners,  or  a  better 
reputation  with  the  public. 


O.  P.  EMERSON  &  CO. 

In  the  commission  business  in  this  city  there  are  none  better 
known  than  Messrs.  O.  P.  Emerson  &  Co.,  whose  house  is  one 
of  the  oldest  in  the  city.  The  foundation  of  this  house  dates 
from  1860,  when  it  was  established  by  Mr.  O.  P.  Emerson  and 
continued  until  1873,  when  he  was  joined  by  his  son,  Mr.  F. 
Emerson,  and  in  1877  by  Mr.  D.  J.  Maxon.  The  firm  has 
secured  first-class  connections  throughout  all  the  producing 
sections  of  the  country,  and,  besides  its  correspondents, 
employs  a  number  of  solicitors  whose  duty  it  is  to  secure  the 
choicest  products  of  the  farm,  garden,  dairy  and  orchard. 
Messrs.  Emerson  &  Co.,  as  wholesale  commission  merchants, 
handle  the  finest  and  best  qualities  of  butter,  cheese,  poultry, 
fresh  eggs,  etc.,  and  also  every  variety  of  fruits  and  vegetables 
and  game  when  in  season.  The  premises  utilized  for  business 
purposes  are  located  at  213  and  215  South  Water  street,  and 
are  30x100  feet  in  area,  and  every  convenience  is  provided  to 
facilitate  operations.  Mr.  O.  P.  Emerson,  the  founder  of  the 
house,  is  a  native  of  New  Hampshire.  He  has  been  in  this 
city  many  years,  and  is  one  of  the  oldest  and  best  known 
members  of  the  Produce  Exchange.  His  son,  Mr.  F.  Emerson, 
was  born  in  Illinois,  and  has  been  in  this  city  most  of  his 
lifetime.  Mr.  Maxon  is  a  New  Yorker  by  birth.  The  firm 
belong  to  the  Produce  Exchange.  This  house  has  always 
stood  high  in  commercial  and  financial  circles,  and  among  its 
references  is  the  Hide  and  Leather  National  Bank. 


W.  E.    BLAIR. 

Sign-making  has  been  developed  to  the  highest  plane  of 
perfection,  and  among  the  leading  and  most  reliable  houses 
engaged  in  this  city  in  this  line  of  trade  is  that  of  Mr.  W.  E. 
Blair,  at  Nos.  171  and  173  Madison  street.  It  was  founded  in 
1873  bv  Mr.  W.  E.  Blair,  who  conducted  the  business  with 
much  success,  building  up  a  large  and  widespread  connection. 
In  January,  1891,  in  order  to  better  cope  with  its  rapidly- 
increasing  requirements,  he  formed  the  present  stock  company, 
which  was  at  that  time  incorporated  under  the  laws  of  Illinois, 
with  a  capital  of  $5,000.  The  president  is  Mr.  A.  H.  Blair, 
the  office  of  secretary  and  treasurer  being  assumed  by  Mr. 
W.  E.  Blair,  who  also  manages  the  business.  The  factory  is 
located  on  Oakley  street,  on  the  West  Side,  and  is  well 
equipped  with  all  the  latest  improved  appliances,  apparatus, 
and  time  and  labor-saving  devices,  a  force  of  fourteen  skilled 
hands  being  steadily  employed.  The  salesrooms,  on  Madison 
street,  comprise  the  second  floor  of  a  building,  30x85  feet  in 
dimensions,  and  are  replete  with  a  heavy  stock  of  board  and 


glass  signs,  etc.,  etc.  This  house  was  the  first  to  manufacture 
wire-screen  signs,  of  which  they  control  the  patent  and  sale  in 
the  west.  They  are  the  sole  manufacturers  of  the  W.  E.  Blair 
patent  wire  signs,  and  their  trade  in  this  line  covers  all  the 
States  and  Canada,  as  well  as  Mexico.  These  signs  form  the 
best  advertising  medium  of  the  age  ;  the  banner,  being  com- 
posed of  wire,  affords  escapement  to  the  wind  ;  the  letters  are 
made  of  metal,  and  when  the  sign  is  suspended  in  the  air  the  wire 
is  invisible,  giving  the  letters  the  appearance  of  hanging  in 
the  air  without  support.  All  orders  are  promptly  and  satis- 
factorily filled,  while  the  lowest  prices  are  quoted.  Mr.  W.  E. 
Blair,  the  founder,  is  a  native  of  New  Jersey,  and  is  numbered 
among  Chicago's  representative  business  men.  His  son,  Mr. 
A.  H.  Blair,  who  is  president  of  the  company,  was  born 
in  this  city,  and  is  an  able  assistant  in  his  father's  well 
directed  and  successful  efforts. 


MAUTNER  BROTHERS  &  CO. 

One  of  the  most  progressive  and  reliable  firms  in  this  sec- 
tion of  Chicago  engaged  in  the  manufacture  of  pocketbooks 
and  fancy  leather  goods  is  that  of  Messrs.  Mautner  Brothers  & 
Co.,  whose  salesroom  and  factory  are  located  at  27  East  Wash- 
ington street.  This  business  was  established  in  1889  by 
Messrs.  S.  and  Chas.  Mautner,  both  of  whom  are  thoroughly 
practical  and  expert  leather  workers.  They  occupy  a  spacious 
floor,  30x120  feet  in  area,  where  they  manufacture  all  kinds  of 
pocketbooks,  card  and  leather  cases,  belts,  medical  instru 
ment  and  bankers'  cases,  and  fancy  leather  goods.  Messrs. 
Mautner  Brothers  &  Co.  exercise  great  care  in  the  selec- 
tion of  their  skins  and  other  materials,  trimmings,  etc., 
and  maintain  in  all  their  goods  a  high  standard  of  excellence 
for  workmanship  and  finish,  while  they  are  widely  known  for 
the  originality  and  artistic  beauty  of  their  various  styles  and 
designs  of  leather  goods.  Both  Messrs.  S.  and  Chas.  Maut- 
ner were  born  in  Austria,  but  have  resided  in  Chicago  for  the 
past  eight  years.  They  are  highly  regarded  in  business 
circles  for  their  enterprise  and  strict  integiity,  and  are  mem- 
bers of  the  Royal  Arcanum  and  several  other  societies. 


OLSON  BROS. 

In  the  whole  range  of  commercial  enterprise  no  interest 
is  of  more  importance  than  that  representing  the  sale  of 
groceries.  This  fact  is  recognized.and  appreciated  by  all 
intelligent  and  thoughtful  people,  and  therefore,  the  matter 
of  the  selection  of  a  dealer  from  whom  to  purchase  our  sup- 
plies calls  for  careful  consideration  and  discriminating 
judgment.  In  this  connection  we  take  genuine  pleasure  in 
calling  the  attention  of  our  readers  to  the  well-known  and 
reliable  house  of  Messrs.  Olson  Bros. ,  located  at  No.  5203 
Wentworth  avenue.  The  business  of  this  establishment  was 
inaugurated  by  its  present  proprietors,  Messrs.  Anton  F. 
and  Julius  J.  Olson,  in  1887.  Being  conducted  on  sound 
mercantile  principles,  and  its  management  characterized  by 
energy  and  ability,  Messrs.  Olson  have  from  the  start 
enjoyed  a  large  and  prosperous  trade,  the  unequivocal  excel- 
lence of  the  goods  handled,  coupled  with  upright  and  honor- 
able dealing,  being  among  the  special  features  contributing 
to  the  positive  and  permanent  success  that  has  attended  the 
enterprise  from  its  inception.  The  spacious  well-appointed 
premises  comprise  a  commodious  ground  floor  25x85  feet  in 
dimensions,  and  a  choice  Al  stock  is  carried,  embracing 
the  choicest  foreign  and  domestic  staple  and  fancy  groceries 
of  every  description.  The  Messrs.  Olson  are  natives  of 
Sweden,  now  resident  in  Chicago  for  the  past  ten  years, 
where  the  success  they  have  aqhieved  is  simply  the  result  of 
well-directed  and  intelligent  business  effort.  The  Messrs. 
Olson  Bros,  make  a  specialty  of  "Golden  Key"  brand  of 
flour,  also  one  of  their  greatest  efforts  is  in  the  finest  grade 
of  creamery  butter  which  is  the  best  the  market  affords ;  also 
special  mention  may  be  made  of  their  teas  and  coffees  which 
are  simply  "par  excellence,"  and  all  desiring  to  trust  a  reliable 
house  we  can  safely  mention  the  above-named  firm. 


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METROPOLIS  OF  THE 


H.  A.  EVERETT. 

The  making  of  saddles  is  one  of  the  most  ancient  of  trades, 
and  one  which  ranks  of  first  importance  in  all  countries.  Chi- 
cago is  noted  for  the  extent  of  numerous  enterprises  identified 
with  this  trade,  and  among  those  establishments  located  on  the 
South  Side  there  is  none  better  known,  and  none  which  meets  a 
more  substantial  patronage,  than  that  conducted  by  Mr.  H. 
A.  Everett,  at  No.  2948  Cottage  Grove  avenue.  Mr.  Everett 
is  a  gentleman  of  middle  age,  familiar  with  every  detail  of  the 
trade,  and  his  productions  in  the  saddlery  line  have  a  standard 
reputation  among  horse  owners  generally.  He  opened  his 
present  establishment  in  January,  1888,  and  the  patronage 
accorded  sufficiently  demonstrates  that  the  venture  is  a  wise 
one.  For  the  purposes  of  his  business  he  occupies  the 
ground  floor  and  basement  of  the  building  at  the  address  in- 
dicated, and  these  are  severally  25x100  feet  in  dimensions. 
The  salesroom  is  very  tastefully  fitted  up  and  stocked  to  re- 
pletion with  light  and  heavy  harness,  collars,  saddles  and 
horse  goods  generally  of  a  superior  quality,  and  in  the  rear  of 
this  is  a  well  equipped  workshop,  furnished  with  all  the  best 
modern  appliances,  tools,  etc.,  and  giving  employment  con- 
stantly to  from  four  to  six  hands,  skilled  and  experienced  in 
the  trade.  Mr.  Everett  makes  a  specialty  of  manufacturing 
the  well  known  fine  Kay  saddles,  which,  for  excellence  of  ma- 
terial, substantiality  of  workmanship  and  durability,  have' 
not  their  equals.  Light  and  heavy  harness,  collars,  coats,  and 
everything  requisite  for  the  caparisoning  of  steeds  are  made  to 
order  at  short  notice  at  low  prices  and  guaranteed  to  give  per- 
fect satisfaction.  A  splendid  show  is  made  of  fine  saddlery 
of  all  kinds,  whips,  blankets,  curry  combs  and  everything  be- 
longing to  horse  garniture.  The  house  is  one  worthy  of  its 
name  and  has  a  bright  future  before  it.  Mr.  Everett,  who 
is  a  native  of  Michigan,  has  been  a  resident  of  Chicago  for 
the  past  fifteen  years,  and  during  his  business  career  has 
earned  the  good  will  and  esteem  of  all  who  have  come  in  con- 
tact with  him, 

JULIUS  MEYHOEFER. 

The  trade  in  fine  furs  is  an  important  factor  of  the  commer- 
cial and  industrial  activity  of  this  city.  A  leading  representa- 
tive and  reliable  house  engaged  in  it  is  that  of  Messrs.  Julius 
Meyhoefer  &  Co.,  manufacturers  of  fine  furs,  repairers  and  re- 
fitters  of  seal  garments,  at  Nos  150  and  152  La  Salle  street. 
This  business  was  established  in  1889  by  Mr.  Julius  Mey- 
hoefer. He  Drought  to  bear  a  thorough  knowledge  of  the 
business  in  all  its  details,  and  an  intimate  acquaintance  with 
the  latest  fashions  and  styles,  as  well  as  the  requirements  of 
the  most  fastidious.  He  occupies  rooms  29  and  30,  and  these 
ample  and  commodious  premises  are  neatly  appointed  and  well 
equipped  with  all  the  best  machines  and  appliances,  while 
steady  employment  is  given  to  nine  skilled  operators.  The 
range  of  work  embraces  the  production  of  fine  fur  garments 
and  other  articles,  such  as  coats,  cloaks,  sacques,  dolmans, 
muffs,  caps,  gauntlets,  also  fur  lined  goods,  as  well  as  general 
repairing  and  refitting.  The  concern  manufacture  largely 
for  the  leading  houses  in  the  trade,  as  well  as  to  order  for 
private  parties.  Mr.  Meyhoefer  was  born  in  Germany,  and 
has  been  a  resident  of  Chicago  since  1887.  He  is  a  member 
of  the  Knights  of  Pythias,  and  of  the  Order  of  Chosen  Friends. 


KNIGHT  &  LINDERMAN. 

The  inhabitants  of  this  great  metropolis  are  well  aware  that 
in  all  branches  of  science,  art,  trade  and  commerce,  and  the 
professions,  women  have  gained  and  ably  retain  a  prominent 
position.  The  latest  firm  composed  of  women  to  enter  into 
successful  competition  with  the  old  time  school  of  real  estate 
brokers  and  agents  is  that  of  Knight  &  Linderman,  of  142 
Dearborn  street.  It  is  composed  of  Miss  Margaret  Knight 
and  Miss  Mary  A.  Linderman,  both  business  women  of  re- 
markable ability.  Although  the  venture  was  only  entered  into 
in  the  present  year,  the  most  influential  connections  have  been 
established,  and  many  important  transactions  have  been  carried 
through  to  a  successful  issue.  The  offices  are  in  room  14  of 


the  Hawley  building,  at  the  corner  of  Madison  and  Dearborn 
streets.  They  have  an  area  of  20x40  feet,  are  handsomely  fit- 
ted up  and  furnished,  and  two  assistants  are  employed.  A 
general  real  estate  and  loan  brokerage  business  is  carried  on; 
property  of  all  kinds  is  bought,  sold,  exchanged,  loaned,  etc. 
The  firm  also  negotiate  loans  on  bond  and  mortgage  at  lowest 
rates,  and  undertake  the  general  management  of  estates  for 
absent  and  other  owners,  secure  desirable  tenants,  collect 
rents  regularly  and  punctually,  pay  taxes  and  insurance  pre- 
miums, and  disburse  for  necessary  repairs.  Both  partners  have  a 
thorough  knowledge  of  values,  both  present  and  prospective, 
of  city  and  suburban  realty.  Miss  Knight  is  a  native  of  Can- 
ada, and  has  resided  in  Los  Angeles,  Cal.,  being  prominently 
identified  with  the  real  estate  boom  there  for  several  years. 
Miss  Linderman  was  born  in  Ohio,  removing  to  this  city  in 
1886.  These  ladies  have  shown  great  pluck,  energy  and  en- 
terprise, and  are  to  be  congratulated  on  the  success  they  have 
achieved. 

AMERICAN  SUGAR  REFINING  CO. 

Chicago  has  long  been  the  distributing  center  of  the  sugar 
trade  of  the  western  and  northwestern  states,  and  the  business 
in  this  important  staple  is  now  so  vast  that  it  necessarily  in- 
volves consideration  of  the  greatest  importance.  A  represen- 
tative concern  in  this  city  actively  engaged  in  this  trade  is  that 
of  Wm.  A.  Havemeyer  &  Co. ,  whose  office*are  located  at  31  Lake 
street.  Their  business  was  established  in  1874,  and  this  firm 
has  ever  since  held  a  leading  position  in  the  sugar  business  of 
this  city  and  the  west.  Messrs.  W.  A.  Havemeyer  &  Co. 
represent  the  various  interests  of  the  American  Sugar  Refining 
Co.  This  company  was  formed  by  a  consolidation  of  the 
leading  sugar  refineries  of  this  country  into  a  joint  stock  con- 
cern, and  this  combination  has  resulted  in  an  economy  of 
management  and  a  consequent  reduction  in  the  cost  of  pro- 
duction that  has  been  felt  and  appreciated  by  consumers  In 
the  hands  of  Messrs.  Havemeyer  &  Co.  the  business  of  the 
company  is  rapidly  increasing,  and,  carrying  the  large  stock 
that  they  do,  and  possessed  as  they  are  of  every  facility  for 
the  prompt  execution  of  orders,  jobbers  have  long  recognized 
this  firm  as  the  leader  of  the  sugar  business  in  the  west. 
Messrs.  W.  A.  Havemeyer  and  Norris  W.  Mundy,  the 
partners  of  the  firm,  have  long  been  identified  with  the  in- 
terest they  represent.  They  are  natives  of  New  York,  and 
have  won  popularity  and  success  in  their  business  by  justly 
deserving  it.  

LOUIS  LEOPOLD. 

The  livery  business  of  Chicago  is  represented  by  many 
active  business  houses  doing  a  large  business,  but  none  are 
better  known  or  more  liberally  patronized  than  Louis 
Leopold  &  Sons.  The  business  of  this  house  has  been 
established  for  seven  years,  and  has  been  from  the  first  a 
decided  success.  They  occupy  the  premises  located  at  415 
and  417  North  Wells  street,  which  have  recently  been  re- 
modeled and  rebuilt.  Here  they  have  a  fine  business  place 
with  accommodations  for  thirty-five  horses.  The  house  lias 
eighteen  horses  and  accommodates  about  twelve  boarders. 
All  kinds  of  carriages,  hacks,  phaetons,  coupes,  etc. ,  are 
kept  on  hand  for  the  convenience  of  patrons  at  any  time, 
and  the  horses  let  for  livery  are  selected  for  their  style, 
speed  and  trustworthiness.  The  business  done  by  this  house 
is  extensive,  the  patronage  being  very  large.  Ten  persons 
are  employed  and  everything  is  kept  in  first-class  order. 
This  house  is  well  and  favorably  known  and  the  proprietors 
are  prominent  in  business  and  social  circles.  Mr.  Louis 
Leopold  was  born  in  Germany  and  has  lived  in  Chicago  for 
twenty-seven  years,  he  is  an  active  Free  Mason,  and  is 
also  a  member  of  the  Select  Knights,  Chicago  Union,  No.  4. 
Mr.  Lesser  Leopold  was  born  in  Germany,  Mr.  Samuel 
Leopold  in  this  city  and  both  have  numerous  friends.  The 
telephone  call  is  3402,  and  the  rates  charged  are  as 
moderate  as  may  be  obtained  at  any  other  first-class  house 
in  the  city. 


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R.  D.  WHEATON    &  CO. 

The  triumphs  of  civil  engineering  science  in  America  are 
many,  and  the  results  which  have  astonished  the  world  are 
due  in  no  small  degree  to  the  daring  and  skill  of  the  con- 
tractor and  builder,  as  well  as  to  the  designer.  In  their  career 
of  nearly  fifteen  years  Messrs.  R.  D.  Wheaton  &  Co., 
whose  Chicago  office  is  in  room  358  Rookery  Building,  have 
done  much  to  merit  the  reputation  of  daring  and  successful 
contractors  in  building  bridges,  viaducts,  roofs  and  other 
structural  work.  The  business  was  established  in  1879  in 
Michigan,  and  removed  to  Chicago  in  1886.  The  firm 
contracts  for  building,  all  kinds  of  iron  work,  espe- 
cially bridges.  They  have  just  finished  a  three-span 
bridge  at  Joliet,  111.,  seven  spans  at  Lockport,  111., 
and  a  200  feet  span  bridge  at  Martin,  Wis.,  and  numerous 
others.  The  bulk  of  operations  are  done  in  the  states  of 
Illinois,  Iowa,  Indiana,  Michigan  and  Wisconsin.  •  The 
works  are  at  the  Wisconsin  Bridge  &  Iron  Co.,  of  Milwau- 
kee, Wis.,  and  these  are  kept  busy  in  producing  the  many 
forms  of  structural  iron  that  go  to  make  up  the  complement 
of  the  modern  bridge,  modified  indefinitely  in  form,  if  not 
in  principle,  by  the  taste  and  skill  of  the  designer.  In  all 
these  requirements  the  firm  of  R.  D.  Wheaton  &  Co.  will 
be  found  more  than  equal  to  the  task  at  all  times.  Mr. 
Wheaton  is  a  gentleman  of  middle  age,  a  native  of  Michi- 
gan. He  has  reaped  the  reward  of  a  life  of  rare  industry 
and  unremitting  toil  in  a  demand  for  his  services  that  is 
of  the  most  nattering  character. 


UNION   FURNACE  CO. 

Modern  architecture  calls  for  a  more  satisfactory  method 
of  heating  residences  and  stores  than  the  old  way  of  using 
stoves.  It  is  doubtful  if  there  be  any  method  superior  to 
that  of  furnishing  heated  air,  by  furnace,  to  an  establish- 
ment. This  method  insures  ventilation,  or  the  introduction  of 
pure  heated  air,  and  is  in  many  ways  superior  to  steam  heat- 
ing. One  of  the  leading  furnace  manufacturing  companies 
of  this  city,  and  very  popular,  is  the  Union  Furnace  Com- 
pany. This  company  was  incorporated  in  1890  under  Illinois 
state  laws,  with  a  paid  up  capital  of  $5,000,  and  the  follow* 
ing  officers  :  James  Sayre,  president ;  W.  P,  Jenks,  vice-presi- 
dent ;  S.  A.  Jenks,  secretary  and  treasurer.  These  gentlemen 
are  competent  business  men,  and  are  prominent  in  their 
business  lines.  Mr.  Sayre  was  born  in  Utica,  N.  Y. ,  and 
at  present  resides  in  Minnesota.  Mr.  S.  A.  Jenks  was  born 
in  Providence,  R.  I.,  and  is  well  known  in  Chicago  business 
circles.  In  addition  to  his  interests  in  the  Furnace  Company, 
he  conducts  an  express  and  delivery  business  and  coal  busi- 
ness. Mr.  W.  P.  Jenks  is  the  son  of  Mr.  S.  A.  Jenks,  and 
is  a  young  man  of  excellent  business  qualifications.  The 
general  salesman  is  Mr.  W.  C.  Knight.  The  business  is 
conducted  at  65  Dearborn  avenue,  where  the  company 
occupies  the  ground  floor  and  basement  of  the  premises, 
26x80  feet  in  dimensions.  Here  they  manufacture  warm 
air  furnaces  in  six  different  sizes,  of  superior  merit.  They 
also  manufacture  and  deal  in  heating  pipes,  registers,  gal- 
vanized guttering  and  spouting,  roofing,  iron  and  tin  work. 
They  employ  twelve  experienced  workmen,  and  have  a  large 
trade  in  Chicago  and  suburbs.  The  business  done  is  both 
wholesale  and  retail,  and  the  heaters  especially  have  a  repn- 
tation  of  the  highest  order. 


SMITH  CORRUGATING  CO. 

One  of  the  most  reliable  and  prosperous  concerns  in  this 
section  of  Chicago,  engaged  in  sheet  metal  and  corrugated  iron 
work  is  that  known  as  the  Smith  Corrugating  Company,  whose 
office  and  factory  are  situated  at  10.8  South  Desplaines  street. 
This  business  was  established  in  1890  by  Messrs.  Smith  & 
Cade,  and  afterwards  was  incorporated  under  the  lawsof  Illinois 
with  a  paid  up  capital  of  $30,000,  its  executive  officers  being 
Mr.  John  Smith,  president  and  treasurer,  and  Mr.  J.  II. 


Perkinson  secretary.  Both  Messrs.  Smith  and  Perkinson, 
bring  great  practical  experience  to  bear,  coupled  with  an  ac- 
curate knowledge  of  every  detail  of  this  important  industry  and 
the  requirements  of  patrons.  They  occupy  a  spacious  ground 
floor,  25x160  feet  in  area,  fully  equipped  with  modern  tools 
machinery  and  appliances,  driven  by  steam  power.  Here  forty 
skilled  hands  are  employed,  and  the  trade  of  the  company  ex- 
tends throughout  all  sections  of  the  city  and  state.  They 
manufacture  to  order  all  kinds  of  sheet  metal  and  corrugated 
iron  work,  including  cornices,  window  caps,  skylights,  etc.  A 
specialty  is  made  of  packing  house  work  and  of  Smith's  Patent 
Ventilators,  which  last  have  received  several  awards  at  various 
expositions  for  their  efficiency  and  utility.  The  Smith  Corrugat- 
ing Company  uses  only  the  best  materials,  and  turns  out  work 
that  is  unrivalled  for  quality,  durability  and  workmanship. 
Orders  are  promptly  filled  at  the  lowest  possible  figures,  and 
complete  satisfaction  is  guaranteed  customers.  Mr.  Smith  is  a 
native  of  Boston,  Mass.,  and  for  many  years  was  successfuly 
engaged  in  business  in  Kansas  City,  Mo.,  while  Mr.  Perkinson 
was  born  in  Wisconsin.  They  are  widely  known  in  trade  cir- 
cles for  their  energy  and  integrity,  and  have  won  success  by 
honestly  deserving  it.  The  telephone  call  of  the  house  135127. 
This  Company  has  handled  many  large  contracts  in  their  line, 
including  the  City  Pumping  works,  the  Illinois  Steel  Go. ,  Fraser 
&  Chalmer,  the  Grant  Locomotive  Works  and  the  Transpor- 
tation Building  of  World's  Columbian  Exposition.  We  here- 


with insert  a  cut  of  the  ''Smith  Patent  Ventilator"  which  is 
used  on  the  U.  S.  Capitol  Building  at  Washington,  D.  C., 
and  below  we  insert  a  copy  of  a  letter  written  to  Mr.  Smith  by 
the  U.  S.  government  architect. 

WASHINGTON,  March  21,   1887. 
MR.  JOHN  SMITH. 

The  six  ventilators  that  we  have  placed  on  the  U.  S.  Capitol 
at  Washington  have  stood  the  most  severe  test  and  done  better 
service  than  we  have  been  able  to  get  for  the  past  twenty  years. 

U.  S.  ARCHITECT. 


JOHN   N.   HUBBARD. 

The  character  and  magnitude  of  the  broom  corn  trade  in 
Chicago  is  apparent  by  reference  to  the  prosperity  of  the  ex- 
change devoted  toils  interests,  with  its  influential  membersihps, 
and  perfected  facilities.  Among  the  leading  wholesale  houses 
closely  identified  with  this  exchange  is  that  of  Mr.  John  N. 
llubbard,  the  widely  and  favorably  known  commission  mer- 
chant and  wholesale  dealer  in  broom  corn  and  broom  manu- 
facturer's supplies  of  all  kinds,  located  at  125  and  127  Kinzie 
street.  The  business  was  founded  in  1865  by  Mr.  W.  L.  Hub- 
bard,  the  present  proprietor  being  admitted  a  partner  in  1881, and 
succeeding  to  the  sole  charge  three  years  later.  He  occupies 
the  whole  of  a  fine  six-story  brick  building  with  basement,  and 
carries  an  immense  stock  of  these  staples,  receiving  large  ship- 
ments direct  from  the  producers  in  Illinois,  Kansas,  Nebraska 
and  Iowa,  lie  transacts  a  wholesale  business  of  vast 
proportions  in  all  parts  of  the  United  States,  Canada  and 
Australia,  having  the  most  influential  correspondents  in  every 
important  center  throughout  these  countries.  He  handles  an 
enormous  amount  of  broom  corn  annually,  a  fact  which  prac- 
tically demonstrates  the  high  position  which  he  has  achieved. 
Mr.  llubbard  is  a  native  of  Massachusetts,  and  has  resided  in 
Chicago  since  1879,  enjoying  the  respect  and  esteem  of  all  for 
his  conspicious  ability,  expert  knowledge  and  sterling  integrity. 


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I  MJTROPOUSOF7HE 


LAUREL  BAKERY  LUNCH  ROOM. 

One  of  the  best  located  and  most  neatly  fitted  up  lunch 
rooms  among  the  many  popular  establishments  in  this  line,  is 
the  Laurel  Bakery  Lunch  Room,  in  the  basement  at  the  north- 
west corner  of  Clark  and  Madison  streets,  under  Atwood's 
clothing  store,  presided  over  by  Mr.  E.  T.  Olson.  Every- 
body is  invited  to  visit  this  convenient  and  popular  resort. 
The  rooms  are  spacious  and  airy,  capable  of  seating  over 
two  hundred  persons  There  are  special  tables  reserved  for 
ladies,  and  the  service  is  strictly  first-class.  Mr.  Olson  prides 
himself  on  the  quality  of  the  eatables  he  places  before  his 
patrons.  He  fearlessly  claims  to  serve  the  best  tea  and  coffee 
in  Chicago,  and  thus  far  his  claim  has  not  been  controverted. 
The  bread  and  pastry  are  all  of  Kohlsaat's  celebrated  make, 
and  there  are  no  better  in  the  whole  world.  Everything  of- 
fered the  patrons  of  this  place  is  strictly  first-class  and  strictly 
pure,  and  free  from  adulteration  or  dilution.  In  the  important 
matter  of  price  the  Laurel  Bakery  Lunch  Room  is  on  the 
popular  side.  The  scale  of  prices  is  made  as  low  as  is  com- 
patible with  good  service  and  first-class  fare.  The  excellent 
location  of  this  establishment,  its  neat  and  airy  appearance, 
and  the  most  courteous  treatment  accorded  its  patrons,  added 
to  the  excellence  of  the  service  and  fare,  will  certainly  make 
it  one  of  the  leading  eating  houses  in  Chicago.  The  proprie- 
tor, Mr.  E.  T.  Olson,  is  a  native  of  far  off  Norway,  a  young 
man  of  good  business  faculties  and  excellent  character.  He 
came  to  this  country  when  but  a  boy,  and  located  in  Minne- 
apolis, where  he  afterward  engaged  in  the  dry'goods  business. 
He  removed  to  Chicago  about  seven  years  ago,  following  the 
dry  goods  trade,  and  opened  his  present  venture  in  June,  1891. 
His  establishment  enjoys  an  excellent  patronage,  and  the 
prospects  for  the  future  success  of  the  venture  are  certainly 
very  flattering. 

ALONZO  VANAMAN  &  CO. 

Mr.  Vanaman  is  one  of  the  best  known  cigar  men  in  the 
city,  or  indeed  in  this  district,  and,  though  he  does  not  manu- 
facture cigars,  he  controls  the  products  of  some  of  the  best 
factories  and  also  has  special  brands  of  which  he  is  the  sole 
proprietor.  His  is  a  western  distributing  house  for  New  York 
and  Pennsylvania  cigars.  He  also  imports  largely  Havana 
cigars,  and  is  a  heavy  jobber  in  Key  West  and  domestic 
cigars.  He  has  been  established  in  business  six  years,  and  occu- 
pies the  ground  floor  and  basement  of  the  three  story  brick 
store  at  94  Van  Buren  street;  he  also  uses  the  next  basement 
which  extends  to  Dearborn  street,  for  storage  purposes.  His 
store  is  about  40x30  feet  in  dimensions,  and  is  heavily  stocked 
with  the  finest  brands  of  cigars.  His  own  special  brands  are 
all  well  known  and  are  the  "  Pure  Leaf,"  "  Partidos"  and 
"  Parrot,"  all  nickel  cigars,  but  honestly  better  than  the 
average  ten  cent  cigar.  His  trade  is  mostly  in  the  city,  and 
he  employs  six  traveling  men.  Mr.  Alonzo  Vanaman  is  a 
native  of  Philadelphia,  and  is  highly  respected  in  the  trade; 
indeed  no  man  has  done  more  than  he  to  endeavor  to  keep 
up  the  standard  of  the  cigar  trade,  and  to  rid  it  of  all  ob- 
jectionable features  and  unscrupulous  methods. 


J.   NEUBERGER  &  CO. 

Few  houses  are  so  well  equipped  for  successful  and  satis- 
factory service  as  that  of  Mr.  J.  Neuberger  (trading  as  J. 
Neuberger  &  Co.),  the  well  known  commission  merchant  in 
butter,  eggs,  cheese,  poultry,  etc  ,  at  No.  195  South  Water 
street.  Mr.  Neuberger  has  been  engaged  in  this  business  for 
the  past  seventeen  years,  and  has  deservedly  enjoyed  a  con- 
tinuously prosperous  career  to  date.  He  is,  therefore,  a  thor- 
oughly experienced  merchant,  commands  a  wide  and  valuable 
acquaintance  in  trade  circles,  and  is  active,  enterprising  and 
capable  to  a  marked  degree.  He  has  developed  an  exten- 
sive and  important  trade  broadly  distributed  over  the  western 
and  northwestern  states.  The  business  premises  comprise 
four  commodious  floors  and  basement,  20x150  feet  in  dimen- 
sions, admirably  arranged  and  provided  with  every  conven- 
ience for  the  handling  and  proper  preservation  of  the  choice 


stock  here  carried.  The  advantages  possessed  by  Mr.  Neu- 
berger are  of  the  best  possible  character,  and  his  transactions 
are  marked  by  prompt  attention  to  every  detail.  The  facili- 
ties and  resources  of  the  house  are  admirable  for  reaching  a 
desirable  class  of  buyers,  and  the  distinguishing  policy  of  the 
establishment  is  the  activity  displayed  in  placing  its  consign- 
ments on  the  market,  and  making  prompt  and  satisfactory 
returns.  The  finest  quality  of  creamery  and  dairy  butter, 
fresh  eggs  and  prime  cheese  are  handled,  a  leading  specialty 
being  made  of  live  and  dressed  poultry  and  game  in  season. 
Mr.  Neuberger  is  a  native  of  Germany,  and  has  been  a  resi- 
dent of  Chicago  since  1866,  and  is  as  well  and  favorably 
known  in  mercantile  circles,  as  he  is  earnestly  devoted  to  the 
interests  of  his  patrons.  He  is  a  prominent  member  of  Chi- 
cago Lodge  No.  37  of  the  Order  of  Free  and  Accepted 
Masons.  

H.  L.  BEST. 

Mr.  H.  L.  Best  is  a  gentleman  who  can  boast  an  extended 
experience  in  his  business,  and  there  is  no  house  in  Chicago  in 
the  same  line  that  possesses  better  facilities  for  handling  it 
than  he  does.  He  is  a  dealer  and  shipper  of  all  kinds  of 
poultry  and  game,  and  receives  consignments  from  the  principal 
raisers  in  Illinois,  Indiana,  Wisconsin  and  Ohio,  making  ad- 
vances on  same  when  desired,  and  always  effecting  quick  sales 
and  rapid  returns,  according  to  the  ruling  prices  of  the  day. 
Poultry,  turkeys,  chickens,  ducks,  geese,  prairie  fowls,  part- 
ridges, quail,  jacksnipe  and  woodcock,  can  all  be  found  in  their 
choicest  variety  at  his  store,  according  to  their  season.  His 
store,  at  176  South  Water  street,  possesses  every  possible  con- 
venience for  the  careful  handling  of  consignments,  and  he 
employs  an  ample  force  of  skilled  help  under  the  able  manage- 
ment of  Mr.  William  Oram.  Mr.  Best  is  a  native  of  Bruns- 
wick, Maine,  and  in  1883  came  west  to  Dakota  and  interested 
himself  in  the  live  stock  business,  dealing  largely  in  Texas  and 
Montana  cattle.  In  1890  he  went  into  his  present  business, 
and  as  results  have  shown,  he  has  more  than  justified  his  most 
sanguine  expectations.  His  methods  have  from  the  commence- 
ment been  unvarying,  and  have  been  characterized  by  all  that 
is  honorable  and  fair.  Mr.  Best  belongs  to  the  Independent 
Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  and  has  a  very  wide  circle  of  influential 
friends. 

THOMAS  BALL. 

There  is  no  more  popular  and  well-patronized  enterprise  in 
Chicago  than  the  well-known  Bee  Hive  Laundry  and  Lace 
Curtain  Cleaning  Works.  This  establishment  is  located  at 
741,  743  and  745  Wells  street  and  2,  4  and  6  Lincoln  avenue 
The  premises  are  77x80  feet  in  dimensions.  Three  floors, 
are  occupied  for  the  purposes  of  the  business  and  this  is 
one  of  the  most  complete  laundries  in  the  country.  It  is 
equipped  with  all  the  latest  and  most  approved  machinery. 
The  motive  power  is  supplied  by  a  fifteen  horse-power 
engine,  and  the  engineer  is  a  lady,  the  only  licensed  lady 
engineer  in  the  city,  and  one  who  is  thoroughly  competent. 
The  machinery  consists  of  four  complete  steam  washing 
machines,  five  ironing  machines,  twelve  dry  closets,  run  on 
pulleys,  four  starchers,  and  two  starching  machines  and 
every  other  kind  of  improvement  in  laundry  machinery.  The 
capacity  of  the  laundry  is  4,000  shirts  weekly.  The  build- 
ing is  admirably  arranged  for  the  purpose,  the  basement 
being  used  for  washing  and  machinery,  the  first  floor  for 
office  and  finishing  room,  second  floor  assorting  and  bundling 
room,  etc.  There  are  from  twenty-eight  to  thirty  agencies; 
four  delivery  wagons  are  used,  and  thirty-five  persons  are 
employed.  All  kinds  of  laundry  work  is  done.  Lace  cur- 
tains are  renovated  and  made  equal  to  new.  The  prices 
charged  are  extremely  moderate  and  all  work  fully  guaran- 
teed. Mr.  Thomas  Ball,  the  proprietor,  is  a  progressive 
business  man  who  is  well  liked  by  his  numerous  friends  and 
patrons.  He  was  born  in  London,  Eng.,  but  reared  in 
Chicago,  coming  here  when  a  boy  in  1850.  He  has  been 
established  in  this  business  for  ten  years  and  has  achieved  a 
great  success.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Mystic  Circle. 


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UNION   PARK  HOTEL. 

We  have  great  pleasure  in  bringing  to  the  notice  of  our 
thousands  of  readers  one  of  the  very  recent  additions  to  the 
great  facilities  of  Chicago  for  accommodating  strangers,  name- 
ly, the  Union  .Park  Hotel,  situated  in  a  most  salubrious  and 
select  portion  of  the  city,  at  No.  521  West  Madison  street. 
Mr.  L.  Burk,  the  proprietor,  has  had  a  long  experience  in  the 
art  of  catering  to  the  traveling  public  in  Kansas  City,  having 
been  for  eighteen  years  the  popular  head  of  the  Union  Park 
Hotel  of  that  place,  which  has  long  been  known  as  most  com- 
fortable and  homelike  in  its  accommodations.  He  has  just 
completed  the  rebuilding  of  his  premises  in  Chicago,  and  has 
entirely  renovated  and  remodeled  it  to  suit  the  purposes  of  a 
first-class  house.  New  decorations  and  furniture  of  the  most 
artistic  kind  has  been  everywhere  introduced,  and  neither  ex- 
pense nor  pains  have  been  spared  to  make  guests  comfortable 
and  contented.  The  building  as  it  now  stands  is  a  four  story 
stone  with  basement,  the  lower  portions  being  occupied  by 
stores,  etc. , and  the  three  top  floors,  containing  forty  rooms,  are 
now  in  the  most  perfect  condition  possible  for  either  perma- 
nent residence  or  transient  visits.  .  The  first  floor  contains  the 
office,  ladies'  and  gents'  parlors,  reading  room,  smoking  room, 
etc.,  while  above  are  the  well  furnished  and  comfortable  cham- 
bers. Every  modern  convenience  is  found  here,  including 
baths,  electric  calls,  etc.,  and  the  whole  is  well  lighted  by  gas 
in  every  room.  Transport  facilities  are  at  hand,  street  cars 
pass  the  door,  and  in  a  very  short  time  any  part  of  the  city  may 
be  reached.  The  rates  are  seventy-five  cents  and  $i  per 
night,  or  $2  to  $5  per  week,  and  must  certainly  be  considered 
most  reasonable  taking  into  account  the  high  class  accommoda- 
tionafforded.  An  excellent  feature  of  this  house  is  that  there  is 
no  bar  with  its  disagreeable  accompaniments  to  offend  the  eye 
or  ear,  and  we  strongly  recommend  those  who  intend  visiting 
the  World's  Columbian  Exposition  with  their  wives  and  fami- 
lies to  secure  rooms  here  in  advance,  and  be  assured  of  rest 
and  quietness  after  the  weariness  of  the  day.  No  meals  are 
served,  the  object  of  the  enterprising  proprietor  being  to  avoid 
everything  that  would  interfere  with  his  one  great — aim,  to  se- 
cure the  greatest  comfort  and  offer  the  warmest  hospitality  to 
all. 


WM.  TRAUTWEIN. 

Chicago  has  become  a  great  manufacturing  center  and  has 
numerous  enterprises  of  great  magnitude  in  operation,  with 
negotiations  pending  for  new  lines  each  day.  The  wool  busi- 
ness, always  an  important  industry,  has  become  one  of  the  most 
prominent  features  in  Chicago,  and  already  extensive  factories 
are  in  active  operation,  making  superior  grades  of  goods.  In 
this  connection  the  dyeing  of  woolen  yarns  is  a  most  important 
business,  and  the  most  important  establishment  of  the  kind  is 
that  of  Mr.  William  Trautwein,  36:  Clybourn  avenue.  Mr. 
Trautwein  has  been  established  in  the  business  at  this  address 
for  the  past  two  years,  and  has  been  very  successful.  He 
occupies  the  ground  floor  and  basement  for  the  business,  hav- 
ing the  dye  room  in  the  basement  and  the  packing  and  drying 
room  on  the  first  floor.  His  premises  are  40x75  feet  in  dimen- 
sions, and  thoroughly  equipped  for  the  business;  the  boiler  is 
sixteen  horsepower  and  the  engine  eight  horsepower.  Mr. 
Trautwein  does  an  extensive  business  in  dyeing  cotton  and 
woolen  yarns  all  colors.  He  is  a  native  of  Germany  and  has 
resided  in  Chicago  three  years;  he  is  well  known  in  business 
circles  and  is  a  Knight  of  the  Golden  Eagle.  His  factory  has 
a  capacity  of  400  pounds  of  wool  daily,  and  the  business  in- 
creases constantly. 

F.  H.  EDLER. 

Mr.  F.  H.  Edler,  who  is  a  shareholder  in  the  World's  Fair, 
has  been  established  for  many  years  in  the  harness  and  saddlery 
business  in  this  city,  and  has  become  known  as  one  of  the  most 
reliable  and  progressive  dealers  in  that  line  to  whom  the  pub- 
lic may  go  for  supplies  with  every  assurance  of  honorable  and 
fair  dealing.  In  1869  .Mr.  F.dler  began  business  at  125 
Wells  street.  He  continued  at  that  location  until  the  increase  in 


volume  of  business  necessitated  his  removal  to  more  commo- 
dious quarters  at  205  N.  Wells  street.  In  May  last,  he  again 
removed  to  his  present  location, 207  N.  Wells'street.  Here  he 
has  a  fine  store  and  factory,  the  store  being  25x60  feet  and  the 
factory  in  the  rear  25x50  feet  in  dimensions.  He  employes 
from  10  to  15  skilled  harness  makers  and  manufactures  as  a 
specialty  fine  coach,  coupe  and  buggy  harness,  and  also  all 
kinds  of  single  and  double  harness,  saddles,  bridles,  collars 
and  heavy  and  light  harness  of  all  descriptions.  He  also  deals 
in  all  kinds  of  horse,  turf  and  stable  goods,  blankets,  whips, 
robes,  etc.  The  quality  of  the  goods  manufactured  by  Mr. 
Edler  is  equal  to  that  to  be  obtained  anywhere  in  America.  The 
leather  used  is  all  carefully  selected  and  inspected,  and  is  the 
best  oak  tanned  stock  to  be  obtained.  Mr.  Edler  uses  almost 
entirely  the  well-known  Moffatt  stock.  The  house  does  a 
representative  business,  patrons  holding  it  as  the  best  place 
to  deal  in  the  city.  Mr.  Edler  was  born  in  Germany  and  has 
lived  in  Chicago  since  i86S.  He  is  prominent  in  business  circles, 
a  leading  Odd  Fellow,  and  is  regarded  with  the  greatest  re- 
spect by  all  who  know  him. 


THE  COLUMBIAN  PORTRAIT  CO. 

The  citizens  of  Chicago  always  have  a  keen  appreciation 
for  art,  and  enjoy  that  which  is  beautiful.  The  Columbian 
Portrait  Co.  has  come  into  prominence  as  one  of  the  leading 
institutions  producing  a  high  class  of  art  work  in  portraiture. 
The  business  was  established  in  1889  by  Mr.  P.  A.  Burns, 
and  in  1891  the  company  was  formed  and  duly  incorporated 
under  the  state  laws  with  a  capital  of  $8,000.  Mr.  P.  A. 
Burns  is  the  president,  and  Mr.  C.  J.  Quinn  manager. 
The  company  occupies  the  ground  floor  and  basement  of  the 
premises  179  Wells  street,  and  have  floor  space  25x60  feet 
in  dimensions.  They  carry  a  fine  stock  of  picture  frames, 
oil,  water  and  crayon  portraits  and  landscapes;  also  pict- 
ures of  all  kinds  in  the  finest  form  and  most  beautiful  sub- 
jects. They  make  a  specialty  of  portraits  and  employ  eight 
artists  who  are  skilled  and  stand  high  in  their  profession. 
The  company  has  a  large  local  and  suburban  trade,  the 
patrons  being  many  of  the  most  prominent  and  best  known 
citizens.  The  work  turned  out  is  highly  appreciated  and 
very  meritorious.  The  officers  of  the  company  are  well 
known  as  business  men,  artists,  and  connoisseurs,  and  are 
held  high  in  public  estimation.  Mr.  Burns  is  a  native  of 
Michigan,  and  Mr.  Quinn  was  born  in  England  and  has  re- 
sided in  Chicago  a  number  of  years. 


KIKKEBUSCH  BROS. 

One  of  the  most  popular  among  the  representative  groceries 
in  the  section  in  which  it  is  located,  is  that  of  Kikkebusch 
Bros.,  located  at  128  West  Indiana  street.  The  co-partners, 
Mr.  V.  and  Mr.  P.  Kikkebusch  established  themselves  in 
their  present  location  in  1887,  since  when  they  have  been 
doing  a  first-class  permanent  business,  and  enjoyed  a  success 
as  deserved  as  it  is  merited.  The  spacious  store,  which  has 
dimensions  of  20x60  feet,  is  excellently  well  fitted  up  and  ar- 
ranged for  business  purposes,  and  is  filled  with  an  extensive 
assortment  of  staple  and  fancy  groceries  of  every  kind,  also 
provisions,  and  when  in  season  a  specialty  is  made  of  choice 
fruits,  fresh  vegetables,  poultry  and  game.  Pure  fresh  teas, 
fragrant  coffees,  family  flour,  canned  goods  and  creamery  and 
dairy  butter  can  always  be  obtained  at  the  establishment,  of 
•unsurpassed  quality,  and  all  goods  sold  are  freely  warranted  as 
represented.  Several  clerks  and  two  delivery  teams  are  em- 
ployed and  all  orders  are  filled  promptly  and  satisfactorily. 
Popular  prices  prevail  and  business  is  always  active  and  brisk. 
The  Messrs.  Kikkebusch  are  both  young  men,  and  have  had 
quite  an  extended  experience  in  the  grocery  trade.  They  make 
it  their  aim  to  deal  in  the  finest  and  best  staple  and  fancy  gro- 
ceries, provisions  and  the  products  of  the  farm,  garden, 
orchard  and  dairy,  and  are  unremitting  in  their  attention  to 
patrons.  They  are  natives  of  Denmark,  but  since  1879  have 
been  residents  of  this  city. 


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T.   F.   DUNTON. 

Down  among  the  grim  towering  warehouses  and  hustling 
markets  of  the  North  side,  at  186  E.  Kinzie  street,  Mr.  T. 
F.  Dunton,  commission  merchant  and  dealer  in  broom  corn 
and  broom  materials,  has  his  headquarters.  Mr.  Dunton  has 
been  engaged  in  the  commission  business  for  over  twenty-five 
years.  The  present  business  was  first  established  in  1865  by 
Messrs.  Wight,  Dunton  &  Co.  Three  years  later  Mr.  Dun- 
ton  succeeded  to  the  business  of  the  firm,  and  has  since  con- 
ducted it  successfully  and  to  the  entire  satisfaction  of  an 
extensive  and  widely  scattered  patronage.  The  present 
location  is  a  very  eligible  one  for  the  business  and  com- 
prises a  fine  brick  building,  30x80  feet,  four  stories  and  base- 
ment, thoroughly  equipped  with  hydraulic  elevators  and  all 
the  necessary  facilities  for  the  prosecution  of  the  heavy  and 
bulky  business.  The  stock  includes  every  thing  in  the  broom- 
makers'  line,  broom  corn  of  the  best  grades,  wire,  twine, 
etc.,  and  all  the  necessary  tools  and  machinery  for  the  man- 
ufacture of  brooms.  Mr.  Dunton  receives  consignments  of 
broom  corn  from  all  the  best  known  sources  of  supply. 
Liberal  advances  are  made  on  consignments,  when  required, 
on  the  most  reasonable  terms.  His  trade  in  this  staple  is 
very  large,  averaging  2,000  tons  annually,  or  about  15,000 
pounds  daily,  and  extends  over  the  entire  Union  and  even 
across  the  border  into  Canada.  The  rule  of  this  well-known 
house  is  prompt  returns  and  instant  attention  to  orders.  By 
strict  attention  to  the  markets  and  every  detail  of  the  busi- 
ness, Mr.  Dunton  has  built  up  a  magnificent  trade,  which 
is  a  fine  testimonial  to  his  business  ability  and  integrity  of 
character.  Such  concerns  are  a  credit  to  the  community  and 
form  the  solid  foundation  for  the  future  growth  and  devel- 
opment of  the  metropolis  of  the  West. 


high  Stove  &  Mfg.   Co.,    Lehighton,  Pa.  ;     The  Perry  Stove 
Co.,    Albany,  N.    Y.  ;   Pittston   Stove   Co.,    Pittston,    Pa.; 


GARDEN  CITY  STOVE  CO. 

An  establishment  which  stands  in  the  front  rank  of  the 
city's  furniture  and  stove  trade,  is  that  above  named.  The 
business  was  established  one  year  ago  by  Mr.  E.  D. ^Porter. 

He  occupies  five 
floors,  each  25x135 
feet  in  dimensions, 
and  two  floors,  each 
75x125  feet,  at  71 
West  Washington 
street,  which  are 
fully  equipped  with 
every  convenience, 
including  an  ex- 
tensive, choice  and 
well-selected  stock 
of  parlor,  chamber, 
hall,  dining  and 
drawing  room  and 
kitchen  furniture, 
the  parlor  sets  be- 
ing obtainable  in 
all  the  latest  styles 
of  upholstery. 
Here  also  can  be 
obtained  carpets, 
rugs,  oil  -  cloths, 
mattresses,  lace 
curtains,  baby  car- 
riages, refrigera-' 
tors  and  stoves  of 
every  description, 
all  quoted  at  ex- 
tremely low  prices. 
Mr.  E.  D.  Porter 
is  agent  for  many 
of  the  leading 
m'anuf  ac  t  u  ring 
companies,  among 
which  are  the  Buckwalter  Stove  Co. ,  Royersford,  Pa.  ;  Le- 


Conrey  &  Birely  Table  Co.,  Shelbyville,  Ind.  ;  Goshen 
Furniture  Co.,  Goshen.  Ind.  ;  Hodell  Furniture  Co.,  Shel- 
byviile,  Ind.  Mr.  Porter  handles  only  really  superior 
goods,  and  em- 
ploys in  his  ware- 
house several 
salesmen  and  one 
traveling  sales- 
man. He  was 
born  in  Marshall, 
Mich.,  and  came 
to  Chicago  some 
ten  years  ago. 
Mr.  'Porter  is 
highly  regarded ' 
for  his  integrity 
and  enterprise  by 
the  community, 
and  his  estab- 
lishment is  an  in- 
teresting feature  of  Chicago's  industry  and  activity.  The 
Buckwalter  Stove  Co.,  Lehigh  Stove  and  Manufacturing 
Co.  and  the  Perry  Stove  Co.  belong  to  the  leading  manu- 
facturers in  their  line  in  the  country.  They  manufacture 


only  superior  goods  and  command    an 
as  to  integrity  and  fairness  of  dealing. 


enviable    reputation 


BENEDICT  LUDER. 

One  of  the  reliable  houses  doing  a  general  plumbing  and 
gasfitting  business,  is  that  of  Mr.  Benedict  Luder,  whose 
establishment  is  at  451  \V.  Chicago  avenue.  This  business 
was  established  eight  years  ago  by  O'Brien  &  Luder,  and  was 
continued  in  this  form  until  August  I  of  the  present  year, 
when  Mr.  O'Brien  retired  and  Mr.  Luder  succeeded  to  the 
entire  interest.  The  business  carried  on  by  this  house  is  of 
the  most  important  and  extensive  character.  The  fifteen 
employes  are  all  experienced  and  practical  men.  The  mate- 
rials used  are  selected  with  special  reference  to  their  strength 
and  quality,  and  the  prices  charged  for  work  are  always  as 
reasonable  as  maintained  elsewhere.  The  business  is  con- 
ducted from  the  large  store,  25x50  feet,  on  the  ground  floor 
of  the  four-story  building,  451  W.  Chicago  avenue,  and  the 
basement  of  the  premises  is  used  as  a  workshop  and  store  room. 
All  kinds  of  plumbers'  supplies,  gas  and  steam  fixtures, 
chandeliers,  globes,  hose,  pipe,  lamps,  brackets,  etc.,  are 
carried  in  stock.  Jobbing  is  promptly  attended  to  ;  sewers 
contracted  for,  and  houses  completely  furnished  with  sanitary 
plumbing  of  the  highest  order.  Mr.  Benedict  Luder  was 
born  in  Switzerland,  and  has  resided  in  Chicago  for  forty- 
two  years ;  he  is  a  prominent  member  of  the  Knights  of 
Pythias  and  the  G.  A.  R.,  and  served  in  the  Ninth  Illinois 
regiment  during  the  late  war  with  honor  and  distinction. 


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WILLIAM   R.  GIBB. 

With  the  increase  of  population,  refinement  and  wealth  in 
the  principal  centers  of  the  United  States,  has  arisen  a  growing 
demand  for  the  blending  of  the  artistic  with  the  utilitarian  in 
modern  architecture.  Among  those  who  have  acquired  a  wide 
reputation  for  great  skill  and  artistic  conceptions  as  an  architect 
in  this  city  is  Mr.  William  R.  Gibb,  who  occupies  spacious 
and  eligible  office  quarters  in  the  Royal  Insurance  building, 
No.  169  Jackson  street.  Mr.  Gibb  is  a  native  of  Clvcago,  and 
early  in  life  acqured  a  thorough,  practical,  as  well  as  theoretical 
knowledge  of  the  science  of  architecture.  lie  engaged  in  bus- 
iness on  his  own  account  during  the  current  year,  and  enjoys 
every  modern  facility  for  designing,  draughting,  making  com- 
putations etc  ,  and  gives  employment  to  a  corps  of  three  tal- 
ented assistants.  He  attends  faithfully  to  details,  his  plans 
are  well  digested  and  studied,  and  his  architectural  efforts 
have  tended  greatly  to  beautify  the  urban  characteristics  of  this 
city  and  state.  Mr.  Gibb  is  constantly  engaged  in  planning 
and  supervising  the  erection  of  the  most  advanced  classes  of 
public  and  private  buildings,  and  is  prepared  to  execute  all 
commissions  not  only  promptly,  but  with  that  intelligent 
apprehension  of  design  which  has  served  to  make  his  efforts 
so  highly  appreciated.  Mr.  Gibb  is  recognized  as  a  young 
man  of  marked  professional  attainments  and  great  promise. 
He  is  a  prominent  and  popular  charter  member  of  the  order 
of  Sons  of  America. 

BURKE  &  DELAP. 

A  leading  and  exceedingly  popular  North  side  house,  is  the 
butcher  and  grocery  business  of  Burke  &  Delap.  This  busi- 
ness has  been  established  at  the  present  location  for  the 
past  eight  years,  and  has  had  a  steady  development  in  popu- 
larity until  it  has  become  recognized  as  the  leading  store  in  the 
district  handling  fine  meats,  vegetables  and  groceries.  The 
business  is  conducted  at  819  North  Clark  street,  and  i,  3,  5 
and  7  Wisconsin  street,  the  premises  being  30x110  feet  in  di- 
mension. Here  all  the  finest  fancy  and  staple  groceries 
are  carried,  teas,  coffees  and  spices  of  the  best  grades, 
flour,  preserves  and  all  kinds  of  table  delicacies  are  to 
be  had  at  popular  prices.  In  the  meat  department,  the 
finest  fresh  pork,  beef,  mutton,  veal  or  lamb  can  be  had, 
fresh  daily,  and  in  season  every  variety  of  poultry,  game 
and  fish  are  to  be  found  on  the  counters.  Early  vegeta- 
bles and  fine  fruits  are  made  a  specialty,  and  are  received 
early  by  special  consignment  in  first-class  order.  The  busi- 
ness done  by  this  house  is  immense  and  is  constantly  increas- 
ing, it  amounting  to  from  $75,000  to  $100,000 per  annum,  and 
is  with  the  best  citizens  of  the  North  side  as  patrons.  Five 
attendants  are  employed,  and  four  teams  are  used  in  the  de- 
livery department,  goods  being  sent  to  all  parts  of  the  city 
free  of  charge.  Messrs.  Burke  &  Delap  import  all  their  fancy 
groceries  direct,  and  have  such  commercial  relations  that  they 
cannot  be  outpriced  in  competition.  They  are  young  men  of 
pronounced  ability  and  integrity  and  deserve  the  greatest  credit 
for  their  business  character  and  success.  Mr.  Burke  was 
born  in  Argyle,  111  ,  and  raised  in  Chicago,  he  is  a  leader  in  so- 
cial circles,  and  an  energetic  and  reliable  man  of  business.  Mr. 
Delap  is  a  native  of  Detroit,  and  has  resided  in  Chicago 
thirty  years.  He  is  a  Royal  Arch  Mason,  a  member  of  the 
Royal  Arcanum,  the  Royal  League  and  Knights  of  Honor,  in 
all  of  which  he  is  very  nopular. 


MRS.  C.  WASKOW. 

The  oldest  among  the  many  first-class  and  reliable 
grocery  houses  in  this  city,  that  of  Mrs.  C.  Waskow  is  espec- 
ially worthy  of  mention  in  this  review,  on  account  of  the  suc- 
cessful career  it  has  experienced  for  quarter  of  a  century. 
This  house  was  founded  by  the  husband  of  the  present  owner, 
and  the  business  has  always  been  conducted  on  the  same  street; 
being  located  for  the  past  twenty-one  years  at  the  present 
place,  1476  and  1478  Milwaukee  avenue.  The  store  is  very 
large  and  is  neatly  furnished  and  completely  stocked  with  a  fine 
assortment  of  staple  groceries,  canned  goods,  flour,  teas,  cof- 


fees, spices,  pickles,  preserves,  condiments,  etc. ,  also  the  best 
of  dairy  prod"Cts,  butter,  cheese  and  eggs.  The  house  has 
an  established  reputation  for  fair  dealing  and  superior  goods; 
and  the  patronage  is  large  and  appreciative,  most  of  the  cus- 
tomers having  done  their  trading  with  the  house  for  years. 
Two  clerks  are  employed,  who  are  courteous 'and  attentiveand 
fully  alert  to  meet  the  wishes  of  the  patrons.  Goods  are  de- 
livered to  all  parts  of  the  city  free  of  charge,  by  team  owned 
by  the  house.  Mrs.  Waskow  was  born  in  Germany  and 
has  resided  in  Chicago  for  the  past  twenty-five  years.  She  has 
conducted  the  business  alone'  for  the  past  four  years,  and  has 
shown  rare  executive  and  business  ability.  She  is  regarded 
with  respect  and  esteem  in  all  business  circles,  and  is  popular 
with  her  many  patrons. 

J.  M.  PETTERSEN. 

It  is  but  right  that  the  important  business  interests  of  Mr. 
J.  M.  Pettersen  should  be  noticed  in  this  review  of  the  busi- 
ness and  commercial  interests  of  Chicago.  Mr.  Pettersen 
conducts  two  fine  drugstores  at  1741  Milwaukee  avenue  and 
439  Fullerton  avenue.  He  established  his  business  about 
twelve  years  ago,  occupying  the  Milwaukee  avenue  store  for 
the  last  nine  years,  and  the  Fullerton  avenue  branch  two 
years.  His  stores  are  splendidly  fitted  up,  and 
furnished  in  modern,  complete  and  elegant  style.  The  drugs 
carried  in  stock  are  strictly  pure,  and  many  preparations  are 
manufactured  on  the  premises  under  the  direction  of  Mr.  Pet- 
tersen, who  is  an  experienced  and  practical  chemist.  In 
addition  to  the  drugs  a  full  line  of  oils,  toilet  articles,  patent 
medicines,  soaps,  fancy  articles,  brushes,  physicians'  and 
surgeons' supplies,  rubber  goods,  etc.,  are  carried,  and  sold 
at  reasonable  prices.  Three  experienced  registered  pharma- 
cists are  employed  and  prescriptions  are  given  most  careful 
attention,  being  compounded  accurately  and  of  pure  and 
unadulterated  drugs.  Mr.  Pettersen  is  a  native  of  Denmark, 
where  he  graduated.  He  is  a  regular  licensed  druggist  and 
is  a  Free  Mason  and  a  member  of  the  I.  O.  O.  F.,  Royal 
Arcanum,  and  Iron  Hall.  He  has  a  liberal  patronage  and  is 
prominent  in  social  and  professional  circles.  The  leading 
physicians  in  this  section  of  the  city  send  their  prescriptions  to 
Mr.  Pettersen  to  be  filled,  and  this  fact  is  in  itself  sufficient 
evidence  of  the  confidence  reposed  in  his  ability  and  accuracy 
as  a  pharmacist. 

ROBERT  H.  GIVEN.  JR. 

Mr.  Robert  H.  Given,  Jr.,  the  well-known  real  estate 
investor,  handles  a  large  amount  of  property  during  a  year, 
and  among  his  clients  are  many  of  the  best  citizens  of  Chi- 
cago. Mr.  Given  is  a  gentleman  of  experience  in  the  real 
estate  market  and  his  advice  is  sought  by  investors  in  real 
property  as  well  as  those  who  wish  to  dispose  to  advantage 
of  their  holdings.  He  handles  lots  in  the  subdivision  at  New 
Humboldt  Park  and  has  some  of  the  most  desirable  sites  in' 
that  section  to  sell  on  terms  that  cannot  prove  otherwise  than 
satisfactory  to  purchasers.  He  also  has  property  for  sale  and 
to  rent  in  all  sections  of  the  city  and  suburbs.  He  makes  a 
specialty  of  down  town  improved  real  estate  and  always  has 
splendid  opportunities  to  offer  those  seeking  good  paying 
permanent  investments.  Careful  and  expert  attention  is 
given  to  the  negotiations  of  loans  on  bond  and  mortgage, 
making  collections  and  looking  after  and  taking  charge  of 
estates.  Mr.  Given,  who  was  born  in  Cincinnati,  O.,  is  a 
young  man,  and  was  for  some  years  engaged  in  a  manufact- 
uring business.  He  has  resided  in  Chicago  eighteen  years  and 
since  1888  devoted  his  attention  to  handling  and  dealing 
in  realty.  He  has  acquired  a  well  deserved  reputation  as 
a  shrewd  real  estate  dealer,  and  those  contemplating  invest- 
ments for  business,  residence  or  speculative  purposes  will  find 
it  to  their  advantage  to  call  upon  Mr.  Given,  as  superior  bar- 
gains are  constantly  being  offered  by  him  and  all  transactions 
are  placed  upon  the  most  satisfactory  basis.  Mr.  Given 
makes  a  specialty  of  down  town  property  and  renting  valuable 
property  on  a  99  year  lease.  His  office  is  room  608  Chamber 
of  Commerce. 


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1*   METROPOL1SOFTHE 


THE  ILLINOIS  SEED  CO. 

This  business,  originally  that  of  Messrs.  Hiram  Sibley  & 
Co.,  was  purchased  by  the  present  proprietors  in  1889, 
the  company  being  incorporated  at  the  same  time,  under  the 
laws  of  Illinois,  with  a  paid  up  capital  of  $25,000.  The  trade 
embraces  all  kinds  of  field  seeds,  such  as  timothy,  clover,  mil- 
let, red  top,  orchard  grass,  Hungarian,  blue  grass  and  buck- 
wheat. The  connections  of  this  company  are  influential  and 
wide-spread,  their  trade  extending  throughout  the  UnitedStates, 
Canada  and  Europe,  where  large  shipments  are  continually 
being  sent.  They  conduct  an  extensive  jobbing  trade  in  the 
states  tributary  to  Chicago,  as  far  east  as  Pennsylvania,  but 
outside  of  this  home  district  they  sell  to  the  largest  jobbers 
only,  their  reputation  for  high  class  and  reliable  seeds  causing 
a  steadily  increasing  demand.  The  premises  are  spacious,  and 
are  fitted  and  equipped  with  every  convenience  requisite  to  the 
successful  prosecution  of  the  industry.  All  orders  receive  prompt 
attention.  The  officers  of  the  company  are:  Mr.  T.  H.  Gault, 
president;  Mr.  Chas  W.  Morris,  secretary;  and  Mr.  Alexander 
Rodgers,  treasurer  and  general  manager;  all  gentlemen  of 
high  standing  and  ripe  experience,  Mr.  Rodgers  being  inti- 
mately acquainted  with  every  phase  and  feature  of  the  business, 
and  supervising  his  large  staff  of  assistants  with  conspicuous 
ability.  The  whole  business  is  conducted  in  an  honorable, 
well-balanced  way,  a  credit  alike  to  themselves  and  to  the 
mercantile  community  of  the  Western  metropolis. 


GEO.   PIEPER  &  CO. 

In  the  growth  of  Chicago  trade  during  the  last  few  years  the 
increase  of  the  demand  Tor  fine  hardware  has  necessitated  the 
opening  of  many  new  establishments,  but  there  is  none  that  is 
more  representative  of  a  first-class  store  than  that  of  Messrs. 
George  Pieper  &  Co.,  at  283  Clybourn  avenue,  and  running 
through  to  149-151  Weed  street.  The  business  was  estab- 
lished three  months  since  by  Mr.  Pieper  and  a  silent  partner. 
The  store  is  ample  and  capacious,  and  fitted  with  every  modern 
convenience  for  the  successful  carrying  on  of  the  business. 
The  stock  is  large,  well  selected  and  displayed  in  a  manner 
that  reflects  the  greatest  credit  upon  the  good  taste  of  Mr. 
Pieper.  The  dimensions  of  the  store  are  25x100  feet.  The 
store  comprises  a  large  assortment  of  builders'  and  mechanics' 
tools,  stoves  and  ranges,  builders'  and  shelf  hardware,  pocket 
and  table  cutlery,  hollow-ware,  tinware,  enamel  ware,  copper 
goods,  wooden  ware,  and  general  house  furnishing  goods,  be- 
sides a  large  display  of  fine  stoves  and  ranges,  and  the  whole 
is  sold  at  prices  which  are  as  low  as  can  be  found  anywhere. 
A  force  of  polite  and  efficient  salesmen  are  always  on  hand  to 
look  after  the  wants  of  customers.  Mr.  Pieper  is  a  young 
man  and  a  native  of  Germany.  His  large  trade  is  due  to  the 
Deputation  which  he  has  always  enjoyed  for  integrity  and  fair 
dealing.  He  is  a  popular  member  of  the  Odd  Fellows,  Knights 
fr  Pythias  and  Foresters. 


J.  P.  CARUTHERS  &  CO. 

The  metropolitan  character  of  Chicago  is  csnceded  on  all 
sides,  and  here  are  to  be  found  many  of  the  most  ably  con- 
ducted and  extensive  mercantile  establishments  in  the  United 
States,  such  for  example,  as  that  of  the  widely  and  favorably 
known  house  of  Messrs.  J.  P.  Caruthers  &  Co.,  wholesale 
dealers  in,  and  importers  of  carriage  and  heavy  hardware, 
wheels,  etc.  Mr.  J.  P.  Caruthers  is  most  favorably  known  in 
business  circles.  He  is  a  native  of  Memphis,  Tenn.,  coming 
to  Chicago  fifteen  years  ago,  and  has  been  during  the  interven- 
ing period,  actively  identified  with  the  hardware  and  iron  trade, 
acquiring  invaluable  experience,  having  been  connected  with 
two  of  the  leading  wholesale  iron  houses  in  Chicago,  while  he 
has  special  qualifications  as  a  live  and  progressive  business 
man,  and  since  opening  the  present  establishment  in  1887,  has 
developed  a  trade  of  great  magnitude,  numbering  among  his 
customers,  leading  carriage  manufacturers,  hardware  dealers, 
«tc. ,  here  and  all  over  the  North  and  West  He  has  had  to 
enlarge  his  facilities,  and  now  occupies  the  two  substantial 


five  story  brick  buildings,  Nos.  136  and  138  East 
Kinzie  street.  25  feet  by  100  each  in  dimensions.  Here  is  an 
enormous  and  most  comprehensive  stock  of  carriage  and  heavy 
hardware,  including  merchant  and  bar  iron  and  steel  of  all 
shapes  and  dimensions,  with  special  line  of  Swedes'  iron  for 
carriage  work,  horse  shoes,  anvils,  forges,  vises,  blacksmith's 
tools,  etc.  Carriage  hardware  in  complete  assortment,  wood 
material  for  carriage  builders',  including  tops,  bodies,  and  a 
specialty  of  the  Sarven  and  other  patent  wheels,  furnished  in 
the  white.  Quality  has  ever  been  the  first  consideration  with  Mr. 
Caruthers  and  he  gives  the  closest  personal  attention  to  the  selec- 
tion of  his  stock  in  its  every  detail.  He  has  an  established 
reputation  for  giving  the  best  for  the  value,  of  any  house  in 
the  trade,  and  his  progressive  methods  and  energy  are  pro- 
verbial. The  trade  and  manufacturers  should  place  orders 
here,  where  all  goods  shown  are  reliable,  and  of  newest  styles, 
inclusive  of  improvements  as  they  come  out.  The  North  side 
can  well  feel  pride  in  this  fine  establishment,  which  is  in  every 
respect  representative,  and  has  retained  to  Chicago  such  an 
extensive  line  of  out  of  town  trade. 


L.  A.  GORDON. 

An  enterprising  firm,  and  one  that  takes  a  front  rank  in 
the  line  of  the  manufacture  of  stove  repairs,  firebrick,  stove 
cement,  etc.,  is  that  of  L.  A.  Gordon  of  No.  131  N. 
Wells  street,  successor  to  P.  Callahan,  who  established  the 
business  in  1872  at  the  above  stand,  and  who  was  succeeded 
by  the  present  proprietor  the  1st  of  May,  1891.  Mr.  Gordon 
is  a  young  man  and  was  formerly  with  W.  C.  Metzner 
Stove  Repair  Company  for  three  years,  and  three  years  ago 
purchased  their  branch  house  at  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  where 
he  remained  from  1886  to  1889.  He  employs  four  men  and 
occupies  the  ground  floor  and  basement  of  No.  131  N. 
Wells  street  and  the  basement  of  No.  129  N.  Wells 
street,  20x60  feet  in  size.  He  has  established  a  splendid 
local  trade  and  .furnishes  his  own  patterns.  He  carries  an 
immense  stock  of  stove  repairs,  and  is  prepared  to  do  work 
on  all  kinds  of  stoves.  Since  Mr.  Gordon  assumed  control 
of  this  enterprise  he  has  revolutionized  the  business,  and 
has  not  only  retained  the  old  customers  of  the  house,  but 
by  sheer  ability  has  extended  his  business  connections  over 
a  wide  area.  Mr.  Gordon  is  a  prominent  member  of  the 
Knights  of  Pythias,  and  is  popular  in  social  and  commercial 
circles.  He  is  a  native  of  Chicago  and  possessed  of  all 
the  push  and  enterprise  characteristic  of  the  Chicagoan. 


DEAHL  BROS. 

Among  the  many  superior  retail  establishments,  which  are 
to  be  found  in  the  southern  part  of  the  city,  who  deal  in  fine 
groceries,  one  of  the  most  prominent  is  that  of  Messrs. 
Deahl  Bros,  of  No.  638  Sixty-third  street.  The  premises 
are  particularly  well  suited  to  the  requirements  of  the  trade, 
and  have  been  fitted  up  in  an  elegant  manner,  and  one 
which  displays  to  the  best  advantage,  both  outside  and  inside, 
the  excellent  stock  always  carried  here.  Messrs.  Deahl 
Bros,  have  on  hand  a  very  superior  and  varied  line  of  staple 
groceries,  besides  canned  goods,  condiments,  cured  meats, 
dried  fruits,  and  all  the  multifarious  incidentals  of  the  busi- 
ness, at  prices  that  are  as  reasonable  as  will  be  found  in 
any  similar  establishment  in  the  city.  The  practical  and 
experienced  proprietors  have  satisfied  themselves  that  it  is  al- 
ways the  best  to  keep  none  but  first  class  articles,  and  by  a 
strict  adherence  to  this  rule  they  have  secured,  during  the 
twelve  months  that  have  elapsed  since  their  inception,  a  large 
and  influential  connection  among  some  of  the  best  families 
of  the  city.  The  firm  are  natives  of  Iowa,  but  have  re- 
sided in  this  city  for  a  number  of  years.  They  bring  to  bear 
great  experience,  and  a  thorough  comprehension  of  the  wants 
of  the  Western  trade  in  all  its  details.  Their  resources  are 
ample,  their  facilities  perfect,  and  their  management  eco- 
nomical without  being  penuri  ous.and  all  the  factors  of  a  great 
and  lasting  prosperity  are  present  in  their  popular  estab- 
lishment. 


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C.  T.  BOAL  STOVE  CO. 

The  enterprising  dealer  naturally  seeks  the  best,  and  finding  it 
makes  a  leader  of  it.  One  of  the  most  important  firms  in  this  city 
is  that  of  the  C.  T  Boal  Stove  Co. ,  with  offices  and  salesroom  at 
Nos.  245  and  247  Kinzie  street, near  the  State  street  bridge.  This 
firm  was  established  in  1863  under  the  firm  name  of  Austin  & 
Boal,  and  so  confined  until  1868,  when  Mr.  Austin  retired.  In 
1 872  he  built  the  Chicago  Stove  Works,  and  in  1880  Mr.  Boal 
became  a  member  of  the  firm  of  Cribben,  Sexton  &  Co. ,  stove 
manufacturers.  In  1885  Mr.  Boal  withdrew  from  the  firm  and 
the  concern  was  incorporated  under  the  laws  of  the  state  of 
Illinois  with  a  capital  of  $100,000,  all  paid  up,  and  it  adopted 
the  present  style  of  firm  name,  C.  T.  Boal  Stove  Co. 
They  at  present  represent  the  following  stove  companies: 
Orr  Painter  &  Co. ,  of  Reading,  Pa.,  the  largest  stove  works  in 
Pennsylvania,  with  a  capital  of  $500,000,  employing  over 


THE   UNION   LIVERY  CO. 

One  of  the  popular  and  very  largely  patronized  livery  es- 
tablishments of  the  city  is  the  Union  Livery  Co.,  of  333,  335 
and  337  N.  Clark  street.  This  company  was  incorporated 
under  the  Illinois  State  laws  in  1885,  with  a  paid  up  capital 
of  $25,000.  The  premises  occupied  were  built  especially 
for  the  purpose  by  Mr.  Geo.  M.  Clark,  and  the  company  has 
taken  a  long  lease  on  them;  the  building  consists  of  a  fine 
structure  of  three  stories,  built  of  brick  and  75x125  feet  in 
dimensions.  The  first  floor  is  divided  into  a  ladies'  wait- 
ing room,  office,  carriage  rooms  and  wash  rooms,  all  com- 
pletely furnished  and  neatly  arranged.  The  second  floor  is 
used  exclusively  for  horses  and  is  divided  off  with  loo  stalls 
and  eight  box  stalls.  The  third  floor  has  accommodations 
for  more  horses,  and  is  also  used  as  a  feed  storeroom.  The 
whole  establishment  is  well  lighted  and  ventilated,  and  is 
supplied  with  every  convenience,  elevators,  etc.  The  office 
is  splendidly  fitted  up  in  bank  style,  and  is  never  closed. 
Carriages  may  be  had  at  all  hours  of  the  day  or  night  and 
all  kinds  are  kept  at  hand  ;  landaus,  hacks,  buggies,  carts, 
victorias,  broughams,  etc.  The  equipment  is  perfect,  the 
rigs  are  as  fine  as  may  be  had  anywhere,  the  harness  the 
best  obtainable,  the  animals  selected  for  their  good  driving 
qualities  and  reliability,  and  the  drivers  and  liveried  coach- 
men careful  and  well  trained.  The  manager  is  Mr.  J.  M. 
Henry,  who  was  formerly  manager  for  Leroy 
Payne,  of  the  Southern  Hotel  stables;  he  is 
an  experienced  and  capable  business  manager 
of  the  strictest  integrity.  The  president  and 
treasurer  of  the  company  is  Mr.  John  M. 
Tarble,  who  is  a  native  of  Pensacola, 
Florida,  and  conducted  a  livery  business 
there  for  nine  years,  and  served  with  honor 
during  the  late  war.  He  is  well-known  and 
highly  respected,  and  is  eminently  fitted  for 
the  superior  business  position  he  occupies. 
About  sixty  horses  are  boarded  regularly  and 
thirtyeight  or  more  owned  by  the  company. 
Every  care  is  taken  to  supply  the  demands 
of  patrons  in  a  satisfactory  manner.  The 
telephone  call  is  3349. 


250  men;  also  the  Highland  Foundry  Co.  of  Boston,  Mass. 
Their  own  special  line  is  the  "Henrietta,"  made  at  their 
own  foundry  on  the  West  side,  which  employs  fifty  men. 
Their  line  of  stoves,  ranges  and  furnaces  are  the  largest 
and  best  sold  in  this  section,  and  their  warerooms  the  most 
extensive.  At  Nos.  245  and  247  Kinzie  street  they  occupy 
the  splendid  five-story  brick  block,  40x100  feet  in  size,  which 
is  crowded  with  their  own  work,  and  their  trade,  extending 
from  the  Ohio  river  to  the  Pacific  slope,  is  all  supplied  from 
this  central  depot.  Their  special  lines  are  the  "Sunshine," 
"Othello"  and  "Torrid"  of  the  Orr,  Painter  Foundry  of  Read- 
ing, Pa.;  the  "Henrietta"  line  of  the  Chicago  foundry  and  the 
"Highland"  and  "Good  News"  lines  of  the  Highland 
Foundry  Co.  of  Boston,  Mass.  Their  trade  is  immense  and 
is  constantly  increasing.  The  past  year  they  exceeded  $200,- 
ooo  in  their  business,  while  the  increase  is  continuously 
greater.  Mr.  Boal  is  a  native  of  Ohio,  but  has  been  in 
Chicago  since  1854,  all  of  which  time  he  has  been  identified 
with  the  stove  business.  The  officers  of  the  company  are: 
Jesse  Orr,  president;  C.  T.  Boal,  vice-president  and  treasurer, 
and  Harry  Kuhl,  secretary;  all  of  whom  are  practical  stove 
men  and  understand  the  details  of  their  business  thoroughly. 
Their  offices  at  Nos.  245  and  247  Kinzie  street  are  hand- 
somely furnished,  and  the  salesroom  is  equipped  with  samples 
of  the  different  lines  they  sell. 


ALOIS  M.  KAPSA. 

The  hardware  establishment  of  Alois  M.. 
Kapsa,  at  No.  441  S.  Canal  street,  corner 
Taylor,  occupies  the  entire  ground  floor  of 
the  building,  40x40.  A  large  stock  is 
carried  and  an  excellent  trade  commanded. 
Four  assistants  are  employed  and  Mr.  Kapsa  also  gives 
his  own  undivided  attention  to  the  business.  The  stock 
includes  all  kinds  of  shelf  and  builders'  hardware, 
tools  and  cutlery,  stoves  and  ranges,  gas  stoves,  tin- 
ware, refrigerators,  wash  wringers,  sewing  machines  arfd 
sewing  machine  supplies,  etc.  The  workshop  is  in  the  rear 
of  the  store, and  the  most  competent  mechanics  are  employed  in 
this  department.  A  specialty  is  made  of  the  manufacture 
of  smoke  stacks  and  guttering,  and  these  are  of  the  best 
class  produced  in  the  city.  The  most  careful  and  prompt 
attention  is  also  given  to  repairing  of  all  descriptions, 
and  charges  are  most  reasonable.  Mr.  Alois  M.  Kapsa, 
the  proprietor,  was  born  in  Bohemia,  but  has  resided  in  Chi- 
cago for  ten  years.  He  opened  his  present  establishment  in 
1889,  and  by  close  attention  to  business  and  superior  qualifi- 
cations in  his  line  has  made  it  a  leading  one  in  that  section 
of  the  city.  He  has  a  reputation  for  fair  dealing  that  is 
highly  creditable,  and  is  personally  a  most  excellent  gentle- 
man who  deserves  the  prosperity  he  enjoys,  and  merits  the 
confidence  and  patronage  of  the  public.  Securing  his  sup- 
plies direct  from  the  manufacturers  on  the  most  advantage- 
ous terms,  he  is  always  in  a  position  to  offer  corresponding 
liberal  terms  to  his  customers.  Thus  his  prices  are  always 
the 'lowest,  while  his  goods  are  the  eoual  of  any  of  a  like 
character  put  upon  the  market. 


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METROPOLIS  OFTHE 
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RIEGERT  &  KNORR. 

The  city  of  Chicago  is  characterized  as  the  first  city  of 
America  in  architecture.  The  gentlemen  who  have  originated 
the  designs  and  planned  the  great  structures  of  this  city  are 
the  foremost  in  architectural  skill  and  engineering  ability  in  the 
country  and  worthy  of  the  highest  praise.  One  of  the  leading 
and  best  known  firms  of  engineers  and  architects  is  that  of 
Riegert  &  Knorr,  291-293  North  avenue.  This  house  has  only 
been  established  for  five  years,  but  the  ability  of  the  gentlemen 
has  been  so  potent  and  thei:  designs  so  original  and  meritorious 
that  they  have  become  among  the  most  prominent  in  their  line 
in  the  city.  They  have  originated  the  plans  for  some  of  the 
best  foundries,  residences  and  stores  on  the  North  side  and 
have  given  satisfaction  to  all  who  have  engaged  them  to  design 
or  construct  buildings.  The  architectural  department  is  pre- 
sided over  by  Mr.  Chas.  Knorr,  who  is  a  graduate  of  the 
Polytechnic  University  of  Munich,  Germany,  and  is  a  skilled 
architect,  familiar  with  the  latest  departures,  and  a  resident  of 
Chicago  since  1885,  being  identified  with  her  interests  closely, 
and  one  of  the  most  advanced  and  progressive  in  his  pro- 
fess:on.  The  engineering  department  is  conducted  under  Mr. 
Emil  Riegert,  who  was  born  in  Germany  and  graduated  from 
the  Polytechnic  University  of  Stuttgart.  He  has  been  in  America 
twenty  years,  and  has  become  one  of  the  best  known  and  most 
popular  engineers  in  this  city.  He  superintends  the  construc- 
tion of  buildings,  and  does  the  general  engineering  work  of  the 
house.  This  house  has  planned  and  superintended  the  con- 
struction of  several  very  large  and  important  buildings,  also 
some  very  fine  residences,  among  the  accepted  work  being  the 
four  story  store  and  flat  buildingat  the  southeast  corner  of  Ninth 
avenue  and  Wieland  street  for  John  Jauch;  the  residence  of  Mr. 
L,  Lowenschein,  and  that  of  Mr.  A.  L.  Kraus  on  Freeman 
street;  also  the  store  and  flats  at  southwest  corner  Center  and 
Bissell  streets,  and  the  boiler  factory  of  John  Moore  &  Son,  32-42 
Illinois  street.  The  firm  stand  as  the  head  of  the  profession 
in  this  city  and  is  well  patronized.  The  gentlemen  of  the  firm 
are  of  unquestioned  ability  and  integrity. 


F.  A.  OSWALD  &  CO. 

It  is  a  pleasure  to  record  in  this  commercial  review  of 
Chicago  the  character  and  enterprises  of  houses  whose  existence 
is  emphatic  evidence  of  the  honorable  position  they  occupy, 
and  the  long  course  of  just  dealing  they  have  pursued.  Such 
a  house  is  that  of  Messrs.  F.  A.  Oswald  &  Co.,  dealers  in 
hardware,  tools,  etc. ,  whose  store  is  located  at  139  and  141  Mil- 
waukee avenue.  This  business  was  established  in  1859  by  Mr. 
F.  A.  Oswald,  who  conducted  it  till  1873,  when  Mr.  Theo. 
Krueger  became  a  partner.  They  occupy  a  spacious  double 
store,  50x80  feet  in  dimensions,  conveniently  arranged  and 
equipped  and  fully  stocked  with  an  extensive  and  choice  assort- 
ment of  hardware.  The  stock  includes  all  kinds  of  supplies  for 
builders,  cabinet-makers,  carpenters  and  blacksmiths,  also 
coopers'  tools,  truss  hoops,  stoves,  ranges  and  tinware.  Only 
really  reliable  and  first-class  goods  are  handled,  and  the  prices 
quoted  necessarily  attract  careful  buyers.  The  partners, 
Messrs.  Oswald  &  Krueger,  have  had  long  experience  in  the 
hardware  trade, and  spare  no  efforts  to  give  general  satisfaction 
to  their  numerous  patrons.  They  employ  five  clerks  and 
assistants,  and  their  trade  extends  thoroughout  all  sections  of  the 
city  and  its  vicinity.  Messrs.  Oswald  &  Krueger  were  both 
born  in  Germany,  the  former  of  whom  has  resided  in  Chicago 
since  boyhood.  They  are  honorable  and  able  business  men, 
who  are  very  popular  with  all  classes  of  the  community. 


PETER  OKONIEWSKI. 

Among  the  most  prominent  and  successful  business  men  on 
the  West  side  who  have  been  closely  identified  with  the  rapid 
growth  of  Chicago  is  Mr.  Peter  Okoniewski,  dealer  in  diamonds, 
jewelry  and  silverware,  located  at  695  Milwaukee  avenue.  Mr. 
Okoniewski  is  a  Polander  by  birth,  and  came  to  Chicago  eight- 
een years  ago,  establishing  in  business  in  1879  previously,  how- 
ever, having  taken  a  thorough  business  and  classical  training  at 


Calvary  College,  Wisconsin,  graduating  with  honors  in  the  class 
of  1879.  He  is  a  gentleman  in  the  primeof  life,  a  deep  scholar 
and  an  accomplished  linguist,  speaking  five  languages  with 
fluency.  He  is  one  of  the  most  expert  jewelers  and  watch- 
makers in  the  city,  having  learned  his  trade  in  Danzig,  Prussia, 
and  devoted  eighteen  years  in  the  pursuit  of  his  chosen  calling. 
By  his  superior  education  and  exceptional  executive  abilities 
Mr.  Okoniewski  is  to  a  large  extent  a  leader  among  the  many 
thousands  of  his  coun'.rymen  who  have  made  Chicago  their 
home,  and  in  matters  of  finance  and  politics  he  is  looked  to  for 
advice  and  instruction  by  his  countrymen  He  is  the  only  ex- 
pert jeweler  and  watchmaker  of  the  Polish  nationality  in 
Chicago,  and  as  such  controls  this  entire  trade,  besides  acting 
as  agent  for  all  the  trans-Atlantic  steamship  lines  and  issuing 
foreign  exchange  for  the  Polfsh  people.  Mr.  Okoniewski  is 
undoubtedly  the  most  conspicuous  and  influential  figure  among 
the  many  thousand  Polish  residents  of  Chicago  to-day,  and  by 
his  rare  business  and  executive  abilities  he  is  fully  competent 
to  be  the  adviser  and  guide  of  his  fellow  countrymen  who  make 
this  Western  metropolis  their  home.  His  store  is  handsomely 
fitted  up  and  well  adapted  for  the  transaction  of  the  extensive 
business  which  he  carries  on,  and  here  will  be  found  a  choice 
line  of  watches,  diamonds  and  jewelry,  as  well  as  an  extensive 
assortment  of  silverware. 


F.  W.  WAGNER. 

In  these  days  of  public  improvements  no  trade  holds  a 
higher  position  than  that  of  the  painter  and  decorator,  and  none 
in  this  line  is  better  known  than  Mr.  F.  W.  Wagner  of  No.  673 
Wells  street.  Mr.  Wagner  established  his  business  five  years 
ago  at'No.  546  North  Wellsstreet,  and  his  business  growing  and 
increasing,  he  was  compelled  two  years  ago  to  remove  to  his 
present  commodious  quarters,  where  he  occupies  the  main 
floor  and  basement,  each  22  by  75  feet  in  size,  and  carries  a 
full  and  complete  line  of  wall  paper,  dry  and  mixed  paints, 
oils,  glass,  window  shades  and  decorating  goods,  and  does  a 
general  business  in  the  line  of  painting,  decorating,  graining, 
glazing,  kalsomining,  room  moulding,  etc.,  employing  from 
fifteen  to  twenty  hands  in  his  work.  Mr.  Wagner  is  a  native 
Chicagoan,  and,  possessed  of  the  vim  and  energy  of  the  city, 
he  does  a  thriving  and  prosperous  business.  He  is  a  member 
of  the  A.  O.  U.  W.,  and  personally  is  popular  and  well  liked 
by  every  one.  

GROVES  &  COMPANY. 

Twenty  years  ago  George  and  Isaac  Groves  came  to  the 
city  of  Chicago  from  the  interior  of  the  state,  and  two  years 
later  established  the  well  known  firm  of  Groves  Brothers,  and 
as  such  conducted  the  busines  until  August,  1891,  when  the 
firm  was  reorganized.  Mr.  George  Groves  retiring,  and  Messrs. 
B.  W.  Brockway,  F.  P.  Field,  D.  A.  Mitchell  and  J.  D.  Clark 
entering.  Mr.  Brockway  is  the  only  one  of  the  new  members 
at  the  Chicago  office,  the  other  gentlemen  being  extensive 
breeders  and  shippers  of  cattle.  The  offices  of  the  company 
are  located  in  suite  Si  in  the  Exchange  building,  at  the  Union 
Stock  Yards.  Mr.  Isaac  Groves  is  a  thoroughly  experienced 
live  stock-salesman  and  understands  every  detail  of  the 
business.  In  his  long  years  of  experience,  he  has  made  the 
acquaintance  of  all  the  leading  cattle  men  of  the  country,  and 
is  better  known  in  the  West  and  Southwest  than  any  one 
doing  business  in  the  yards.  Mr.  Groves  looks  after  the 
cattle  sales  exclusively,  while  Mr.  B.  W.  Brockway 
attends  to  that  of  the  sheep  and  hogs;  and  consign- 
ments in  any  line  receive  prompt  attention.  The  firm  do  an 
extensive  business  in  all  of  these  lines,  and  make  liberal  aJ- 
vances  on  consignments.  They  have  an  established  reputa- 
tion for  the  zeal  they  display  in  furthering  the  best  interests  of 
their  patrons,  and  in  the  prompt  returns  they  make  for  all 
consignments  received.  Their  financial  standing  is  of  the  high- 
est, and  their  responsibility  and  reliability  as  dealers  beyond 
question,  as  reference  to  any  of  the  mercantile  agencies  will  as- 
sure. Both  Messrs.  Groves  &  Brockway  are  cordial,  genial 
gentlemen  whom  it  is  a  pleasure  to  have  business  dealings 
with. 


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STRASBURGER  &  VAN   METER. 

No  one  can  doubt  the  influence  of  the  real  estate  fraternity 
in  developing  Chicago,  and  to  them  the  credit  is  cheerfully 
given  for  bringing  the  advantages  of  the  city  so  before  the 
world  as  to  have  brought  the  best  manufactories  and  the  most 
liberal  investors  into  her  precincts.  A  firm  doing  an  immense 
business  in  real  estate,  loans,  etc.,  is  that  of  Strasburger&  Van 
Meter,  who  are  located  at  the  northwest  corner  of  Clark  street 
and  Chicago  avenue.  The  business  of  this  house  was  estab- 
lished about  seven  years  ago,  by  Mr.  John  B.  Strasburger  and 
continued  by  him  until  1890,  when  Mr.  Absalom  J.  Van  Meter 
was  admitted  to  partnership  and  the  present  style  of  firm  name 
was  adopted.  The  house  does  a  general  real  estate  business, 
buys  and  sells  property  on  commission,  handles  property  for 
non-residents,  collects  rents,  negotiates  loans  and  places  insur- 
ance in  reliable  companies.  The  business  done  by  this  house 
is  of  an  extensive  character,  and  the  heads  of  the  concern  are 
well  posted  in  values  in  all  parts  of  the  city,  especially  those  of 
the  North  side,  and  are  often  referred  to  for  appraisement.  Mr. 
Strasburger  is  a  Chicagoan  by  birth  and  is  an  attorney  of  prom- 
inence, and  has  a  separate  legal  office  at  room  23  in  the  Reaper 
block.  In  1882  Mr.  Strasburger  went  to  Milwaukee,  but 
remained  only  about  a  year,  and  was  spoken  of  as  a  desirable 
candidate  for  representative  in  the  State  Legislature,  but  his 
vast  interests  in  Chicago  would  not  permit  of  his  remaining 
away  and  he  returned  the  following  year.  Mr.  Strasburger 
was  for  ten  years  closely  connected  with  the  South  Chicago 
schools,  being  the  principal  of  the  South  Chicago  schools  and 
high  school.  He  is  also  a  leading  member  of  several  of  the 
larger  singing  societies  and  of  the  North  side  Mannerchor. 
He  graduated  in  thorough  bass,  under  the  instructions  of  Pro- 
fessor Rehm  of  Peoria  over  twenty-five  years  ago.  He  was 
born  at  Napierville,  thirty  miles  west  of  Chicago,  his  father 
being  the  Rev.  William  Strasburger,  then  considered  one  of 
the  ablest  ministers  in  the  Evangelical  Association.  His 
mother,  Mrs.  Abbie  Strasburger,  is  still  livingat  the  old  home- 
stead on  the  North  side.  Mr.  Van  Meter  is  a  native  of  Colum- 
bus, O.,  and  has  resided  in  Chicago  since  1886.  He  gives 
his  undivided  attention  to  the  real  estate  business,  and  is  an 
acknowledged  authority  in  that  line.  He  is  held  in  the  high- 
est esteem  in  business  and  social  circles  and  is  a  prominent 
member  of  the  Knights  of  Pythias. 


BERNARD  ROZIENE. 

A  first-class  pharmacy  on  this  important  thoroughfare  is 
that  conducted  under  the  style  of  Bernard  Roziene,  located  at 
No.  2901  Wentworth  avenue,  at  the  corner  of  Twenty-ninth 
street.  This  business  was  originally  established  by  Mr.  Ber- 
nard Roziene,  who  obtained  his  professional  training  as  a 
chemist  and  druggist  under  the  most  experienced  masters  of 
the  science  and  graduated  from  the  College  of  Pharmacy  in 
Sweden  with  signal  honor,  after  a  long  and  successful  course 
of  study.  In  1885  he  embarked  in  his  present  enterprise  and 
from  the  start  secured  a  large  and  influential  patronage,  which 
has  since  steadily  developed  and  increased.  The  store  occu- 
pies the  ground  floor  of  a  three-story  stone  building,  20x60 
feet  in  dimensions,  located  in  a  central  situation  and  admirably 
adapted  for  the  purposes  of  the  business.  The  pharmacy  is 
one  of  the  most  attractive  establishments  in  this  part  of  the 
city.  It  is  fitted  up  with  large  plate  glass  show  windows, 
<;ases  and  cabinets;  the  floors  p.re  of  marble  and  the  fixtures  of 
black  walnut;  the  whole  combining  to  form  a  rich  and  tasteful 
interior.  The  stock  carried  is  full  and  complete,  the  assort- 
ment embracing  everything  in  the  line  of  pure  fresh  drugs, 
chemicals  and  medicines,  acids,  extracts,  essences,  tinctures, 
etc.;  herbs,  barks,  roots  and  kindred  botanical  products;  stan- 
dard proprietary  remedies  of  acknowledged  merit  and  efficiency; 
pharmaceutical  specialties,  physicians'  and  surgeons'  supplies; 
also  fancy  and  toilet  articles  in  great  varietj,  fancy  and  medi- 
cated soaps,  perfumery,  brushes,  combs,  sponges,  chamois 
skins  and  other  druggists' sundries.  Physicians'  prescriptions 
and  family  recipes  are  here  compounded  from  pure  fresh 
ingredients  and  in  the  most  careful  manner,  every  precaution 
being  taken  to  avoid  even  the  possibility  of  error.  The  business 


is  now  superintended  by  Mrs.  Roziene,  who  is  proprietress. 
She  employs  two  qualified  and  experienced  assistants,  and  in 
all  branches  popular  prices  prevail.  Mrs.  Roziene  is  the 
recipient  of  a  widespread  and  first-class  patronage,  and  is 
highly  esteemed  and  deservedly  popular  in  business  and  social 
circles.  Among  the  many  specialties  above  mentioned  we  can 
here  find  all  the  different  kinds  of  Swedish  remedies  known  to 
science.  Mr.  B.  Roziene  was  one  of  the  very  few  who  grad- 
uated from  the  College  of  Pharmacy  in  Sweden  and  established 
business  in  this  country.  Mr.  Roziene  was  in  business  in  this 
country  about  fifteen  years  before  his  demise,  which  occurred  in 
1888,  when  but  thirty-six  years  of  age,  and  since  then  the  busi- 
ness has  been  ably  continued  by  his  ever  faithful  wife,  Helga, 
and  still  continues  to  increase  in  proportions. 


ANTON  BOENERT. 

One  great  advantage  in  dealing  with  a  general  passage 
agent  like  Mr.  Anton  Boenert  of  No.  92  La  Salle  street 
is  that  tickets  may  be  obtained  by  any  line  of  steamships 
whatever,  and  not  merely  one  or  two,  as  is  the  case  with 
agents  who  represent  particular  companies.  Mr.  Boenert 
began  business  in  1876,  having  formerly  held  a  responsible 
position  in  the  Austrian  Consul's  office  here,  from  the  date 
of  his  arrival  from  Germany,  in  1871, until  the  establishment 
of  his  present  agency.  He  conducts  an  immense  trade  in 
the  convenient  modern  way,  which  offers  such  great  advan- 
tages to  those  desirous,  of  'sending  for  their  friends,  or  of 
transacting  business  in  Europe,  most  of  whom  are  entirely 
ignorant  of  the  methods  of  procedure,  rates  of  exchange  and 
other  matters  with  which  Mr.  Boenert  keeps  thoroughly  con- 
versant. He  issues  passage  tickets  from  any  point  in  the 
United  States  to  any  point  in  Europe,  or  vice  versa,  at  the 
lowest  rates,  and  by  any  railroads  or  steamships  available, 
effects  all  transactions  in  the  department  of  foreign  exchange, 
obtains  United  States  passports,  handles  American  Express 
money  orders,  and  makes  European  collections,  bringing  to 
bear  a  sound  judgment  and  wide  experience  that  peculiarly- 
fit  him  for  the  business  in  which  he  is  engaged.  He  makes 
a  prominent  specialty  of  transfers  of  money  to  foreign  coun- 
tries, offering  facilities  in  this  branch  of  the  work  that  can- 
not be  duplicated  elsewhere.  He  deals  extensively  in  real 
estate  at  Lake  View,  West  Hammond  and  other  equally 
desirable  locations,  which, being  his  own  property,  he  is  able 
to  suit  the  wants  of  customers  much  more  effectively  than 
those  who  are  tied  down  by  the  instructions  they  have  re- 
ceived. Personally,  Mr.  Boenert  is  a  gentleman  of  great 
ability,  and  enjoys  the  esteem  of  a  wide  circle,  both  in  social 
and  commercial  life  for  his  integrity,  probity  and  many 
sterling  qualities. 

BALLARD  &  PERRY. 

The  hay,  grain  and  feed  house  of  Messrs.  Ballard  &  Perry, 
at  5224  Lake  avenue,  is  one  of  the  largest  and  most  im- 
portant in  its  line  in  this  section  of  the  city.  The  business 
was  established  about  five  years  ago  by  Mr.  C.  Large,  from 
whom  Messrs.  Ballard  &  Perry  purchased  it  in  the  spring  of 
the  present  year,  since  when  they  have  made  many  needed 
improvements  and  have  materially  extended  the  trade.  The 
building  occupied  is  20x100  feet  in  area,  two  stories  in 
height,  and  well-equipped  throughout  with  every  convenience 
for  the  accommodation  of  the  stock.  The  firm  deal  in  baled 
hay,  grain  of  all  kinds,  meal,  feed,  etc.,  and  can  quote  the 
lowest  prices  to  all  favoring  the  house  with  patronage.  Mr. 
Frederick  Ballard  is  from  England  originally  and  Mr.  Wm. 
H.  Perry  was  born  in  this  country.  They  are  live,  wide- 
awake business  men  of  unquestioned  reputation,  and  are 
doing  a  splendid  flourishing  business,  well  deserving  the 
success  which  has  crowned  their  ably  directed  efforts.  Their 
trade  is  steadily  increasing  and  about  the  premises  there  is 
always  a  scene  of  busy  activity.  Telephone  call  10042.  In 
all  their  business  relations  the  firm  are  noted  for  their 
promptitude  and  reliability,  and  in  commercial  circles  they 
are  spoken  of  in  the  highest  terms  of  commendation. 


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METROPOLISOFTHE 


NATIONAL    DISTILLING    CO.'S    RED   STAR 
COMPRESSED   YEAST. 

The  need  for  an  absolutely  pure  and  wholesome  yeast  has 
been  fully  met  by  the  National  Distilling  Company  of  Mil- 
waukee, Wis. ,  manufacturers  of  the  famous  ' '  Red  Star  ' ' 
Compressed  Yeast,  whose  branch  house  in  Chicago  is  at  268 
Sedgwick  street.  This  extensive  business  was  established 
in  Milwaukee  in  1870  by  Wm.  Bergenthal  &  Co.,  who  con- 
ducted it  till  1887,  when  it  was  incorporated  under  the  laws 

f 


required  at  manufacturers'  prices,and  ships  orders  direct  from 
the  factories.  His  business  is  of  a  wholesale  character  and 
orders  are  filled  in  carload  lots.  Mr.  Ernst,  who  was  raised 
in  Covington  Ky. ,  is  a  gentleman  in  the  prime  of  life 
and  well  known  as  a  business  man  of  unquestioned 
integrity.  He  has  a  wide  circle  of  friends  and  acquaintances 
in  commercial  circles, and  altogether  is  very  popular  as  a  busi- 
ness man  and  citizen. 


of  Wisconsin,  with  a  capital  of  $200,000,  the  executive  offi- 
cers being  Mr.  A.  M.  Graw,  president,  and  Aug.  Bergen- 
thal, secretary  and  treasurer.  The  Chicago  branch  was 
opened  in  1879,  and  is  under  the  energetic  and  careful  man- 
agement of  Mr.  Ad.  Seidel,  who  is  hip-My  regarded  in  trade 
circles  for  his  promptness  and  integrity.  They  occupy  in 
Chicago  a  commodious  basement,  25x60  feet  in  area,  and  em- 
ploy twelve  men  and  seven  teams.  The  company's  factory 
in  Milwaukee  is  fully  equipped  with  special  apparatus  and 
machinery,  operated  by  steam  power.  In  Chicago,  last  year 
they  sold  200,000  pounds  of  their  famous  "Red  Star"  Com- 
pressed Yeast,  and  from  this  branch  operate  thirty-five  sub- 
agencies  throughout  Illinois,  Iowa  and  Indiana,  supplying 
the  principal  bakers  and  grocers.  The  "Red  Star" 


Yeast  is  pronounced 
to  be  the  best  and 
the  market,  while  it 
with  retailers,  owing 
purity  and  uniform 
dent  housewife, 
restaurant  proprietor, 


by  competent  experts 
most  economical  in 
is  a  general  favorite 
to  its  great  salability, 
excellence.  The  pru- 
baker,  hotel  and 
and  indeed  all  who 
for  aerating  bread, 


SUMNER   FAULEY  ART  CO. 

The  last  decade  has  noted  rapid  strides  in  improved 
picture  moldings  and  the  production  of  art  specialties. 
One  of  the  leading  houses  devoted  to  the  manufacture 
of  the  highest  grade  of  picture  frames,  mouldings  and 
art  novelties  is  that  of  Mr.  Sumner  Fauley,  known 
as  the  Sumner  Fauley  Art  Company.  This  business 
was  established  about  thirteen  years  ago  at  Zanesville, 
O.,  by  the  Fauley  Brothers,  under  the  same  title  as  new 
used.  In  1883  the  partnership  was  dissolved  and  the 
business  removed  to  this  city  in  1890  and  continued  by 
Mr.  Sumner  Fauley.  Mr.  Fauley  is  a  native  of  Zanes- 
ville, O.,  and  is  one  of  the  leading  art  critics  of  the 
West.  He  has  numerous  friends  and  acquaintances, 
and  is  well  known  in  business  and  trade  circles.  He  is 
a  prominent  member  of  the  Knights  of  Honor  and  is 
progressive  and  liberal  in  his  business.  He  occupies  two 
stores  and  cne  large  basement,  each  20x60  feet  in  di- 
mensions, at  835  and  839  West  Harrison  street;  the  store  at  839 
is  used  as  a  show  room  and  office,  and  here  is  carried  a  first-class 
and  complete  stock  of  fine  frames.in  gilt,  hardwoods,  bronze, 
relief,  enamel,  plush,  etc.,  all  of  taking  patterns,  and  unique 
designs.  A  full  line  of  moldings  and  art  specialties  are  carried, 
and  oil  paintings  are  made  a  specialty.  The  room  at  835  and 
basement  is  used  for  the  manufacture  of  picture  frames,  mold- 
ings, etc.,  and  here  are  employed  from  seven  to  ten  workmen, 
whoare  experienced  and  skilled  in  their  line.  The  house  does 
a  large  business  in  Chicago  and  neighboring  cities,  and  is  re- 
garded as  reliable  and  highly  representative.  Mr.  Fauley  also 
has  in  connection  large  portrait  studios,  where  from  seven  to 
ten  artists  are  employed  making  portraits  from  small  pictures 
and  painting  pictures  of  all  descriptions.  In  all  instances 
satisfaction  is  guaranteed. 


need  a  pure  substance 

and  have  given  this  yeast  a  trial,  are  unanimous  that  it  ac- 
complishes its  work  in  a  re.  markable  satisfactory  manner. 
Orders  are  promptly  filled  at  extremely  low  prices,  and 
complete  satisfaction  is  guaranteed  patrons.  Mr.  Seidel  was 
born  in  Germany,  but  has  resided  in  Chicago  since  1871. 
He  is  a  prominent  member  of  the  Chosen  Friends  and 
Knights  of  Honor,  and  has  greatly  developed  and  increased 
the  company's  business  in  the  city  and  its  vicinity. 


B.  C.   ERNST. 

The  manufacturers'  agent  plays  an  important  part  in  busi- 
ness operations,  and  is  the  direct  connecting  link  between  the 
jobber,  wholesale  dealer  and  the  producer.  There  are  quite 
a  number  of  these  active  business  men  in  this  city,  among 
whom  is  Mr.  B.  C.  Ernst,  located  at  132  La  Salle  street, 
who  represents  leading  manufacturers  of  window  glass 
in  the  states  of  Ohio,  Indiana,  Pennsylvania  and  New 
Jersey.  Mr.  Ernst  has  been  handling  and  dealing  in  window 
glass  upwards  of  twenty  years  in  this  city,  and  in  that  time 
has  built  up  a  trade  widely  diffused  through  the  West  and 
Northwest, and  each  succeeding  year  his  operations  are  becom- 
ing extended.  He  can  supply  any  kind  or  size  of  window  glass 


STRAUS  &  SMITH. 

Among  the  principal  firms,  whose  energies  are  devoted  to 
the  trade  in  furniture,  carpets,  stoves,  etc. ,  that  of  Messrs. 
Straus  &  Smith,  whose  great  warerooms  are  located  at  Nos. 
279  and  281  W.  Madison  street,  directly  central  to  their 
large  and  influential  connection,  deserves  prominent  men- 
tion. These  enterprising  gentlemen  purchased  the  business 
of  Mr.  Woodhull  in  October,  1889,  and  at  once  infused  such 
energy  and  life  into  the  trade,  that  it  began  a  steady  devel- 
opment, which  has  continued  to  the  present,  abundantly 
testifying  to  the  wisdom  of  the  management.  The  store 
contains  no  less  than  10,000  square  feet  of  floor  space,  every 
inch  of  which  is  occupied  by  the  immense  stock.  This  is  of 
such  a  varied  and  complete  nature  that  they  are  prepared  to 
thoroughly  equip  houses  from  top  to  bottom  with  every 
article  required,  and  to  supply  suites  for  the  various  apart- 
ments that  will  harmonize  in  shade,  style  and  tone  with 
its  decorations.  They  sell  on  the  easy  payment  system  when 
desired,  and  offer  every  facility  for  the  transaction  of  busi- 
ness, orders  being  received  by  telephone  (call  Xo.  4371), 
and  as  promptly  and  accurately  executed  as  those  orally 
delivered.  The  quality  of  the  stock  carried  here  is  first- 
class  in  every  branch,  only  the  best  manufacturers  being 
dealt  with,  and  the  articles  being  selected  with  the  greatest 
care.  Mr.  David  Straus  is  a  native  of  Texas,  and  Mr.  S. 
H.  Smith  of  Baltimore,  Md.,  both  being  young  energetic 
business  men  of  great  capacity,  respected  and  esteemed  by 
all  who  know  "them,  and  well  worthy  of  their  conspicuous 
success. 


METROPOLIS  OF  THE 


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GANIERE  &  LAYTON. 

A  notable  and  popular  establishment  devoted  to  the  photo- 
graphic art  in  this  section  of  the  city,  is  that  of  Messrs. 
Ganiere  &  Layton  at  No.  3140  Stale  street.  Few  studios  in 
Chicago  so  evidently  illustrate  the  remarkable  improvements 
that  have  of  late  been  made  in  the  practice  of  the  art.  The 
business  was  established  six  years  ago.  The  firm  is  composed 
of  Mr  G.  E.  Ganiere  and  Mrs.  L.  C.  Layton,  both  artists  of 
the  highest  professional  standing  and  superior  artistic  attain- 
ments. From  the  time  they  assumed  control  their  gallery  has 
attracted  very  great  interest  by  the  unmistakable  excellence  of 
its  work,  and  as  a  result,  a  very  extensive  patronage  has  been 
built  up.  The  premises  occupied  comprise  a  single  story 
brick  building,  25x60  feet  in  dimensions.  The  parlors  and 
reception  rooms  are  elegantly  and  tastefully  fitted  up  and  fur- 
nished, and  present  a  most  attractive  and  inviting  appearance, 
while  the  operating  rooms  are  equipped  with  all  the  latest  im- 
proved appliances  and  instruments  known  to  the  art.  Photog- 
raphy in  all  its  branches,  portraiture  and  landscape  interior  and 
commercial,  is  here  executed  under  the  most  advantageous  coo- 
ditions,  and  the  eminent  satisfaction  rendered  to  patrons,  who 
are  among  the  most  discriminating  classes  in  the  city,  is  the 
best  tribute  that  need  be  offered  to  the  artistic  excellence  of 
the  work.  Pastel,  water  color,  crayon  and  India  ink  work 
are  made  a  prominent  specialty  and  executed  in  the  most  artis- 
tic manner  that  science  and  skill  can  accomplish.  Four  com- 
petent assistants  are  employed,  and  the  most  popular  prices 
prevail.  Mr.  Ganiere  is  a  native  of  Chicago,  and  has  been 
in  pursuit  of  the  art  since  his  early  youth.  Mrs.  Layton  was 
born  in  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  and  is  a  thoroughly  skilled  exponent 
of  the  profession.  They  are  personally  popular  and  reliable 
in  their  business  methods,  and  are  highly  esteemed  and 
respected. 

G.  A.  GRUONER. 

Some  men  are  possessed  of  such  remarkable  energy  and 
activity  that  they  are  not  content  to  do  business  in  as  extensive 
a  manner  as  their  competitors,  but  strive  onward  with  restless 
zeal  to  excel  them  all  and  place  their  own  establishment  fore- 
most in  the  ranks  of  industry.  Men  of  this  kind  are  valuable 
citizens,  and  are  always  foremost  in  advancing  the  public  wel- 
fare. Mr.  Gustave  A  Gruoner  is  a  representative  man  of  this 
class.  He  conducts  a  first-class  drug  business  at  2801  Archer 
avenue,  where  he  occupies  the  entire  ground  floor  of  the  hand- 
some two  story  building,  20x50.  This  establishment  was 
founded  in  1890,  and,  though  yet  in  its  youth,  is  a  worthy  ex- 
ample of  what  energy  and  ambition  can  perform.  Mr.  Gruo- 
ner is  a  native  of  the  state  of  Illinois,  and  has  always  resided 
in  Chicago.  Hisentire  business  is  city  trade,  and  it  has  of  late 
grown  to  very  large  proportions.  His  store  contains  a  full 
line  of  drugs,  medicines,  perfumer;  and  beautiful  toilet  arti- 
cles. The  handsome  show  windows  display  an  immense 
variety  of  carefully  selected  and  assorted  goods  of  the  class 
which  we  generally  find  in  apothecaries' shops.  The  shelves 
and  counters  are  finely  decorated.  The  show  cases  are  tilled 
with  all  kinds  of  drugs  and  chemicals,  sundries,  etc.,  and  are 
calculated  to  attract  the  visitor's  attention,  thereby  gaining  his 
patronage.  Mr.  Gruoner  also  carries  a  full  line  of  cigars  of 
the  most  tempting  brands.  He  makes  a  specialty  of  com- 
pounding physicians'  prescriptions  carefully  and  accurately. 
His  establishment  is  connected  by  telephone,  90.19  Mr. 
Gruoner  is  a  man  of  prominence  in  his  community,  and  his 
transactions  are  characterized  by  zeal,  sound  judgment  and 
discretion,  qualifications  essential  to  success. 


THE   LEVER  SPIRAL  SPRING  CO. 

A  representative,  and  one  of  the  most  noted  and  enterpris- 
ing of  those  manufacturing  concerns  which,  having  their 
works  established  outside  of  this  state,  have  been  led  to  open 
branch  houses  in  Chicago  in  order  to  participate  in  the  numer- 
ous advantages  to  be  derived  from  the  trade  that  flows  into 
this  market  from  all  sections  of  the  great  west,  is  The  Lever 
Spiral  Spring  Company,  manufacturers  of  Spiral  King  and 


Spiral  Queen  Springs,  Spiral  groove  sand  collar  axles  and 
Crown  fifth  wheels.  This  responsible  company  was  organized 
at  Oshkosh,  Wis.,  in  1887,  and  duly  incorporated,  its  officers 
at  present  being  Mr.  II.  C.  Swan  president,  and  Miss  M.  K. 
Dickinson  secretary.  An  office  was  opened  in  this  city  in 
1889,  and  its  management  intrusted  to  Miss  Dickinson,  a  lady 
of  exceptional  business  abilities,  and  in  whose  hands  the  trade  of 
the  company  from  here  has  attained  a  remarkable  develop- 
ment. The  premises  at  first  occupied  were  at  No.  375  Wabash 
avenue,  but  lately  the  office  and  salesroom  were  removed  to 
room  302  in  the  Boylston  building,  Nos.  265-269  Dearborn 
street.  They  have  an  area  of  J  5x20  feet,  and  are  neatly  fitted 
up  and  appointed,  and  provided  with  every  facility  for  the 
prompt  execution  of  all  business.  One  traveling  salesman  is 
kept  constantly  on  the  road,  and  the  trade  extends  over  all  the 
west,  northwest  and  southwest.  The  goods  of  the  company 
are  well  introduced,  and  are  favorites  alike  with  the  carriage 
manufacturer  as  well  as  the  consumer.  Their  "Crown"  liftk 
wheel  is  a  perfect  anti  rattler.  All  its  parts  are  absolutely  in- 
terchangeable, and  the  company  have  the  most  complete  line 
on  the  market,  and  can  fit  anything  that  runs  on  wheels.  The 
spiral  groove  sand  collar  is  simple  but  effectual,  and  is  the  only 
axle  ever  invented  that  will  exclude  sand;  it  will  last  twice  as 
long  as  any  other  axle.  The  "Spiral"  spring  is  the  easiest 
riding  spring  in  the  world.  These  goods  are  all  first-class, 
and  are  offered  to  the  trade  at  the  lowest  figures.  Orders 
are  promptly  filled,  and  fair  dealing  is  the  motto  of  this  reli- 
able company,  while  their  products  justly  merit  the  commen- 
dations bestowed  upon  them  by  the  trade  and  public  in  general. 


JOHN  A.  BONGARD. 

Mr.  John  A.  Bongard  is  destined  to  make  his  mark  in 
Chicago  as  an  architect  of  special  attainments.  His  hand- 
somely fitted  office  is  at  room  30,  169  La  Salle  street,  where 
he  recently  removed  from  the  Ashland  block.  He  is  prepared 
to  make  designs  for  and  estimate  on  all  classes  of  proposed 
new  buildings  for  pu  lie  and  private  use,  preparing  aH 
sketches  and  plans  for  same,  and  studiously  embodying  every 
wish  and  suggestion  of  his  clients.  His  plans  are^both-practical 
and  economical  ;  modern  ideas  are  noticeable  features,  coupled 
alike  with  symmetry  and  architectural  beauty.  His  estimates 
and  computations  are  always  accurate  and  not  exceeded  in 
actual  construction,  while  un<ier  4iis  careful  and  personal 
supervision  of  builders  and  contractors  the  specifications  are 
most  rigidly  adhered  to.  Mr.  Bongard  is  a  native  of  Wis- 
consin, and  received  his  education  in  Chicago.  He  is  exceed- 
ingly popular,  both  professionally  and  personally,  and  has  the 
most  favorable  prospects  before  him. 


THE  RASCHER  MAP  PUBLISHING  CO. 

It  history  should  be  correct  and  true  how  much  more 
important  is  it  that  maps  of  cities  and  countries  should  be 
accurate,  as  upon  these  history  is  founded  and  explained.  A 
map  publishing  firm,  with  an  established  reputation  for  accuracy 
and  exactness  is  theRascher  Map  Publishing  Company,  whose 
main  office  is  at  room  42,  No.  1 64  La  Salle  street.  Thisbusiness 
was  established  seventeen  years  ago  b/ Mr.  Charles  Rascher,  the 
manager  of  the  present  company,  which  was  incorporated  with 
ample  capital  some  years  later,  and  of  which  Mr.  Louis  V. 
Stiernberg  is  secretary,  and  W.  L.  Niehorster  isgeneral  agent. 
Th»  company  employs  a  large  staff  of  reliable  draughtsmen  and 
assistants,  and  publishes  maps  of  all  the  cities  in  the  United 
States  from  accurate  surveys  made  by  its  own  staff  of  engi- 
neers. Their  work  is  always  the  most  finished  and  complete 
in  details,  being  used  where  accuracy  is  most  essential  by  the 
fire  insurance  companies.  Each  of  the  members  of  the  com- 
pany is  a  practical  civil  engineer  and  draughtsman,  and  is 
thorough  in  his  line.  Their  reputation  is  se.  ond  to  none  in 
the  land,  and  they  enjoy  an  excellent  patronage  all  over  the 
world  where  their  reputation  is  known  The  same  firm  pub- 
lishes the  most  reliable  real  estate  maps  of  the  city  as  well  as 
of  the  county,  and  these  are  acknowledged  by  the  real  estate 
men  in  this  city  to  be  the  best  yet  put  on  the  market. 


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METROPOLIS  OF  THE 


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PRINCE'S  EUROPEAN  HOTEL. 

Chicago  is -favored  with  the  benefits  and  advantages  derived 
from  having  in  her  midst  some  of  the  best  American  hotels  in 
existence,  pronounced  by  competent  authorities  as  best  illus- 
trating in  their  management  the  modern  art  of  hotel-keeping. 
One  of  the  most  popular  on  the  South  side  is  Prince's  Europe 
an  hotel,  located  at  Nos.  277  and  279  S.  Clark  street,  corner  of 
Van  Buren  street.  This  house  (formerly  the  Van  liuren 
House)  has  been  under  the  management  of  its  present  well- 
known  proprietor,  Mr.  Simeon  D.  Prince,  since  iSSg,  and 
has  enjoyed  an  enviable  reputation  with  all  who  ever  ex- 
perienced its  hospitality.  Management  is  the  keynote  to  suc- 
cess in  the  record  of  any  hotel,  and  so  with  Prince's.  The 
proprietor  has  made  hotel-keeping  a  life  study;  he  early  took 
his  share  of  its  cares  and  responsibilities,  an  experience  which 
fully  accounts  for  the  smoothness  with  which  everything  con- 
nected with  his  present  hostelry  is  conducted.  It  constitutes 
the  third  and  fourth  floors  of  the  four  story  stone  building  at 
the  address  indicated,  and  contains  no  rooms,  and  can  ac- 
comodate  150  guests.  The  furnishings  are  all  strictly  first 
class;  the  beds  and  bedding  new  and  of  the  best  quality,  the 
rooms  large,  light  and  airy,  and  a  thorough  system  of  organi- 
zation is  enforced  by  Mr.  Prince,  who  personally  sees  after  the 
comfort  of  all  guests.  He  is  a  native  of  Massachusetts,  and 
has  been  a  highly  respected  resident  of  Chicago  for  the  past 
twenty-six  years.  Prince's  hotel  is  run  exclusively  on  the  Euro- 
pean plan,  the  following  being  the  modest  tariff;  Single  rooms 
25c  to  5Oc  per  day;  $1.2510  $1.75  per  week. 


J.   A.   McCONNELL. 

One  of  the  largest  and  most  popular  establishments  in  that 
progressive  section  of  the  city  known  as  Englewood  is  that  of 
Mr.  J.  A.  McConnell,  of  No.  646  Sixty-third  street.  This  en- 
terprising merchant  has  developed  a  business  of  very  consid- 
erable proportions  during  the  few  months  that  have  elapsed 
since  his  opening,  and  now  controls  a  first-class  patronage  in 
all  parts  of  the  city.  The  firm  name  was  at  first  Messrs.  Mc- 
Connell &  Holmes,  but,  on  the  retirement  of  the  latter  gentle- 
man in  May  last,  the  senior  partner  became  sole  proprietor. 
The  business  consists  of  a  wholesale  and  retail  trade  in  butter 
and  cheese  from  some  of  the  most  celebrated  dairies  and 
creameries  in  the  West,  eggs,  poultry,  game,  fruit,  canned 
goods;  and  on  the  i8th  of  June  last,  Mr.  McConnell  opened  a 
first-class  meat  market  on  the  premises,  and  is  now  fully  pre- 
pared to  give  the  most  perfect  satisfaction  to  his  customers  in 
•each  department.  He  carries  full  lines  of  fresh,  salt  and 
smoked  meats  as  well  as  fish  and  game  in  season,  and  has 
been  so  fortunate  as  to  secure  Mr.  C.  L.  Thomas  the  well- 
known  manager  of  Messrs.  J.  Bredin  &  Co.'s  market,  as  his 
foreman.  The  reputation  of  this  house  for  high  class  goods  is 
extending  to  all  parts  of  the  city,  and  many  of  the  most  desir- 
able retailers  and  private  families  are  becoming  its  permanent 
patrons.  Mr.  McConnell  has  a  very  handsome  and  convenient 
store,  kept  in  the  neatest  manner,  and  has  perfected  his  facil- 
ities for  the  preservaton  of  perishable  goods  in  the  finest 
condition,  large  and  elegant  ice  chests  being  provided  in  rear 
of  the  store  for  this  purpose.  He  is  a  native  of  Illinois,  and 
is  deservedly  popular  and  respected  by  all  who  know  him. 
He  constantly  endeavors  to  merit  by  the  strictest  principles  of 
commercial  probity  and  just  dealing  a  continuance  of  the  sup- 
port he  already  enjoys. 

CHICAGO  POP  CORN   FACTORY. 

A  novel  business  of  large  dimensions  and  immense  popu- 
larity is  that  of  the  Chicago  Pop  Corn  Factory,  of  which 
Mr.  J.  T.  Dalton  is  the  proprietor.  This  gentleman  estab- 
lished the  business  five  years  ago,  at  248  E.  Randolph 
street.  On  the  first  of  May  last  he  moved  to  184  East 
Indiana  street,  where  he  has  every  facility  for  prosecut- 
ing the  business.  It  seems  almost  incredible  that  so  much 
of  this  popular  article  should  be  sold,  but  Mr.  Dalton 
manufactures  over  forty  barrels  of  pop  corn  daily,  using 
for  this  purpose  three  furnaces  and  employing  eight 


hands.  He  manufactures  all  kinds  of  pop  corn  and  sweet 
parched  corn,  dealing  in  the  product,  both  wholesale  and 
retail.  His  factory  at  184  Indiana  street,  near  Clark  street, 
is  25x60  feet  in  dimensions,  occupying  ground  floor  and 
basement.  The  packing  room  is  in  the  rear  and  the  factory 
in  basement,  the  front  being  used  for  store  purposes.  The 
trade  extends  all  over  Illinois,  Iowa,  Michigan,  Minnesota, 
Texas,  Missouri,  Mississippi  and  Tennessee.  The  corn  is 
purchased  direct  from  producers  in  large  quantities,  and  the 
weekly  sales  average  over  $600.  Mr.  Dalton  is  an  active 
and  progressive  business  man.  He  was  born  in  Shelby  Co., 
Tennessee,  and  has  resided  in  Chicago  for  six  years.  He  is 
well  known  in  business  circles,  where  he  is  held  in  high 
esteem. 

F.   PRUSSING. 

The  North  side  is  in  no  way  deficient  in  its  first-class 
establishments  in  every  branch  of  trade.  In  fact,  many  of 
them  rival  in  size  and  conveniences  the  more  pretentious 
houses  of  the  city  proper.  Prominent  among  these  is  K. 
Prussing,  dealer  in  foreign  and  domestic  groceries,  at  Nos. 
51  and  53  North  State  street.  This  house  was  established 
by  the  present  proprietor  twelve  years  ago,  and  occupies  the 
ground  fiqpr  and  basement  of  the  handsome  block  at  the 
above  number,  40  by  65  feet  in  dimensions.  His  stock, 
consisting  of  a  large  and  carefully  selected  stock  of  foreign 
and  domestic,  staple  and  fancy  groceries,  wines,  liquors  and 
cordials  for  family  trade,  and  in  fact,  an  elegant  assort- 
ment of  everything  in  that  line,  is  the  largest  on  the  North 
side.  Mr.  Prussing  imports  all  of  his  own  French,  English 
and  German  goods,  hence  can  compete  with  any  house  in 
the  city,  in  price  or  quality.  His  lines  of  teas  and  coffees 
are  the  very  best,  and  his  large  family  trade  is  due  to  the 
excellence  of  all  his  goods.  lie  employs  ten  assistants  and 
four  delivery  wagons,  and  all  orders  are  promptly  and  cor- 
rectly attended  to.  To  accommodate  his  immense  trade  he 
receives  orders  by  his  telephone,  numbered  3131.  Mr. 
Prussing  is  a  native  of  Germany,  and  he  has  been  in  Chi- 
cago since  1874.  He  is  popular  in  social  and  business 
circles,  and  is  an  honored  member  of  Dearborn  Council  No. 
1105  Royal  Arcanum. 

HEINZE    BROS. 

Few  firms  on  the  North  side  are  better  qualified  to  serve 
the  interests  of  the  public  than  Messrs.  Heinze  Bros., 
dealers  in  staple  and  fancy  groceries,  at  198  Wells  street, 
corner  of  Superior  street.  The  firm  is  composed  of  Messrs. 
\V.  G.,  G.  A.  &  H.  H.  Heinze,  three  young  able  and  en- 
terprising men,  who  founded  this  concern  three  years  ago, 
and  from  the  start  have,  by  their  close  attention  to  business, 
built  up  a  large  and  remunerative  trade.  The  premises  are 
provided  with  every  modern  convenience  and  comprise  the 
ground  floor  and  basement,  each  having  dimensions  of 
25x60  feet.  The  store  is  handsomely  fitted  up  and  furnished, 
and  is  replete  with  a  large,  comprehensive  and  carefully  se- 
lected stock.  The  assortment  embraces  full  lines  of  staple 
and  fancy  groceries,  such  as  fresh  crop  China,  Japan  and 
Ceylon  teas,  Mocha,  Java,  Rio  and  Maracaibo  coffees,  pure 
spices,  ground  or  whole,  flavors,  extracts,  pickles,  sauces, 
condiments,  and  all  kinds  of  table  luxuries,  sugars,  syrups, 
the  best  brands  of  family  flour  and  prepared  cereals,  baking 
powders,  bakers  and  laundry  supplies,  etc.,  etc.;  also  fruits 
in  season  ;  nor  must  we  forget  to  include  fresh  butter,  daily 
from  the  farms,  and  which  is  carefully  kept  in  a  large  and 
well-equipped  refrigerator  for  the  purpose.  Messrs.  Heinze 
adopt  a  free  delivery  system  and  have  an  ample  force  of 
help  so  that  customers  are  not  kept  waiting,  and  orders  are 
at  all  times  sent  out  with  quick  dispatch.  They  are  all 
natives  of  Chicago,  are  enterprising  young  business  men, 
and  have  gained  success  at  the  expense  of  hard  work  and 
close  application  to  business.  It  is  to  such  enterprising 
firms  as  Messrs.  Heinze  Bros,  that  the  rapid  growth  of  this 
city  is  largely  due. 


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N.  GROSS. 

A  tailor  who  has  established  a  reputation  for  the  manufac- 
ture of  the  highest  class  of  goods,  and  the  latest  styles  is  Mr. 
N.  Gross,  whose  establishment  is  located  at  578  Milwaukee 
avenue.  Mr.  Gross  has  been  established  at  his  present  loca- 
tion since  the  beginning  of  1889,  and  has  built  a  reputa- 
tion of  the  highest  order,  lie  is  thoroughly  practical,  having 
served  his  apprenticeship  abroad,  and  having  also  followed  his 
trade  in  Chicago  tor  nineteen  years.  His  customers  unite  in 
their  praise  for  the  excellence  of  the  goods  used,  first  class 
lit  always  obtained,  and  the  superiority  of  the  workmanship. 
Mr.  Gross  occupies  a  neatly  tilted  store  on  the  ground  floor,  25 
X4O  feet  in  dimensions.  This  is  stocked  with  goods  of  all 
kinds  pertaining  to  the  business,  including  suitings  of  tweed, 
cheviot,  cassimeres,  worsted,  broadcloth  and  other  desirable 
fabrics.  Two  practical  cutters  are  constantly  employed,  and 
the  work  is  all  done  under  the  personal  supervision  of  the  pro- 
prietor, thus  securing  the  best  and  most  satisfactory  results. 
Mr.  Gross  was  born  in  Germany  and  came  to  the  United  States 
when  but  fourteen  years  of  age.  He  has  resided  in  Chicago 
for  twenty-two  years,  and  is  known  as  a  business  man  of  ster- 
ling worth  and  unquestionable  integrity.  Mr.  Gross  is  a  prom- 
inent member  of  the  Knights  of  Pythias,  Knights  of  Honor,  I. 
O.  B.  B.,  I.  O  S.  B.  and  Sons  of  Israel.  His  friends  are 
numerous  and  his  trade  extensive. 


H.   LANGE. 

One  of  the  most  practical  and  responsible  carriage  trimmers 
in  Chicago  is  Mr.  H.  Lange,  who  is  located  in  business  at 
6 1  Wendell  street.  Mr.  Lange  has  been  established  in  business 
for  fifteen  years.  He  was  first  located  at  Green  Bay,  Wiscon- 
sin, but  came  to  Chicago  about  thirteen  years  ago  and  located 
in  business  at  262  Michigan  street.  He  occupied  the  present 
premises  about  five  years  ago,  and  has  since  had  a  large  and  grow 
ing  business  connection.  His  establishment  is  provided  with 
everything  necessary  to  carrying  on  the  business  successfully 
and  properly,  and  he  employs  only  experienced  and  competent 
help.  Mr.  Lange  was  born  in  Germany,  and  learned  his  trade 
in  the  old  country.  He  is  a  practical  carriage  trimmer  and 
repairer,  and  carries  on  this  business  with  great  success.  He 
does  all  his  work  with  promptness  and  dispatch,  and  in  the 
most  practical  manner.  Mr.  Lange  has  had  a  wide  experience, 
and  is  a  skilled  and  thorough  mechanic.  He  has  numerous 
friends  and  acquaintances  who  hold  him  in  the  highest  esteem, 
and  his  business  connections  are  of  the  finest  and  most  flatter- 
ing character.  He  has  many  patrons,  who  are  pleased  to  con- 
tinue to  patronize  him  on  account  of  his  excellent  work  and 
unquestioned  integrity. 


ADOLPH  SCHWARTZ  &  CO. 

The  meat  and  provision  trade  is  well  represented  in  this 
city.  The  business  has  fortunately  fallen  into  the  hands  of 
men  who  take  pride  in  securing  for  their  patrons  the  best 
that  can  be  obtained  at  the  abbatoirs  and  wholesale  mar- 
kets. One  of  the  best  meat  and  provision  stores  on  the 
West  side  of  the  city  is  that  of  Adolph  Schwartz  &  Co.,  373 
Loomis  street.  These  gentlemen  have  been  established  in 
the  present  location  for  two  years,  and  have  succeeded  in 
establishing  a  leading  and  very  substantial  business.  The 
firm  is  composed  of  Mr.  Adolph  Schwartz,  who  was  born  in 
Germany,  and  learned  the  butcher  trade  thoroughly  in  all  its 
branches ;  in  fact  it  might  almost  be  said  he  was  reared  in 
the  business.  He  came  to  America  in  1880,  and  after  a  year's 
residence  in  Milwaukee  settled  in  Chicago,  with  whose  in- 
terest he  has  been  identified  ever  since.  Mr.  Jacob  Colin, 
his  partner,  is  also  a  German  who  has  lived  in  America  for 
two  and  a  half  years,  and  all  of  this  time  in  Chicago. 
These  gentlemen  are  very  cordial  and  popular ;  they  have 
hosts  of  friends,  and  are  considered  thoroughly  reliable  by  all 
who  know  or  have  dealings  with  them.  Their  business  is 
quite  extensive,  they  have  a  large  store,  25x50  feet,  splen- 
didly fitted  up  and  stocked  with  the  best  the  markets  afford. 


They  carry  the  finest  beef,  mutton,  veal,  pork  and  poultry 
that  caji  be  had,  and  in  season  game  and  fish  are.always  on 
hand.  They  also  handle  vegetables,  fruits,  berries,  melons, 
etc.  Their  selected  hams,  bacon  and  sausages  are  the  best 
to  be  found  in  the  city,  and  every  customer's  interest  is 
studied  carefully.  They  have  a  splendid  ice  chest,  with 'a 
capacity  of  one  and  a  half  tons,  where  all  supplies  are  kept 
in  the  most  perfect  manner  during  the  hot  season.  They 
own  their  own  delivery  wagon,  and  goods  are  delivered 
promptly  to  all  parts  of  the  city. 


W.  F.  BACH. 

There  are  very  few  articles  which  have  occupied  the  at- 
tention of  inventors  to  such  a  degree  as  washing  machines. 
The  field  is  a  tempting  one,  because  of  the  universal  de- 
mand, and  because  of  the  great  reward  that  is  to  be  gained 
by  the  production  of  a  really  good  article,  at  a  reasonable 
price.  In  this  connection,  we  have  to  call  the  attention  of 
our  readers  to  a  new  invention  in  this  line  by  Mr.  W,  F. 


Bach  of  No.  103  S.  Canal  street,  and  which  possesses  such 
advantages  that  it  is  sure  to  become  the  household  washer  of 
the  future.  Some  of  these  are :  the  ease  with  which  it  can 
be  worked,  the  thorough  manner  in  which  it  operates,  the 
reduction  of  wear  and  tear,  its  compactness,  its  lightness, 
its  imperviousness  to  rust,  rot  or  leakage,  and  its  durabiU 
ity, — qualities  which  at  once  commend  themselves  to  the  anx- 
ious housekeeper,  as  of  the  utmost  importance  in  articles  so 
constantly  in  use  as  these.  Every  part  is  interchangeable, 
and  if  fractured  can  be  replaced  at  a  small  cost.  Mr.  Bach 
is  an  expert  machinist,  and  has  given  his  special  attention 
to  the  production  of  a  washer  that  will  meet  the  require- 
ments of  all.  Although  his  letters  patent  are  but  of  recent 
issue,  he  has  already  many  testimonials  from  the  most  de- 
sirable quarters  as  to  the  efficiency  of  his  invention.  He  is  a 
German  by  birth,  and  emigrated  to  Chicago  in  1884,  estab- 
lishing his  present  business  six  years  later.  He  is  an  es- 
teemed member  of  the  Masonic  order,  as  well  as  of  the 
Foresters,  and  has  won  the  sincere  respect  of  all  classes  of 
the  community  for  his  originally,  urbanity  and  integrity. 

C.  F.   RITTERSHAUS. 

The  North  part  of  the  city  is  well  supplied  with  first- 
class  markets,  and  one  of  the  most  popular  is  located  at  No. 
<)0i  Clybourn  avenue,  the  splendid  appointed  meat  market 
of  Mr.  C.  F.  Rittershaus,  who  deals  in  all  kinds  of  fresh, 
salt  and  smoked  meats,  sausages,  etc.,  and  handles  all  kinds 
of  poultry  in  season.  Mr.  Rittershaus  established  his  present 
business  five  years  ago,  and  in  1890  built  his  present  hand- 
some building  at  the  above  number,  30x75  feet  in  size.  He 
occupies  the  ground  floor  and  basement.  The  store  is  hand- 
somely fitted  and  finished  in  ash,  with  marble  top  counters, 
large  coolers  and  every  convenience.  Mr.  Rittershaus'  trade 
is  very  extensive  and  increasing,  he  now  employing  four  as- 
sistants, who  are  kept  busy.  He  was  born  in  Germany  and 
has  resided  in  Chicago  for  fifteen  years,  where  he  has  made 
many  friends  by  his  honesty  and  industry. 


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OTTO  N.  HARDEKOPF. 

Mr.  Otto'  N.  Hardekopf  is  one  of  the  oldest  established 
and  most  favorably  known  undertakers  and  embalmers  in  the 
city.  He  has  been  established  in  the  business  for  fifteen 
years,  and  has  a  record  for  honorable  dealing  and  courteous 
treatment.  Mr.  Hardekopf  is  a  native  of  Germany,  and  has 
resided  in  Chicago  since  1865.  He  has  a  large  patronage, 
and  is  most  highly  esteemed  by  all  who  know  him.  He 
conducts  a  first-class  undertaking  business,  having  the  best 
selection  of  caskets,  coffins  and  cases  to  be  obtained,  to- 
gether with  all  necessary  supplies  for  the  funeral.  His 
place  of  business  is  on  Milwaukee  avenue  from  No.  1479  to 
1481,  and  here  he  has  a  splendid  building  divided  to  suit 
the  needs  of  his  business.  The  dimensions  are  50x100  feet, 
part  being  used  as  a  wareroom  and  office,  and  the  balance 
as  a  livery  and  boarding  stable.  Mr.  Hardekopf  has  six- 
teen horses  and  some  very  fine  carriages,  also  a  magnificent 
hearse,  which  cost  over  $2,000.  He  has  also  a  number  of 
horses  taken  to  board  at  his  stable.  He  employs  regularly 
an  assistant  undertaker,  six  men,  and  does  a  thriving  busi- 
ness. His  stables  are  finely  fitted  up,  and  he  has  a  great 
many  regular  customers.  Mr.  Hardekopf  is  a  practical  em- 
.balmer  and  funeral  director,  and  conducts  his  business  in  a 
gentlemanly  and  sympathetic  manner.  His  treatment  of  his 
patrons  is  both  liberal  and  courteous,  and  in  everything  he 
is  a  business  man  and  gentleman  of  the  most  exalted 
character. 


HEALEY  &  KEATS. 

One  of  the  neatest  and  most  popular  drugstores  on  the 
north  side,  is  that  of  Healey  &  Keats,  at  No.  44  Wells 
street,  near  the  Northwestern  depot.  The  business  of  this 
house  has  been  established  for  nine  years,  being  founded  by 
Mr.  H.  J.  Bates,  the  former  proprietor.  About  four  months 
ago  Mr.  Bates  disposed  of  his  interest  to  the  present  pro- 
prietors, who  have  taken  hold  energetically  and  with  every 
possible  omen  of  success.  They  are  young  men  of  business 
ability  and  social  standing.  They  have  been  educated  in 
the  best  school  of  the  kind  in  the  country,  the  Chicago  Col- 
lege of  Pharmacy;  and  they  bring  special  fitness  to  bear  on 
their  venture.  They  are  members  of  the  Illinois  State 
Pharmaceutical  Society,  and  the  Illinois  Pharmaceutical 
Association.  The  store  is  20x40  feet  in  dimensions,  and  is 
elegantly  fitted  up  with  plate  glass  windows,  show  cases  and 
large  marble  soda  fountain  of  the  finest  make.  Their  stock 
is  fresh  and  well  selected,  consisting  of  all  kinds  of  pure 
drugs  and  chemicals,  toilet  articles,  brushes,  fancy  articles, 
perfumes,  physicians'  and  surgeons'  supplies,  proprietary 
articles  and  druggists'  sundries  of  all  kinds.  They  are  the 
proprietors  of  a  compound  that  has  already  gained  consid- 
erable prominence  as  being  of  great  merit — the  Healey  & 
Keats'  Wild  Cherry  Balsam.  They  make  a  specialty  of  com- 
pounding physicians'  prescriptions,  giving  personal  attention 
to  the  matter,  and  guaranteeing  the  use  of  pure  drugs. 
Two  competent  assistants  are  employed,  and  the  patronage 
is  large  and  is  making  a  steady  increase.  The  proprietors 
are  worthy  every  confidence,  and  merit  the  richest  success. 


JOHN  C.   RICE. 

In  all  localities  the  convenience  of  a  well  stocked  hard- 
ware, tin  and  stove  store  is  appreciated,  and  the  more  ex- 
tensive the  stock  to  select  from  the  greater  convenience.  A 
splendid  establishment  of  this  kind  is  that  of  Mr.  John  C. 
Rice  of  No.  494  Wells  street,  who  carries  a  large  line  of 
the  best  makes  of  stoves,  heaters,  ranges,  shelf  and  builders' 
hardware,  house  furnishing  goods,  etc.,  and  is  also  manu- 
facturer of  everything  in  the  line  of  tin,  copper  and  sheet 
iron  ware,  does  jobbing  of  all  kinds,  cleans  and  repairs 
furnaces,  and  in  fact  everything  pertaining  to  his  line  of 
business.  Mr.  Rice  opened  in  business  ten  years  ago,  and 
his  trade  increased  so  rapidly  that  five  years  ago  he 


moved  to  his  present  quarters,  which  he  owns,  and 
occupies  the  main  floor  and  basement,  each  25  by  60  feet  in 
size,  for  his  business.  The  main  floor  is  used  for  his  office 
and  show  rooms,  and  are  neatly  and  conveniently  arranged 
for  the  line  of  goods  handled.  The  basement  serves  as  his 
extensive  workshop,  where  six  men  are  employed  in  the 
manufacturing  line,  making  a  specialty  of  roofing,  spouting, 
guttering  and  jobbing  of  all  kinds.  Mr.  Rice  is  a  Penn- 
sylvanian  by  birth,  and  has  resided  in  Chicago  for  twenty- 
years,  where  he  has  built  up  an  extensive  trade  and  made 
hosts  of  friends. 

GEORGE  FRASER. 

This  city  has  many  business  houses  that  have  had  a  long 
and  successful  career  and  stand  in  the  front  rank  in  their 
respective  localties.  Among  these  there  is  notably  worthy 
of  mention  the  old  established  and  reliable  confectionery  and 
bakery  establishment  of  Mr.  George  Fraser.  This  business 
was  established  twenty-six  years  ago  by  Mr.  Fraser,  who 
began  the  business  and  was  doing  well  when  the  great  lire 
came,  devouring  everything  in  1871.  After  this  he  erected 
the  neat  two-story  brick  structure  he  now  occupies  at  409^ 
Division  street,  where  he  has  ample  accommodations  and 
every  convenience  in  his  splendid  establishment  which  is 
50x100  feet  in  dimensions.  Mr.  Frazer  occupies  for  busi- 
ness purposes  the  ground  floor  and  basement  of  this  build- 
ing, having  his  bakery  in  the  basement  and  rear  and  the 
store  on  the  ground  floor  front.  This  he  has  stocked  with 
the  finest  cakes,  pies,  buns,  rolls  and  pastry  of  all  kinds, 
also  confectionery,  etc.  Mr.  Fraser  uses  only  the  finest 
materials  in  his  work  ,and  is  thus  enabled  to  guarantee  sat- 
isfaction. He  has  a  large  patronage,  and  his  goods  are 
well  known  for  their  superiority  in  all  parts  of  the  north  side. 
He  employs  ten  experienced  bakers  and  helpers  and  every- 
thing is  in  every  way  first-class.  Mr.  Fraser  was  born  in 
Scotland,  and  came  to  this  city  thirty  years  ago.  He  is 
well  known  in  business  circles,  and  is  a  heavy  holder  of 
real  estate.  His  business  is  popular  and  constantly  in- 
creasing. 


EDWARD   MALAM. 

The  well  appointed,  handsome,  attractive  establishment  of 
Mr.  Edward  Malam,  wholesale  and  retail  grocer,  is  one  of 
the  largest  and  most  prominent  on  Milwaukee  avenue.  The 
premises,  two  stores  adjoining  each  other,  have  a  combined 
area  of  40x100  feet,  well  equipped  with  every  facility  for 
meeting  all  the  demands  of  the  large  and  growing  trade 
with  which  it  is  favored.  Mr.  Malam  established  the 
splendid  business  he  is  now  conducting  at  274  Blue  Island 
avenue  in  1873,  and  six  years  later  secured  and  removed  to 
the  very  desirable  double  building  now  occupied  at  250  and 
252  Milwaukee  avenue.  An  immense  stock  of  goods  is 
carried,  embracing  everything  in  the  line  of  imported  and 
domestic  fancy  and  staple  groceries  of  a  superior  quality, 
and  which  has  been  selectede  xpressly  for  a  first-class  custom. 
A  specialty  is  made  of  choice  China  and  Japan  teas  and 
Mocha,  Java  and  South  American  coffees,  family  and  pastry 
flour,  hermetically  sealed  goods  in  tin  and  glass,  table  lux- 
uries, preserves,  condiments,  pure  spices,  and  creamery  and 
dairy  butter,  fresh  eggs,  etc.  The  wholesale  trade  comes 
from  the  city  and  the  state,  and  also  Michigan,  Indiana  and 
Wisconsin,  while  the  flourishing  retail  trade  is  of  the  most 
substantial  character,  and  is  growing  in  importance  and 
magnitude.  Mr.  Malam,  who  was  born  in  England,  is  a 
gentleman  in  the  prime  of  life.  He  has  lived  in  this  city 
since  1872,  and  during  his  business  career  always  enjoyed 
the  unbounded  confidence  of  all  having  dealings  with  his 
house.  He  selects  his  stock  of  goods  with  care,  and  patrons 
are  always  assured  of  receiving  the  finest  and  best  at  the 
lowest  price.  Six  clerks  are  employed,  and  three  teams  call 
for  and  deliver  goods  in  any  part  of  the  city,  steamboat 
docks  and  railroad  depots,  without  extra  charge. 


METROPOLIS  OF  THE 

-= — WEST. 


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SCHNIEDEWEND   &    LEE   COMPANY. 

There  is  no  branch  of  mechanical  industry  in 
which  the  march  of  progress  has  been  more  ap- 
parent than  in  that  devoted  to  the  manufacture 
of  printing  presses.  In  this  connection  we  desire 
to  here  make  special  reference  to  the  old  estab- 
lished and  reliable  house  of  Schniedewend  &  I.ee 
Company,  303  and  305  Dearborn  street,  and 
whose  factory  is  located  at  Nos.  2529  to  2547 
I.eo  street.  mll  was  founded  twenty-one  years 
ago,  and  has  always  maintained  a  leading  and 
foremost  position  in  the  ranks  of  the  trade. 
The  Challenge  Machine  Works,  which  were  com- 
pleted in  1890,  are  loo  by  200  feet,  with  an  ell 
36x60  feet  for  blacksmith  shop  and  power ;  the 
floor  space  occupied  is  over  60,000  square  feet. 
They  are  fully  equipped  with  all  the  latest  im- 
proved machinery  and  appliances,  including  a 
complete  electric  light  plant,  and  Sturtevant  sys- 
tem of  heating,  which  is  also  arranged  for  cool- 
ing in  summer,  so  that  the  works  can  be  kept 
at  an  even  temperature  the  year  round.  A 
force  of  150  skilled  workmen  are  employed  in 
the  manufacture  of  printing  presses,  paper  cut- 
ters, electrotype  and  stereotype  machinery, 
shafting,  pulleys,  engines  and  boilers,  and,  in 
fact,  nearly  every  machine  required  by  printers, 
electrotypers,  photoengravers  and  their  kindred 
trades.  Among  the  machines  which  have  given 
Schniedewend  &  I.ee  Company  a  world  wide  rep- 
utation, we  may  mention  the  celebrated  Chal- 
lenge job  presses,  the  Schniedewend  &  I.ee  Gor- 
don job  presses,  Challenge  lever  and  power  paper 
cutters  and  Advance  paper  cutters.  A  notable 
feature  of  the  job  presses  manufactured  by  Schniedewend  & 
I.ee  Company  is  the  high  speed  at  which  they  may  be  run 
without  injury  or  undue  wear.  It  is  no  uncommon  thing  to 
see  their  eight  medium  presses  running  at  3,500  per  hour, 
while  other  sizes  may  be  safely  run  at  as  high  speeds  as  the 
sheets  can  be  handled.  Every  machine  is  fully  tested  in  ac- 


tual  use  before  being  shipped,  and  is  guaranteed  as  to  quality 
of  material  and  workmanship.  The  product  of  the  Challenge 
I'ress  Works  is  about  a  quarter  million  dollars  per  annum, 
and  it  is  expected  to  reach  twice  this  amount  the  coming  year. 
Their  trade  extends  all  over  the  United  States  and  Canada, 
Brazil,  Australia  and  some  parts  of  Europe,  and  Schniede- 
wend &  I.ee  Company  are  deservedly  looked  upon  as 
among  the  leaders  in  this  important  line  of  industry. 


H.    BUTT   &   CO. 

The  firm,  H.  Butt  &  Co.,  has  been  long  enough 
established  to  inspire  their  patrons  with  confidence  that 
they  will  still  continue  to  serve  them  in  the  same  faithful, 
conscientious  way  that  they  have  adopted  since  they 
opened  their  doors  at  102  La  Salle  street,  three  years 
ago.  But  recently  they  moved  to  larger  and  more 
commodious  premises  at  205  Wells  street,  and  here  they 
have  an  ample  store  on  the  ground  floor,  25x60  feet  in 
dimensions,  with  a  large  yard  and  stables  in  the  rear. 
In  addition  to  carrying  a  large  stock  of  hay,  grain  and 
mill  feed,  they  also  have  all  kinds  of  anthracite  and 
biliiniinous  coal  from  the  best  Lehigh,  Lackawnna  and 
other  leading  mines,  all  thoroughly  screened;  and  also 
wood  by  the  cord  or  basket,  cut  or  sawed  to  any  desired 
size.  Their  business  is  wholesale  and  retail,  and  prices 
are  reduced  for  large  quantities,  though  tne  retail  prices 
are  considerably  lower  than  those  charged  in  some  sec- 
tions of  the  city.  They  deliver  all  gooos  free,  and  their 
coal  always  weighs  2,000  pounds  to  the  ton.  They  also 
do  a  large  express  business,  employing  several  teams 
and  careful  hands  in  the  removal  of  furniture  or  break- 
able articles.  Their  stables  for  this  purpose  are  at  tin- 
rear  of  ibi  Wells  street.  The  firm  consists  of  Mr. 
H.  Butt  and  Mr.  Wm.  Driscoll,  both  young  men  and 
both  natives  of  this  state,  and  their  close  attention  to 
business  has  secured  for  them  a  long  list  of  influential 
friends. 


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THE  5 


L.   F.   REMBOLD. 

Thanks  to  the  prosperity  of  our  great  America,  it  is  no 
longer  the  very  wealthy  who  are  enabled  to  indulge  in  the 
convenience  of  a  good  watch,  and  it  is  few  persons  we  meet 
who  are  not  supplied  with  one.  Necessarily  the  manufact- 
ure and  sale  of  watches  form  no  inconsiderable  part  of  the 
business  of  the  day,  and  in  that  line  none  better  are  known 


in  the  city  than  Mr.  L.  K.  Rembold,  practical  watchmaker, 
at  No.  225  Dearborn  street,  in  the  Temple  Court  building, 
opposite  the  Post  Office, who  makes  a  specialty  of  fine  watch 
repairing.  Mr.  Rembold  is  a  practical  mechanic,  has  had 
years  of  experience  and  his  work  at  all  times  is  known  to  be 
perfectly  reliable.  He  carries  an  immense  stock  of  optical 
goods  of  all  kinds, and  which  lie  sells  at  most  reasonable  prices 
and  absolutely  guarantees.  Me  is  a  courteous  gentleman  and 
visitors  are  cordially  invited  to  give  him  a  call.  He  makes 
a  specialty  of  fine  repairing,  and  his  references  are  unexcep- 
tionable, among  which  may  be  mentioned  some  of  our  most 
prominent  citizens.  Mr.  L.  K.  Rembold  was  born  and 
raised  in  Switzerland,  the  home  of  watchmaking.  He  has 
spent  a  life  time  in  acquiring  his  valuable  experience  in  this 
industry. 

GRACE  VARNISH  COMPANY. 

The  importance  of  Chicago  as  a  manufacturing  center  is 
becoming  recognized  the  world  over,  and  its  houses  doing  a 
manufacturing  business,  in  various  lines,  have  become  leaders 
i-i  trade  circles  occupying  the  foremost  rank  for  superior  goods 
.ind  moderate  prices.  One  of  the  best  known  and  well-estab- 
lished companies  of  the  city  is  the  Grace  Varnish  Company, 
manufacturers  of  fine  varnishes,  whose  establishment  is  located 
at  119  and  127  Larrabee  street.  This  business  was  established 
by  Grace  &  Co.  about  ten  years  ago.  In  1890  the  business  had 
so  increased  that  it  was  thought  advisable  to  incorporate,  to 
more  readily  handle  the  business.  This  was  done  and  Mr. 
Parker  Grace  was  made  president  and  \Vm.  Mr.  Swannell 
secretary  and  treasurer.  The  premises  occupied  for  business 
are  ample  in  all  respects  and  thoroughly  equipped  with  all 
necessary  machinery  for  the  manufacture  of  fine  varnishes,  a 
specialty  being  made  of  coach,  agricultural  and  furniture  var- 
nishes. Of  these  the  company  manufacture  great  quantities 
and  do  a  thriving  business,  having  a  large  city  and  country 
trade.  They  keep  on  the  road  a  number  of  traveling  salesmen 
who  visit  the  trade  and  sell  to  the  dealers  of  the  West  and 
Northwest  many  hundreds  of  gallons  of  the  superior  manufac- 
tures of  this  company.  This  house  has  a  reputation  of  manu- 
facturing an  extra  fine  and  reliable  varnish  much  in  use  by  our 
leading  carriage-makers.  The  gentlemen  at  the  head  of  this 
enterprise  have  a  high  reputation  for  ability  and  standing. 


They  are  well  known  in  business  and  general  trade  circles,  and 
are  held  in  the  highest  esteem.  Mr.  Parker  Grace  is  a  native 
of  Cincinnati,  Ohio,  and  has  resided  in  Chicago  twenty  years. 
Mr.  Wm.  Swannell  was  born  at  Kankakee,  and  is  well  and 
favorably  known  in  this  city. 


E.  A.  ROSENE. 

It  is  a  good  many  years  now  since  Mr.  E.  A.  Kosene 
established  a  pharmacy  on  the  North  side.  In  1883  he 
died  and  his  estate  decided  to  continue  the  business,  which 
they  have  since  done  under  the  very  able  management  of  Mr. 
Axel  E.  Th.  I.etzler,  who  is  pharmacist  in  charge.  The 
store  is  situated  at  318  E.  Division  street,  at  the  corner  of 
Sedgwick  street,  and  is  one  of  the  most  attractive  in  the 
neighborhood,  being  22x50  feet  in  dimensions  and  titled  up 
in  the  most  approved  style  with  every  possible  convenience 
for  the  successful  prosecution  of  the  business.  Special  at- 
tention is  paid  to  the  compounding  of  physicians'  prescrip- 
tions and  a  well-appointed  pharmacy  is  set  apart  for  the 
purpose,  but  more  than  this,  Mr.  Letzler  manufactures  all 
his  own  tinctures,  essences  and  extracts,  so  that  there  can  be 
no  possibility  of  impurity  or  inaccuracy.  The  stock  is  very 
comprehensive  and  embraces  a  full  line  of  pure  drugs  and 
chemicals,  toilet  requisites, perfumes,  soaps,  brushes,  combs, 
and  sponges,  chamois,  powders  and  cosmetiques,  mineral 
waters,  pure  wines  and  liquors  for  medicinal  purposes,  sick 
room  necessaries,  surgical  appliances  and  everything  that  is 
to  be  found  in  a  first-class  drug  store.  Mr.  I.etzler  is  a 
native  of  Sweden  and  in  1884  came  to  t>his  country.  He  was 
formerly  in  business  in  Rockford,  111.,  having  left  there 
three  and  a  half  years  ago  to  come  to  this  city.  He  is  a 
gentleman  who  has  always  been  conspicuous  for  his  courteous 
manners  and  has  made  himself  deservedly  popular  in  the 
community,  being  regarded  as  one  of  the  most  reliable  men 
in  his  profession.  Two  polite  and  skilled  assistants  are  in 
the  store  to  attend  to  customers  at  ail  hours  and  devote  their 
undivided  attention  to  their  duties.  The  trade  is  continually 
increasing  and  the  class  of  patrons  is  of  the  best. 


L.   E.   NELSON   &  CO. 

A  leading  hardware  firm  on  the  North  side  is  L.  E.  Nelson 
&  Co.  of  70  N.  Clark  street,  which  has  now  been  in  exist- 
ence for  ten  years,  having  been  originally  established  by 

Nelson  &  Bellhorn,  but 
in  1883  Mr.  Nelson  suc- 
ceeded and  has  since 
continued  it  alone.  In 
that  year  he  moved  to 
his  present  location,  hav- 
ing previously  been  at 
231  N.  Clark  street. 
His  store  is  20x100  feet 
and  comprises  the 
ground  floor  and  base- 
ment. The  ground  Hoor  is  devoted  to  his  salesroom  and  contains 
an  imposing  display  of  cooking  and  heating  stoves  and  ranges 
of  all  descriptions,  tinware,  hollow-ware,  enamel  ware, 
cutlery,  builders'  and  shelf  hardware,  asbestos  lining, 
carpenters'  and  mechanics'  tools  and  house  furnishing  goods 
generally.  The  basement  is  used  as  a  workshop,  where  all 
kinds  of  jobbing,  repairing  and  tin  work  are  done  to  order. 
Guttering  and  spouting  are  a  specialty  and  all  work  guar- 
anteed, estimates  being  given  and  contracts  furnished.  His 
specialty  is  what  is  known  as  the  celebrated  "Svenska  I'latt- 
pannor,"  or  Swedish  pancake  griddle,  which  is  his  own 
patent  and  has  a  sale  all  over  the  United  States.  The 
price  is  fifty  cents,  with  a  liberal  discount  to  dealers.  An 
ample  stock  is  always  kept  on  hand  to  meet  all  demands. 
He  supplies  them  wholesale  and  retail  in  any  quantity.  His 
store  is  open  evenings,  and  he  is  always  willing  to  show 
goods  whether  purchased  or  not.  Mr.  Nelson  was  born  in 
Sweden. 


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MRS.  J.   F.  SER  VIS. 

One  of  the  best  known  confectioners  in  the  city  is  Mrs.  J.  F. 
Ser  Vis.  whose  confections  are  much  sought  after.  The  busi- 
ness was  established  in  1881  by  Mr.  J.  F.  Ser  Vis  and  contin- 
ued by  him  until  his  death  in  i8gt,  when  his  widow,  Mrs.  J 
K.  Ser  Vis,  continued  the  business  to  the  intense  satisfaction 
of  the  many  patrons  of  the  house.  Mrs.  Ser  Vis  is  a  lady  of 
charming  manner  and  excellent  business  tact  and  judgment, 
and  she  manages  the  affairs  of  the  house  in  the  most  creditable 
manner,  and  is  rapidly  extending  the  trade.  The  main  store  is 
at  65  N.  Clark  street,  and  a  popular  branch  store  is  conducted 
at  Eighteenth  and  Wabash  avenue,  Havlin's  Theater.  The  store 
on  Clark  street  is  neatly  fitted  up,  has  glass  wall  and  counter  show 
cases  and  a  fine  ice  cream  parlor.  From  five  to  seven  practi- 
cal and  experienced  confectioners  are  employed,  and  the  house 
enjoys  a  reputation  for  the  superior  excellence  of  its  products. 
As  none  but  the  finest  and  best  materials  are  used,  satisfaction 
is  in  every  way  guaranteed.  Candies  are  made  every  day,  and 
a  full  assortment  of  all  kinds  of  ice  cream  and  ices  are  kept 
constantly  on  hand.  The  prices  are  moderate,  and  there  is 
constantly  a  liberal  demand  for  the  goods.  All  orders  are 
promptly  filled  and  delivered  to  any  part  of  the  city.  The 
success  achieved  by  Mrs.  Ser  Vis  is  substantial  and  well 
deserved. 


B.   GRIMM. 

The  needs  of  a  large  city  are  so  varied  and  many  that 
they  are  best  supplied  by  those  who  give  their  attention  to 
some  specialty.  Among  all  the  various  lines  of  business 
there  is  none  that  gives  more  satisfaction  than  a  first-class 
butter,  dairy  produce  and  cheese  depot.  Such  an  one  is 
that  of  Mr.  15.  Grimm,  whose  place  of  business  is  at  521 
W.  Twelfth  street.  Here  Mr.  Grimm  has  a  large  and 
neatly  fitted  store,  where  he  carries  a  select  stock  of  butter, 
eggs  and  cheese,  together  with  other  dairy  products.  He 
receives  his  goods  fresh  daily,  and  keeps  them  in  the  best 
manner  in  large  and  conveniently  arranged  refrigerators. 
The  butter  is  from  the  best  creamery,  a  specialty  being  made 
of  the  finest  grade  of  Wisconsin  butter,  sold  in  large  or 
small  pails.  Mr.  Grimm  has  a  large  local  patronage  of  the 
most  desirable  character,  and  also  retails  to  many  customers 
all  over  the  city.  He  has  quite  a  reputation  for  his  goods  and 
his  business  is  growing  daily.  He  has  his  own  delivery 
team  and  attends  strictly  to  his  own  business,  thus  giving 
assurance  to  his  customers  of  the  continued  standard  and 
excellence  of  his  goods.  Mr.  Grimm  is  a  native  of  Germany, 
who  has  resided  in  Chicago  only  three  years ;  in  that  time  he 
has  made  numerous  friends  and  acquaintances,  who  hold  him 
in  the  highest  esteem,  lie  has  an  established  reputation 
with  both  business  men  and  customers  for  the  strictest  hon- 
esty and  integrity. 

ANDREW  SCHERER. 

It  belongs  to  Mr.  Andrew  Scherer  to  boast  of  one  of  the 
leading  and  best  equipped  pharmacies  on  the  North  side. 
The  store  which  is  neat  and  well  ordered  is  located  at  the 
corner  of  State  and  Division  streets,  and  has  been  occupied 
by  Mr.  Scherer  for  five  years,  though  he  has  been  established 
since  1875.  The  size  of  the  store  is  25x50  feet,  and  it  is 
situated  on  a  busy  corner,  doing  a  large  trade  and  maintain- 
ing a  good  class  of  patronage.  1'hysicians'  prescriptions  and 
family  recipes  are  here  compounded  in  the  most  careful  and 
accurate  manner,  in  every  instance  from  absolutely  pure  in- 
gredients, while  bottom  prices  always  prevail.  M'r.  Scherer 
himself  presides  over  the  prescription  department  and  labor- 
atory,and  two  experienced  assistants  are  also  employed  at  all 
hours.  A  large  and  carefully  selected  stock  is  constantly 
carried  embracing,  besides  pure  drugs  and  chemicals, standard 
proprietary  medicines  of  all  kinds,  also  acids,  extracts, herbs, 
roots, barks, medicinal  liquors,  mineral  waters,  pharmaceutical 
specialties  in  great  variety,  also  a  full  and  fine  assortment 
of  toilet  articles,  perfumes,  fancy  soaps,  sponges,  chamois, 
and  choice  cigars  and  everything  that  comes  under  the  head 


of  druggists'  sundries.  Mr.  Scherer  is  a  middle-aged  gentle- 
man, and  a  native  of  this  city.  In  his  early  days  he  gradu- 
ated from  the  Chicago  College  of  Pharmacy,  class  1875.  He 
fully  merits  the  large  measure  of  popular  favor  he  enjoys, 
being  at  all  times  courteous  and  ever  anxious  to  please. 

JOHN    A.   BONGARD. 

Mr.  John  A.  Bongard  is  destined  to  make  his  mark  in 
Chicago  as  an  architect  of  special  attainments.  His  hand- 
somely fitted  office  is  at  room  30,  169  La  Salle  street,  where 
he  recently  removed  from  the  Ashtand  block.  He  is  prepared 
to  make  designs  for  and  estimate  on  all  classes  of  proposed 
new  buildings  for  public  and  private  use,  preparing  all  sketches 
and  plans  for  same,  and  studiously  embodying  every  wish  and 
suggestion  of  his  client.  His  plans  are  both  practical  and 
economical;  modern  ideas  are  noticeable  features,  coupled 
alike  with  symmetry  and  architectural  beauty.  Jlis  estimates 
and  computations  are  always  accurate  and  not  exceeded  in 
actual  construction,  while  under  his  careful  and  personal 
supervision  of  builders  and  contractors  the  specifications  are 
most  rigidly  adhered  to.  Mr.  Bongard  is  a  native  of  Wiscon- 
sin, and  received  his  education  in  Chicago.  He  is  exceed- 
ingly popular,  both  professionally  and  personally,  and  has  the 
most  favorable  prospects  before  him. 

R.   B.   HAAKER. 

A  very  prosperous  and  enterprising  establishment  on  the 
North  side  is  the  "Eagle"  Boot  and  Shoe  Store  of  Mr.  R.  B. 
Haaker,  at  the  corner  of  Wells  and  Oak  streets.  This  busi- 
ness was  originally  opened  in  1878,  and  was  removed  to  the 
present  location  in  May,  1891,  being  previously  at  307  and 
309  Wells  street.  Business  had  increased  to  such  an  extent 
that  more  commodious  quarters  were  imperative,  hence  the 
removal  to  the  handsomely  fitted  "Eagle"  boot  and  shoe 
store  now  occupied.  The  premises  comprise  the  ground  floor 
and  basement,  40x60  feet  in  size,  at  the  above  number,  with 
the  work  room  in  the  rear.  Mr.  Haaker  carries  an  immense  stock 
at  all  times  of  the  best  footwear  in  ladies',  gents' and  children's 
sizes,  and  makes  a  specialty  of  fine  custom  work  and  repairing, 
using  the  invisible  patch.  Mr.  Haaker  is  German  by  birth, 
has  been  in  Chicago  twenty-two  years,  is  very  popular  and  a 
member  of  the  National  Union,  the  Turners  and  Mutual  Aid 
Protective  Association. 


JOHN   BUCKLEY. 

In  few  branches  of  trade  has  the  march  of  progress  wrought 
such  a  veritable  revolution  of  late  years  as  in  the  stove  and 
kindred  lines  of  business.  What  with  invention,  improve- 
ment and  the  development  of  skill,  something  closely  akin 
to  perfection  has  been  reached  in  this  department  of  in- 
dustrial activity.  A  popular  and  prosperous  West  side  es- 
tablishment in  this  line  is  that  of  Mr.  John  Buckley,  dealer 
in  hardware,  tinware,  stoves,  house  furnishing  goods,  etc., 
and  manufacturer  of  sheet  metal  goods,  at  No.  308  W. 
Madison  street,  than  whom  none  engaged  in  the  business  in 
this  division  of  the  city  has  been  more  fortunate  in  estab- 
lishing and  maintaining  a  high  reputation,  both  as  to  the 
superiority  of  the  goods  made  and  handled  and  the  excel- 
lence of  the  work  executed.  This  well  and  favorably  known 
concern  was  established  here  in  1869,  at  the  corner  of  Ilalsted 
and  Madison  streets,  removal  being  made  to  the  present 
more  commodious  quarters  in  1871.  These  premises  consist 
of  store  and  workshop,  25x115  feet  in  dimensions,  and  a 
heavy  and  excellent  stock  is  cr.rried,  comprising  the  latest 
and  best  cooking  ranges  and  heating  stoves  in  the  market, 
general  hardware,  tinware  and  house  furnishing  goods,  special 
attention  being  given  to  every  description  of  tin,  copper  and 
sheet  iron  work.  Mr.  Buckley  is  a  native  of  Ireland,  and 
prior  to  settling  in  Chicago,  was  for  nineteen  years  favorably 
identified  with  this  branch  of  trade  in  Canada,  an  experience 
which  hns  been  used  to  advantage  in  the  purchase  of  his 
present  stock,  which  ranks  Ai  in  every  respect. 


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SANGER,    MOODY  &  STEEL  STONE  CO. 

The  Sanger,  Moody  &  Steel  Stone  Company,  dealers  in 
Joliet  limestone,  and  leaders  in  their  line  of  building  material, 
bear  a  very  important  relation  to  the  building  industry  of  this 
city.  Their  extensive  yards  are  placed  at  points  in  the  city  for 
convenient  access  and  delivery,  and  their  immense  trade  is 
fully  shown  in  their  facilities  for  the  transportation  and  hauling 
of  the  product  of  their  quarries.  The  firm  originated  in  1865 
as  L.  R.  Sanger  &  Son,  which  was  afterward  Sanger  & 
Moody.  The  business  was  incorporated  in  1880  under  its 
present  style,  with  a  capital  of  $80,000,  under  the  laws  of 
Illinois.  The  officers  are  II.  A.  Sanger,  president,  C.  C. 
Moody,  vice-president  and  secretary,  and  Sanger  Steel,  treas- 
urer. The  offices  are  located  at  159  La  Salle  street,  room  7. 
The  stone  is  found  in  Joliet,  111.,  just  north  of  the  Penitentiary 
and  is  of  peculiar  value  It  is  the  best  limestone  in  the  United 
States  It  will  not  crumble  or  crack,  and  is  used  in  all  United 
States  locks  on  the  Illinois  river,  United  States  arsenals  in  the 
country,  the  principal  court  and  state  houses.  The  quarries 
at  Joliet  cover  an  area  of  230  acres,  and  have  exceptionally 
good  canal  and  railway  facilities.  The  Sanger,  Moody  &  Steel 
Stone  Company  have  a  fleet  of  five  steamboats.  Their  yards 
are  well  located  for  facility  of  distribution  The  west  yard  is 
at  Harrison  and  Rockwell  streets;  the  Central  yard  at  Twelfth 
and  State  streets;  the  North  side  yard  at  North  avenue  bridge, 
and  the  South  side  yards  at  the  Stock  Yards  Slip.  Thirty-ninth 
and  Halsted  streets.  They  employ  300  workmen,  and  their 
trade  extends  over  the  West  and  Northwest,  their  splendid 
facilities  of  transportation  being  fully  taxed  to  meet  the  grow- 
ing demand  for  the  product  of  their  quarries. 


R.  LINKE. 

One  of  the  most  useful  and  deservedly  popular  business 
agencies  in  Chicago  is  that  of  Mr.  R.  Linke,  at  No.  79  \V. 
Madison  street,  corner  of  Jefferson.  It  was  inaugurated  in 
iSSa  by  Mr.  Linke.  Energetic  and  honorable  in  all  his  trans- 
actions, and  possessed  of  a  keen  appreciation  of  values,  this 
gentleman  at  once  secured  a  large  share  of  public  patronage, 
and  built  up  a  prosperous  and  thriving  business,  which  time 
has  greatly  increased  and  developed.  His  offices  are  of  ample 
dimensions,  located  in  the  heart  of  the  business  district,  and 
are  neatly  and  appropriately  appointed,  every  facility  being  at 
hand  for  the  prompt  transaction  of  the  large  business  done. 
The  firm  buy,  sell  and  exchange,  on  commission,  business 
places  of  eve'ry  description,  saloons,  restaurants,  hotels,  cafes, 
laundries,  stores,  etc.  Mr.  Linke  has  established  widespread 
and  influential  connections,  and  hasninusual  opportunities  for 
direct  and  profitable  dealings  and  quick  turning  over  of  money. 
His  connections  are  of  a  strictly  first-class  character,  and  he 
has  perfect  facilities  for  the  receipt  of  early  information  as  to 
the  probable  fluctuation  of  the  market.  lie  is  also  a  notary 
public,  and  makes  a  prominent  specialty  of  conveyancing  and 
the  drafting  of  all  kinds  of  legal  papers,  deeds,  leases,  agree- 
ments, contracts,  etc.  His  extensive  knowledge  with  business 
in  all  sections  of  the  city  renders  his  advice  particularly  valua- 
ble to  all  preparing  to  embark  in  commercial  enterprises,  while 
his  fees  are  always  fair  and  equitable.  Mr.  Linke  numbers 
among  his  regular  customers  many  leading  business  men  and 
real  estate  owners,  and  has  carried  through  to  a  successful 
issue  many  important  transactions. 


BJERKE   BROS.'   PHARMACY. 

The  business  of  the  pharmacist  and  dispensing  chemist  is 
always  a  subject  of  interest  to  members  of  the  community,  and 
in  this  work  we  desire  to  refer  more  particularly  to  such  estab- 
lishments as  are  thoroughly  representative  of  this  important 
and  difficult  profession.  Prominent  among  these  is  that  of 
Messrs.  Bjerke  Brothers,  which  is  located  at  \o.  5727  Went- 
worth  avenue.  Few  among  the  Iciding  representatives  of  the 
profession  in  this  section  of  the  city  sustain  a  higher  reputation 
for  skill  and  reliability  than  do  these  gentlemen,  Messrs.  J.  C. 
and  II  K.  Bierke.  They  are  natives  of  Norway,  and  have 


been  residents  of  Chicago,  the  former  since  1888,  and  the 
latter  since  1889.  In  the  latter  year  they  founded  their  pres- 
ent business,  and  bringing  to  bear  a  thorough  practical  and 
scientific  knowledge  of  the  profession  in  all  its  branches,  they 
at  once  built  up  a  brisk  and  active  trade,  which  time  has  since 
greatly  extended  and  developed.  They  occupy  the  ground 
floor  of  a  two-story  frame  building,  15x40  feet  in  area,  where 
they  ha-,  e  every  facility  and  convenience  for  prosecuting  their 
calling  .  with  satisfaction  and  success.  The  pharmacy  is 
handsomely  fitted  up  with  large  plate  glass  show  windows  and 
cases,  and  cabinets,  and  all  its  arrangements  and  appointments 
bear  evidence  to  the  excellent  taste  and  sound  judgment  of  the 
proprietors.  The  stock  carried  is  at  all  times  full  and  complete, 
the  carefully  selected  assortment  embracing  everything  in  the 
line  of  pure  fresh  drugs  and  chemicals,  fancy  and  toilet  articles 
and  other  druggists'  sundries.  Special  attention  is  given  to 
the  compounding  of  physicians'  prescriptions  and  family 
recipes,  which  is  done  at  all  hours  of  the  day  and  night,  and  at 
lowest  prices.  Night  bell  calls  receive  prompt  response,  while 
the  telephone  call  is  95.  The  Messrs.  Bjerke  Bros,  are  the  only 
ones  in  their  line  of  business  who  are  twin  brothers,  a  case  which 
is  very  rare  in  any  part  of  this  country.  Mr  J.  C.  Bjerke  is  a 
graduate  of  Christiana  University  of  Norway,  also  of  the 
Northwestern  University.  Mr.  II.  K.  Bjerke  is  a  gentleman 
who  took  the  full  course  in  all  branches  of  the  Royal  Univers- 
ity of  Norway. 

LEFFMANN    &  TIMM. 

In  the  whole  range  of  commercial  enterprise  no  interest  is  of 
more  importance  than  that  representing  the  sale  of  groceries. 
This  fact  is  recognized  and  appreciated  by  all  thoughtful  and 
intelligent  persons.  In  this  connection  we  take  pleasure  in 
calling  attention  to  a  house  which,  though  only  established  in 
1889,  has  already  proved  itself  to  be  indispensable  to  the  local- 
ity. This  business  was  inaugurated  by  Mr.  C.  Leffmann,  and 
in  1891  he  admitted  Mr.  L.  J.  Timm  into  partnership  under 
the  style  of  Leffmann  &  Timm.  Their  store  is  at  552  W.  Lake 
street,  and  is  25x75  feet,  with  meat  market  in  the  rear.  The 
store  is  attractively  fitted  up  in  accordance  with  the  most  im- 
proved ideas  of  modern  taste,  and  the  meat  market  is  equipped 
with  large  ice  boxes,  having  a  capacity  of  several  tons.  An  A I 
stock  is  constantly  carried,  embracing  the  choicest  staple  and 
fancy  groceries  of  every  description,  specialties  being  made  of 
fine  grade  teas  and  coffees,  pure  spices,  canned  goods  and 
bottled  goods  of  every  description,  also  fruits  and  vegetables  in 
their  season.  They  get  their  supplies  of  fresh  meats  daily  from 
the  stock  yards,  and  always  have  very  choice  cuts  at  their  dis- 
posal. Mr.  Leffmann  is  a  native  of  New  York  City,  and  .Mr. 
Timm  of  Chicago.  The  former  has  been  in  Chicago  for  twenty- 
five  years  and  is  first  lieutenant  of  the  Select  Knights  of 
America.  The  latter  is  a  prominent  member  of  the  Masonic 
Order,  having  taken  his  3  :cl  degree. 


JOHN   J.  HILTY. 

The  trite  old  saying  that  a  "genius  must  be  born"  is  espe- 
cially in  place  with  regard  to  Mr.  John  J.  Hilty,  who  follows 
the  profession  of  an  architect,  at  rooms  3  and  4  in  the  Com- 
mercial Block,  on  the  west  side  of  Commercial  avenue.  Mr. 
Hilty  has  been  established  in  South  Chicago  since  1873,  and 
the  test  evidence  of  his  success  and  popularity  is  that  he  has 
been  entrusted  with  the  superintendence  of  the  erection  of 
many  of  the  leading  structures  in  town.  His  residence  is  on 
the  corner  of  !O3rd  street  and  Avenue  F,  Colehour,  111.,  a 
suburb  or  outlying  district  of  South  Chicago,  but  has  now  per- 
manently settled  his  location  here.  His  office  was  at  one  time 
in  the  Winnipeg  Block,  across  the  street.  Among  some  of  his 
chief  works  of  recent  date  are  the  splendid  Polish  church  of 
this  city  and  Turner  Hall.  City  Hall  at  Hammond,  near  South 
Chicago,  Huehn  and  Miller  Block,  besides  very  many  large 
blocks  in  South  Chicago;  also  one  for  Mr.  Henry  Ileidenrich, 
with  236x136  feet  frontage.  He  is  the  oldest  architect  who  has 
settled  in  South  Chicago,  and  a  master  of  every  detail  of  his 
business.  Mr.  Hilty  is  a  native  of  Switzerland,  and  is  asso- 
ciated with  several  of  the  German  and  other  societies  here. 


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J.  B.  JONES  MANUFACTURING  COMPANY. 

This  firm  are  the  sole  manufacturers  of  *.he  Eureka  Folding 
Woven  Wire  Mattresses  and  cots,  which  are  becoming  known 
throughout  the  United  States  as  the  most  comfortable,  the 
most  easily  transported  and  the  best  in  the  market.  They 
have  so  many  obvious  advantages  over  others  that  they  have 
only  to  be  seen  to  be  appreciated.  They  also  manufacture  a 
full  line  of  plain  and  supported  woven  wire  mattresses,  hospi- 
tal beds,  folding  beds,  cots,  child's  cribs,  etc.  Their  office 


•and  factory,  covering  an  area  of  50x160  feet,  is  centrally  locat- 
ed at  Nos.  14  and  16  i\nn  street, corner  of  Randolph.  Mr.  J. 
B.  Jones,  who  has  designed  so  many  useful  improvements  in 
this  line,  is  at  the  present  time  engaged  in  the  perfection  of 
other  new  and  useful  designs  in  spring  beds,  which  will  add 
materially  to  his  already  great  reputation  in  this  line.  The 
prominent  features  of  his  inventions  always  are  to  combine 
comfort  and  durability  with  cheapness.  The  establishment 
was  first  located  at  Kalamazoo,  Mich.,  prior  to  its  removal 
to  this  city,-  four  years  ago.  At  present  the  active  members 
are  Mr.  }.  B.  Jones,  president;  Mr.  F.  C.  Jones,  vice-presi- 
dent, and  Mr.  Geo.  M.  Illingworth,  secretary  and  treasurer. 
Mr.  Jones,  senior,  was  born  in  New  York,  and  has  resided  in 
Michigan  thirty-two  years  and  in  Chicago  the  past  four.  lie 
has  shown  high  inventive  genius  and  great  originality,  besides 
other  superior  qualities  which  have  won  him  the  esteem  of  all 
classes  of  the  community.  His  son  is  a  native  of  Michigan, 
and  is  a  young  man  full  of  true  American  enterprise  and 
possesses  qualities  that  have  made  him  popular  and  respected 
in  every  part. 

BARRON   BROS. 

A  prominent, and  reliable  linn  in  Chicago,  actively  engaged 
in  the  sale  of  coal,  coke,  wood,  hay  and  grain,  is  that  of 
Messrs.  Barron  Brothers,  whose  yards  are  located  at  876  and 
878  West  Lake  street,  and  I  105  Flournoy  street.  This  flour- 
ishing business  was  established  eight  years  ago  by  Mr.  T.  R. 
Barron,  who  conducted  it  till  1884,  when  his  brother,  Mr. 
|oseph  Barron,  became  a  partner,  the  firm  being  known  by 
the  title  of  Barron  Brothers.  Their  yards  are  commodious 
and  are  fully  equipped  with  every  facility  for  the  handling  and 
storage  of  coal,  coke,  etc.  Here  they  keep  a  heavy  stock  of 
the  best  grades  of  anthracite  and  bituminous  coals,  which  are 
received  direct  from  the  most  famous  collieries  of 'Pennsylvania. 
Ohio  and  Illinois.  The  coal  handled  is  thoroughly  freed  from 
culm  and  slate,  and  is  in  every  instance  carefully  screened 


before  being  loaded  for  delivery.  They  also  handle  the  finest 
qualities  of  Connellsville  coke,  and  deal  largely  in  wood,  grain 
and  hay.  Twelve  men  and  six  delivery  wagons  are  employed, 
and  orders  for  either  a  ton  or  a  car  load  lot  of  coal  or  coke  are 
promptly  filled  at  the  lowest  possible  prices.  The  trade  is 
local,  and  is  steadily  increasing  Messrs.  Jos.  and  T.  R. 
Barron  were  born  in  England,  but  have  resided  in  Chicago 
several  years,  where  they  have  made  many  friends,  owing  to 
their  sound  business  principles  and  strict  integrity.  They  are 
popular  members  of  the  British  American  Association,  and  their 
telephone  call  is  7618. 


FALK,  WORMSER  &  CO. 

No  careful  review  of  the  progress  of  the  hop  and  malt  trade 
of  Chicago  would  be  complete  without  special  reference  to  the 
widely  known  and  reliable  house  of  Messrs.  Falk,  Wormser  & 
Co. ,  hop  merchants  and  dealers  in  barley,  malt  and  brewers' 
supplies,  whose  offices  and  salesrooms  are  situated  corner 
Kinzie  and  N.  State  street.  The  firm's  malt  house,  which  is 
located  at  335  Larrabee  street,  is  fully  supplied  with  modern 
apparatus,  appliances  and  machinery.  Last  year  they  sold 
300,000  bushes  of  malt  and  8,000  bales  of  hops,  and  their 
trade  extends  throughout  all  sections  of  the  Western  states. 
This  business  was  established  in  1872  by  Messrs.  H.  B.  Falk 
&  Brother,  who  conducted  it  till  1889,  when  Mr.  II.  B.  Falk 
died,  after  a  successful  career.  He  was  succeeded  by  the 
present  firm  of  Messrs.  Falk,  Wormser  &  Co.,  the  co-partners 
being  Messrs.  M.  L.  Falk,  D.  Wormser  and  C.  W.  Oker. 
They  have  had  long  experience  and  possess  superior  con- 
nections and  perfect  facilities.  Their  salesroom  is  75x150 
feet  in  area,  fully  fitted  up  with  every  convenience.  A  large 
stock  of  foreign  and  domestic  hops  and  brewers'  supplies  is 
always  on  hand,  and  orders  are  promptly  filled  at  the  lowest 
ruling  market  prices.  The  firm's  malt  is  highly  appreciated 
by  our  brewers,  and  is  unrivalled  for  quality  and  uniform 
excellence.  Messrs  Falk  and  Wormser  were  born  in  Ger 
man}',  but  have  resided  in  Chicago  many  years,  while  Mr. 
Oker  is  a  southerner.  They  are  honorable  and  enterprising 
merchants,  who  justly  merit  the  high  reputation  they  have 
permanently  attained  in  the  malt  and  hop  trade  of  the 
Western  metropolis. 


S.  V.  BRUNDAGE  &  SONS. 

The  manufacture  of  carriages  and  wagons  is  a  prominent 
industry  in  the  city  of  Chicago,  and  one  of  the  oldest  and  most 
reliable  houses  in  the  business  is  that  of  S.  V.  Brundage  & 
Sons.  This  business  was  established  in  1877  by  Mr.  S.  V. 
Brundage  and  continued  by  him  alone  until  1888,  when  he 
admitted  his  sons,  Messrs.  F.L.  Brundage  and  N.  A.  Brundage. 
The  business  developed  rapidly  from  small  beginnings,  and  is 
to-day  one  of  the  representative  industries  of  the  city.  The 
proprietors  of  the  business  are  well  known  and  highly  respected 
in  business  and  commercial  circles,  and  have  become  known  as 
leaders  in  their  profession.  They  occupy  as  office,  ware- 
rooms,  and  factory  the  large  and  substantial  three-story  brick- 
building  at  511  10515  W.  Twenty-second  street.  This  building 
is  75x125  feet  in  dimensions,  and  isowned  by  the  firm,  having 
been  built  to  meet  the  demands  of  the  business.  It  is  thoroughly 
equipped  with  all  the  latest  improvements  in  machinery  for 
\voodtvorkingpurposes.Themotive  power  is  steam,  the  establish- 
ment being  supplied  by  a  large  fifty  horse  power  boiler  and 
engine.  Twenty-five  hands  are  given  steady  employment  and 
the  factory  is  taxed  to  its  full  capacity  to  keep  ahead  of  the 
orders.  The  firm  manufacture  and  keep  in  stock  all  kinds  of 
express  and  lumber  wagons,  lumber  carts,  buggies,  etc.,  also 
side  and  end  door  rollers  for  cars,  dolleys,  cart  hooks,  chains, etc. 
They  have  a  department  devoted  to  repairing,  and  do  all  kinds 
of  work  satisfactorily  and  in  a  first-class  manner.  A  specialty  is 
made  of  the  manufacture  of  lumber  wagons  and  hand  carts. 
The  house  has  a  large  trade  all  over  the  United  States,  and  the 
proprietors  are  progressive  business  men  and  highly  esteemed 
for  their  >ound  principles  and  integrity. 


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THE  CHAMPION  TABLE  SLIDE  CO. 

Among  the  various  interests  which  diversify  the  industries 
of  Chicago  none  deserve  more  prominent  mention  in  this  re- 
view of  the  commercial  and  manufacturing  interests  than  that 
devoted  to  furnishing  wood  table  slides  and  cabinet  makers' 
tables.  In  this  connection  we  desire  to  bring  before  our  read- 
ers the  Champion  Table  Slide  Company,  the  leading  manu- 
facturers in  this  line.  This  enterprise  was  founded  in  1883  by 
T.  B  Hennessey  &  Co.,  and  was  continued  by  that  form  until 
1885.  when  the  present  style  was  adopted,  the  proprietors 
being  August  Heuer  &  Sons.  These  gentlemen  are  noted  in 
business  and  commercial  circles  for  their  enterprise  and  pro- 
gressive ideas,  and  are  foremost  in  pushing  the  business  and 
extending  the  trade.  The  office  of  the  company  is  located  at 
No.  173  Randolph  street,  and  the  factory  is  at  the  corner  of 
Blackhawk  and  Hawthorne  avenues.  Here  they  have  a 
splendid  building  that  cost  $25,000,  including  the  ground, 
and  is  owned  by  the  company.  The  factory  consists  of  a  two- 
story  brick  structure,  60x100  feet  in  dimensions,  and  equipped 
with  all  the  latest  and  best  woodworking  machinery,  put  in 
at  a  cost  of  $5,000.  Here  they  manufacture  the  "Champion" 
tab'e  slide,  cabinet  clamps,  iron  bench  stops,  cabinet-makers' 
work  benches,  and  carvers'  benches.  These  articles  are  made 
from  the  best  materials  obtainable,  and  have  a  reputation  es- 
tablished of  the  highest  order.  This  house  is  the  only  one  in 
Chicago  manufacturing  these  supplies  exclusively,  and  is  the 
largest  one  in  the  United  States.  It  has  an  immense  trade 
in  all  parts  of  the  country,  and  ships  many  thousands  of 
dollars'  worth  of  benches,  etc.,  each  year,  and  has  a  con- 
stantly increasing  trade.  The  factory  is  about  as  complete  as 
can  be  conceived  of,  and  is  well  managed.  It  has  a  fifty-five 
horse  power  engine  in  addition  to  the  other  machinery. 
Twenty-five  skilled  workmen  are  given  employment.  Mr. 
August  Heuer  was  born  in  Germany,  and  has  lived  in  Chicago 
over  forty  years,  and  is  everywhere  known  as  a  gentleman  of 
the  greatest  integrity  and  soundest  business  principles.  His 
sons,  Mr.  H.  F.  Heuer  and  Aug.  Heuer,  jr.,  are  young  men, 
held  in  the  highest  regard  by  all  who  know  them,  and  promi- 
nent as  business  men  of  the  greatest  abilities. 


North  America  of  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  which  is  now  in  its  ninety- 
ninth  year  of  active  business,  being  the  oldest  stock  insurance 
company  in  America.  Its  assets,  cash  value,  are  $8  951,518.- 
83,  and  its  surplus,  as  regards  policyholders,  $5,451,961.04. 
They  also  represent  the  popular  and  well  known  Royal  Insur- 
ance Company  of  Liverpool,  England.  This  company  has  as 
total  assets  in  the  United  States,  $5,9/3,780.32.  Case  &  Co. 
enjoy  the  largest  patronage  of  the  kind  in  the  city  and  are 
thoroughly  reliable  in  every  sense. 


CASE  &  COMPANY. 

This  work  would  be  incomplete  without  mention  of  the  old 
and  well-known  firm  of  Case  &  Company,  Fire  Insurance 
Underwriters.  This  house  is  the  largest  of  its  kind  in  the 
city  and  does  an  immense  volume  of  business.  It  has  been 
established  since  1867,  when  Mr.  Chas.  H.  Case,  the  senior 
member  of  the  firm,  began  business.  Afterward  Mr.  Ed.  B. 
Case,  nephew  of  Charles  H.,  was  admitted  to  the  firm,  and  the 
style  was  changed  to  C.  H.  Case  &  Company;  and  in  1891  the 
firm  name  was  again  changed  to  Case  &  Co.,  its  present  style. 
Mr.  Chas.  H.  Case  is  a  native  of  Vermont,  has  been  identified 
with  insurance  interests  for  thirty-five  years,  and  with  those  of 
Chicago  for  the  past  thirty- two  years.  He  is  president  of  the 
Chicago  Safety  Trust  Co. ,  and  is  connected  with  the  Royal 
Trust  Co.  of  this  city.  He  is  also  president  of  the  Washing- 
Kmian  Inebriate  Asylum,  and  is  a  prominent  and  honoted 
member  of  the  Union  League  Club.  Mr.  Edward  B.  Case  is 
a  native  of  Massachusetts,  and  has  lived  here  a  number  of 
years;  he  is  well  known  in  the  social  and  business  world,  where 
he  is  regarded  with  the  highest  esteem.  He  is  vice-president 
of  the  Board  of  Fire  Underwriters'  Association  of  Chicago, 
and  has  been  engaged  in  the  fire  insurance  business  for 
thirty  years.  He  is  a  prominent  member  of  the  Hyde 
Park  and  Athletic  Clubs.  The  offices  of  this  firm  are  the 
largest  and  most  elegantly  fitted  insurance  offices  in  the 
city,  occupying  the  east  half  of  the  ground  floor  of  the  Royal 
Insurance  building,  169  Jackson  street  The  counters  and 
fixtures  are  all  of  solid  mahogany,  and  the  walls  frescoed  in 
the  highest  style  of  art.  This  house  does  a  large  business, 
having  an  extensive  patronage  for  commercial  insurance;  they 
write  many  important  risks  on  grain  stored'  in  leading  railway 
and  private  elevators,  some  forty  in  number.  They  have 
a  large  staff  of  clerks  and  assistants  constantly  employed. 
Case  &  Co.  represent  the  well-known  Insurance  Co.  of 


FRED   KAEHLER. 

One  of  the  most  important  factors  in  the  rapid  develop- 
ment of  the  commercial  and  manufacturing  interests  of  Chi- 
cago is  the  coal  trade.  Prominent  among  the  reliable  and 
old  established  houses  actively  engaged  in  this  important  busi- 
ness is  that  of  Mr.  Fred  Kaehler,  shipper  and  dealer,  whose 
offices  are  located  at  845  and  847  Clybourn  avenue,  and  dock 
and  railyard  on  Clybourn  avenue,  near  Fullerton  avenue. 
This  extensive  business  was  established  in  1838  by  Mr. 
Kaehler,  who  has  also  branches  corner  Lincoln  and  Fullerton 
avenues,  and  at  1122  Lincoln  street.  His  yards  have  excellent 
railway  and  water  facilities,  and  the  stock  on  hand  always 
amounts  to  over  35,000  tons  of  the  choicest  anthracite  and 
bituminous  coal.  He  also  deals  heavily  in  maple,  beech  and 
slabs,  carrying  constantly  17,000  loads.  He  employs  fifty 
men  ^nd  a  number  of  teams,  filling  ordrs  in  all  parts 
of  the  city  and  its  vicinity,  at  the  lowest  possible  prices. 
All  coal  purchased  of  Mr.  Kaehler  is  guaranteed  to- 
maintain  in  every  respect  the  highest  standard  of  excel- 
lence as  regards  the  care  in  its  preparation  for  the  mar- 
ket, coming  as  it  does  from  some  of  the  best  equipped  collieries 
in  America.  The  business  is  both  wholesale  and  retail,  and 
customers  can  be  supplied  with  a  ton  or  a  carload  lot.  Last 
year  Mr.  Kaehler  sold  100,000  tons  of  coal,  and  his  trade  is 
steadily  increasing.  He  was  born  in  Germany,  but  has  resided 
in  Chicago  for  the  last  forty  years  His  experience  and  sys- 
tematic conduct  of  his  coal  business  gives  him  excellent  advan- 
tages, while  his  high  character  is  a  sufficient  guarantee  that 
all  orders  will  receive  prompt  and  faithful  attention.  The 
telephone  call  of  the  house  is  3578.  He  has  another  yard  at 
Clark  street  and  Addison  avenue. 


S.  W.  EDWARDS  &  SON. 

A  popular  and  prosperous  commission  house  is  that  of  S. 
\V.  Edwards  &  Son,  who  deal  in  grain,  hay  and  feed.  This 
house  has  been  established  in  the  business  for  twenty-one 
years.  The  business  was  founded  by  Mr  S.  \V.  Edwards  in 
1869,  and  in  1886  he  admitted  his  son,  Mr.  S.  T.  Edwards,  to 
a  partnership  with  him.  For  many  years  the  business  was. 
conducted  on  Clinton  street,  but  they  found  their  quarters 
inadequate  to  the  demands  of  the  business,  and  removed  to- 
their  present  location,  Nos.  373  and  375  Carroll  avenue. 
Here  they  have  a  large  storeroom,  165x56  feet, and  carry  a  large 
stock  of  feed  of  all  kinds.  The  warehouse  is  located  along- 
side of  the  St.  Paul,  Northwestern  and  Pan  Handle  railroad 
Iracks,  and  offers  the  best  facilities  for  receiving  and  ship- 
ping the  products  grown  in  the  territories  traversed  by  these 
railroads.  They  do  a  wholesale  and  retail  business,  and  em- 
ploy twelve  assistants  and  helpers,  and  have  five  double  and 
two  single  teams  at  work  all  the  time  in  handling  local  busi- 
ness.  They  act  as  shippers  and  receivers  of  grain  and  feed, 
making  a  specialty  of  car  lots.  The  trade  of  the  house  is  very 
large, extending  through  the  leading  Eastern  and  Western  states. 
Mr.  S.  W.  Edwards  is  well  known  in  leading  business  and 
financial  circles  He  was  born  in  Ashtabula  County,  O  ,  and 
has  resided  in  Chicago  for  the  past  twenty-one  years.  He 
has  been  a  prominent  member  of  the  Hoard  of  Trade  for  the 
past  fifteen  years.  Mr.  S.  T.  Edwards  is  a  young  man  of 
ability  and  energy;  he  has  been  in  Chicago  twenty-one  years 
and  has  an  excellent  reputation  as  a  business  man.  He  is 
a  member  of  the  Patriotic  Order  Sons  of  America,  and  is  a 
leader  in  social  circles.  The  house  is  well  known  to  the 
trade  and  enj  >ys  the  highest  reputation. 


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KIMBALL  &  LA  GRAVE. 

Messrs.  Kimball  &  I.a  Grave,  are  deservedly  promi- 
nent as  the  proprietors  of  the  Empire  Carpet  Cleaning  Co., 
and  their  works  and  salesrooms  are  eligibly  located  at  Nos. 
39,  41  and  43  Washington  street.  There  is  no  establishment 
in  the  city  that  will  better  repay  the  patronage  of  the  care- 
ful housewife.  The  foundation  of  this  business  was  laid  in 
1872  by  Mr.  C.  N.  Hamilton,  at  Nos.  54  to  60  S.  Canal 
street.  In  1890  Mr.  C.  L.  Kimball  became  his  partner, and 
the  business  was  removed  to  the  present  address.  Shortly 
afterwards  Mr.  Kimball  purchased  Mr.  Hamilton's  interest, 
and  associating  with  him  Mr.  W.  E.  I.a  Grave  formed  the 
present  firm.  The  premises  now  utilized  are  of  spacious 
dimensions,  and  give  ample  accommodations  for  supplying 
the  most  extensive  demands.  They  are  supplied  with  auto- 
matic carpet  cleaning  machines  of  the  most  modern  make  and 
pattern,  and  have  the  capacity  for  cleaning  1,500  yards  of 
carpet  per  day.  Carpets  are  cleaned  thoroughly,  quickly  and 
cheaply,  and  the  process  adopted  is  such  as  to  remove  all 
dust,  to  completely  disinfect  them,  to  destroy  all  moths,  moth 
eggs  and  vermin,  and  to  raise  and  brighten  the  nap.  Carpets 
are  taken  up,  cleaned  and  relaid,  refitted  and  made  over,  and 
all  work  is  done  honestly,  expeditiously,  and  allow  prices. 
Window  shades  of  all  kinds  are  made  to  order,  and  in  all 
branches  the  business  has  grown  immensely,  owing  to  the 
perfect  satisfaction  given  to  customers.  Eight  experienced 
hands  are  employed,  while  ten  wagons  cal  1  for  and  deliver  all 
goods  free  of  charge.  lioth  partners  were  born  in  Michigan 
and  have  resided  for  the  past  ten  years  in  this  city,  where 
they  are  much  esteemed  for  their  ability,  industry,  and 
sterling  personal  worth.  The  telephone  call  of  the  office  is 
519.  Messrs.  Kimball  &  La  Grave  are  also  purchasing 
agents  for  all  kinds  of  merchandise  and  carpets  and  make  a 
specialty  of  furniture.  Their  facilities  in  this  line  are  un- 
surpassed, their  connections  with  the  most  prominent 
wholesale  dealers  in  the  city  enabling  them  to  save  their 
patrons  fifteen  to  twenty-five  per  cent,  on  all  goods  purchased 
through  them. 


CONSOLIDATED  COPYING  COMPANY. 

Few  branches  of  industry  have  had  so  marked  an  effect  in 
contributing  to  domestic  refinement  as  that  which  has  busied 
itself  with  the  production  of  picture  frames  in  which  to  en- 
case the  beautiful  work  of  the  painter,  engraver  and  artist. 
In  this  connection  we  desire  to  make  special  reference  in 
this  commercial  review  of  Chicago  to  the  representative 
and  progressive  Consolidated  Copying  Company,  manufact- 
urers of  picture  frames,  picture  mats,  solar  prints,  albumen 
prints,  etc.,  whose  offices  and  factory  are  situated  at  154  and 
156  \V.  Van  Buren  street.  This  company  was  incorporated 
under  the  laws  of  Illinois  in  1890,  all  the  stockholders  being 
practical  men  in  this  line  of  business,  and  nearly  all  of 
them  occupy  positions  in  the  various  departments  of  the 
house.  The  trade  of  the  company,  which  is  rapidly  increas- 
ing, extends  throughout  all  sections  of  the  United  States, 
Canada  and  Mexico.  They  occupy  a  spacious  and  substan- 
tial live-story  brick  building,  60x120  feet  in  area.  The 
various  departments  are  fully  equipped  with  special  ma- 
chinery and  appliances,  operated  by  a  forty-live  horse  |»wer 
steam  engine.  Here  140  skilled  hands  are  employed,  who 
turn  out  daily  vast  quantities  of  the  finest  picture  frames  and 
mats,  solar  prints,  etc.  Their  goods  are  unrivaled  for 
beauty,  finish  and  originality  of  design  by  those  of  any  other 
house  in  the  country,  while  the  prices  quoted  in  all  cases 
necessarily  attract  the  attention  of  close  and  prudent  buyers. 
The  following  gentlemen,  widely  and  favorably  known  in 
business  circles  for  their  enterprise,  executive  ability  and 
just  methods  are  the  officers,  viz  :  C.  P.  Whetston,  president, 
II.  M.  Little,  secretary.  This  is  the  largest  concern  of  the 
kind  in  the  world,  and  fifteen  clerks  are  employed  in  the 
elegant  and  well-equipped  offices.  Orders  are  carefully  tilled 
and  several  traveling  salesmen  represent  the  company  on  the 
road.  This  concern  is  the  most  responsible  and  successful 


•n  its  line  in  the  country,  and  its  trade  is  an  important 
/eature  of  the  manufacturing  resources  of  the  great  western 
metropolis. 

JAMES  I.   LYONS. 

It  is  seldom  that  one  man's  misfortune  proves  so  beneficial 
to  his  fellow-beings  as  in  the  case  of  Mr.  James  1.  Lyons, 
manufacturer  of  artificial  limbs  at 
78  Fifth  avenue.  Mr.  Lyons  is  a 
native  of  Wisconsin, but  has  resided 
in  Chicago  since  boyhood.  At  the 
age  of  twenty  he  was  foreman  of 
the  shop  he  learned  his  trade  in, 
one  of  the  largest  in  this  city.  He 
founded  his  present  enterprise 
and  his  eminent  skill  and  profi- 
ciency in  the  art  have  secured  for 
him  a  paTonage  derived  from  all 
parts  of  the  United  States,  and  his 
manufactures  are  even  used  in 
Europe.  The  premises  are  per- 
fectly equipped  with  all  the  neces- 
sary and  most  perfect  tools  and 
appliances,  and  he  offers  to  the 
maimed  artificial  legs  that  not  only 
possess  a  natural  motion, combined 
with  ease  and  comfort  in  walking, 
but  a  degree  of  strength,  elasticity 
and  lightness  never  before  at- 
tained. He  can  give  to  the  wearer 
not  only  a  reasonably  graceful  step 
but  a  perfect  form,  and  a  leg  that 
for  reliance,  stability,  firmness  and  durability  has  no  superior, 
Entire  satisfaction  is  by  him  guaranteed,  or  no  sale.  His 
prices  are  merely  nominal,  and  hundreds  of  testimonials  can  be 
furnished  as  to  the  perfection  of  his  wares,  which  fact  ought  to 
be  the  best  proof  of  the  superiority  of  his  goods  and  the  reli- 
ability of  his  transactions.  leading  surgeons  in  Chicago 
recommend  these  goods  very  highly  and  are  glad  to  testify  to 
this  effect.  Mr.  Lyons  is  a  gentleman  of  integrity  and  has 
much  feeling  and  sympathy  for  his  patrons.  Directions  for 
measuring  and  blanks  to  be  filled  out  by  the  patient  at  his  own 
home  are  cheerfully  sent  to  any  address.  Mr.  Lyons  is  a 
pleasant,  able  and  courteous  gentleman,  very  popular  with  all 
with  whom  he  has  dealings. 


M.  VAN  GELDER. 

A  representative  house  in  this  city  having  a  wide  reputa- 
tion for  the  excellence  of  its  goods  is  the  well-known 
mattress  and  bedding  factory  and  store  of  M.  Van  Gelder, 
212  Blue  Island  avenue.  This  house  has  been  established 
since  1889  and  has  a  large  and  appreciative  patronage.  Its 
reputation  for  the  manufacture  of  superior  goods  is  of  the 
first  order,  and  the  trade  is  most  extensive,  goods  being  sold 
to  dealers  all  over  the  city  and  in  surrounding  towns.  All 
kinds  of  mattresses  are  made  to  order  anil  renovated  ;  and  a 
specialty  is  made  of  the  manufacture  of  hair  mattresses,  of 
which  this  house  makes  a  very  superior  grade.  The  store  is 
well  stocked  with  excelsior,  husk,  patent,  wool  and  hair 
mattresses ;  .and  in  addition  to  supplying  the  trade,  a  large 
retail  business  is  done.  Many  of  the  residents  in  various 
parts  of  the  city  have  their  work  done  by  this  house,  and 
there  is  not  any  in  the  city  with  a  better  reputation  for  first- 
class  work.  Employment  is  given  to  six  hands  and  these 
are  kept  steadily  employed.  The  store  is  30x75  feet  and  is 
well  arranged  for  displaying  the  goods  kept  in  stock.  Mr. 
Van  Gelder  is  a  native  of  Holland,  and  learned  his  trade, 
there.  He  has  been  in  Chicago  some  years  and  stands  well 
with  the  leading  business  houses;  his  goods  being  consid- 
ered in  every  way  first-class,  and  his  house  worthy  of  patron- 
age, lie  is  a  first-class  business  man,  has  ability  and  close 
application  and  is  very  successful  and  now  commands  a  very 
lucrative  trade  through  his  energy  and  ability. 


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^^•WEST. 


LINDSTROM,   MALMSTED  &  CO. 

One  of  the  most  prominent  among  the  many  occupations 
engaging  the  attention  of  the  city  of  Chicago  is  buying  and 
selling  and  exchanging  realty,  and  among  those  most  active 
in  this  direction  is  the  firm  of  Lindstrom,  Malmstedt&  Co., 
whose  main  office  is  at  68  La  Salle  street,  and  branches  at 
the  most  desirable  locations  in  the  city  and  suburbs.  The 
copartners,  Mr.  C.  O.  Lindstrom  and  Mr.  F.L.  Malmstedt, 
have  been  associated  and  established  in  business  since  1888, 
and  have  always  enjoyed  the  esteem  and  confidence  of  the 
public,  and  shown  their  adaptability  to  the  needs  of  patrons, 
and  acquired  a  name  and  reputation  for  promptness,  up- 
rightness and  fairness  greatly  redounding  to  their  credit. 
They  occupy  handsomely  fitted  up  offices,  employ  a  number 
of  clerks  and  sub-agents,  and  pay  particular  atten- 
tion to  transacting  all  business  pertaining  to  the 


purchase,  sale  and  exchange  of  realty,  negotiating  loans, 
etc.  The  firm  handle  and  deal  in  all  kinds  of  city  and  sub- 
urban property,  and  are  well  prepared  to  offer  special  in- 
ducements to  those  seeking  investments.  The  properties 
handled  are  absolutely  perfect  as  regards  title,  and  no  real 
estate  is  dealt  in  except  that  which  is  thoroughly  safe  to 
investors.  Besides  buying  and  selling  real  estate,  the  firm 
effect  loans  and  negotiate  contracts  for  building  houses  and 
are  ever  ready  to  assist  those  seeking  homes  for  their 
families.  Both  members  of  the  firm  are  from  Sweden 
originally.  Mr.  Lindstrom,  who  is  a  gentleman  in  middle 
life,  has  been  in  Chicago  many  years,  while  Mr.  Malmstedt, 
a  gentleman  a  few  years  older,  came  here  in  1881.  They 
have  risen  to  their  present  position  as  business  men  by 
strict  devotion  to  the  interests  of  patrons,  and  in  all  cases 
endeavoring  to  give  the  limit  of  satisfaction.  They  are 
both  owners  of  considerable  real  estate. 


METROPOLIS  OF  THE 


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HOWARD,  TERRELL  &  CO. 

The  plumber's  is  perhaps  the  most  indispensable  of  all  trades^ 
in  the  modern  community,  and  while  there  are  many  who 
carry  on  this  industry  in  Chicago,  there  are  but  few  who  can 
conscientiously  be  called  thoroughly  representative.  Such, 
however,  are  Messrs.  Howard,  Terrell  &  Co.  of  No.  10 
Centre  avenue,  the  members  of  the  firm  being  practical  plumb- 
ers of  great  experience  and  ability.  The  business  was 
commenced  by  Mr.  William  Howard  and  Mr.  W.  F.  Terrell, 
in  January,  1886,  on  the  corner  of  Centre  avenue  and  Madison 
street,  with  a  branch  at  Loomis  and  Van  Buren  streets.  On 
January  1st,  1891,  Mr.  M.  Terrell  was  admitted,  and  the 
style  altered  to  that  as  at  present  known.  The  capital  of  this 
house  on  its  inception  was  $360  only,  yet  within  four  years 
and  a  half  they  had  secured  such  a  line  trade  that  a  removal 
to  larger  quarters  was  absolutely  necessary,  the  branch  referred 
to  being  now  absorbed  in  the  main  establishment.  Their  suc- 
cess is  an  excellent  example  of  the  results  of  energy  and 
perseverance,  and  should  encourage  all  who  are  endeavoring 
to  struggle  through  the  difficulties  that  surround  the  starting  of 
a  new  business.  In  their  fine  premises  at  No.  10  Centre  avenue, 
they  have  every  appliance  necessary  to  the  trade,  of  the  latest 
patterns,  and  carry  a  full  line  of  supplies  for  gas  fitting,  ven- 
tilation and  sanitary  work,  and  the  staple  duties  of  the  business. 
Messrs.  Howard,  Terrell  &  Co.  have  a  great  reputation  for 
the  thoroughness  of  their  plumbing  and  the  intimate  knowl- 
edge they  possess  of  the  scientific  principals  which  govern 
their  trade,  and  have  carried  out  the  largest  contracts  in  a 
highly  satisfactory  manner.  Mr  Howard  is  a  native  of  New 
York,  and  the  Messrs.  Terrell  of  Kendal  County,  111.  They 
are  all  young,  energetic  business  men,  who  personally  attend 
to  every  detail  of  the  industry,  and  fully  merit  the  great  suc- 
cess they  have  achieved. 

CURREY  MANUFACTURING  COMPANY. 

In  the  manufacture  and  sale  of  paints  and  varnishes,  etc.,  a 
representative  and  successful  concern  in  Chicago  is  that  known 
as  the  Currey  Manufacturing  Company,  whose  factory  and 
salesrooms  are  situated  at  211  and  213  S.  Clinton  street. 
This  business  was  established  in  1887  by  Mr.  J.  S.  Currey. 
Mr.  W.  Phillipson  is  president,  and  Mr.  S.  E.  R.  Harrington 
manager.  They  occupy  two  spacious  floors  and  basement, 
the  manufacturing  department  being  fully  equipped  with  the 
latest  improved  apparatus  and  machinery  known  to  the  trade. 
They  manufacture  all  kinds  of  mixed  paints  and  varnishes 
and  keep  in  stock  full  supplies  of  white  lead,  zinc,  putty, 
priming,  ochre,  colors,  wood  tillers,  wall  sizing  brushes, 
bronze  powders  and  general  painters'  supplies,  which  are 
offered  to  the  trade  at  the  lowest  possible  prices.  A  specialty 
is  made  of  the  company's  best  mixed  paints,  gem  liquid 
paints,  liquid  carriage  paints,  liquid  oil  stains,  durable 
mineral  paints,  tinted  paints  etc.,  which  are  unrivaled  for 
purity,  quality  and  uniform  excellence.  Only  really  first-class 
goods  are  handled,  and  the  trade  of  the  house  extends  through- 
out the  Middle,  Western  and  Northwestern  states.  Orders 
are  carefully  filled  and  all  goods  are  fully  warranted.  Mr. 
Phillipson  was  born  in  Lyons,  la.,  and  Mr.  Harrington  in 
Detroit,  Mich.  Mr.  Harrington  was  formerly  for  many  years 
in  the  paint  business  in  Detroit,  while  Mr.  Phillipson  is  presi- 
dent of  the  Phillipson  Decorating  Company,  251  Wabash 
avenue,  to  whom  has  been  awarded  large  contracts  for  the 
exterior  decoration  of  the  Columbian  Exposition.  Both 
Messrs.  Phillipson  and  Harrington  are  honorable  and  energetic 
business  men,  who  are  very  popular  in  trade  circles. 


Mr.  Thomas  Jackson,  the  founder,  and  his  son,  Mr.  (J.  W. 
Jackson,  who  was  admitted  in  1883,  when  the  present  style  of 
firm  was  adopted.  Mr.  Thomas  Jackson  was  borri  in  Eng- 
land, and  is  now  58  years  of  age.  He  came  to  Chicago 
thirty-nine  years  ago.  His  son  is  a  native  of  this  city.  As 
we  have  already  hinted,  the  capacity  of  their  work  is  simply 
enormous,  giving  employment  to  from  one  hundred  and  fifty 
to  three  hundred  men.  Their  yards  at  19  and  21  Sacramento 
avenue  cover  an  area  of  several  acres.  They  furnish  estimates 
from  architects'  and  engineers'  drawings  and  specifications 
and  undertake  all  kinds  of  mason  work.  They  are  members 
of  the  Contractors'  and  Sewer  Builders'  Association.  The 
following  items  will  enable  the  reader  to  form  some  idea  of  the 
extent  of  the  work  accomplished  by  this  firm.  They  carried 
32,000  feet  of  sewerage  through  Douglas  park.  They  con- 
structed sewers  for  the  Tremont  House,  the  Board  of  Trade 
building  and  the  Calumet  and  Goff  buildings.  They  also 
built  sewers  in  Garfield  park,  Union  park,  the  Morrison 
block,  the  Otis  block,  and  twenty-five  public  schools.  They 
constructed  ten  miles  of  cable  road  for  the  North  Side  Cable 
Company,  and  twenty  miles  of  underground  cable  conduits 
for  the  Chicago  Telephone  Company,  at  East  Chicago,  Ind. 
Also  several  miles  of  underground  conduits  for  arc  lights  and 
Western  Union  Telegraph  Company.  One  of  their  great 
works  is  three  miles  of  seven-foot  sewer  for  the  city  of  Chicago, 
on  Belmont  avenue,  and  several  miles  of  pavement  underground 
conduits  for  the  city.  Also  subway  underground  conduits  for 
the  Chicago  Telephone  Company,  on  Franklin  street,  from 
Madison  street  to  Randolph  street. 


THOS.  JACKSON  &  SON. 

One  of  the  representative  firms  of  this  city,  and  one  con- 
trolling a  vast  business  is  that  of  Thomas  Jackson  &  Son, 
general  contractors  for  sewers,  subways  and  electric  under- 
ground conduits,  at  177  La  Salle  street,  and  we  may  say 
without  fear  of  contradiction  that  the  firm  is  the  oldest  and 
most  highly  respected  in  this  line  of  business  in  Chicago,  for 
it  was  established  as  far  back  as  1862.  The  copartners  are 


H.  C.  T.  BORRMANN. 

Those  living  on  the  West  side  may  feel  perfectly  happy  in 
being  able  to  secure  a  good  suit  of  clothes  at  a  reasonable 
figure,  for  we  have  in  the  store  of  Mr.  H.  C.  T.  Borrmann, 
at  832  and  834  W.  Twenty- first  street,  an  emporium  for  cloth- 
ing, tailoring  and  gentlemen's  furnishing  goods  which  is 
equal  to  any  store  of  its  size  down  town.  When  we  say  that 
Mr.  Borrmann  has  been  established  for  twelve  years  it  is  a 
pretty  fair  indication  that  he  has  made  a  success  of  his  busi- 
ness, which  indeed  he  has,  but  only  by  dint  of  selling  the 
very  best  articles  at  the  very  lowest  prices.  The  store  is  a 
large  double  one,  50x90  feet  in  dimensions,  and  half  is  de- 
voted exclusively  to  clothing  and  tailoring,  while  the  other 
half  is  devoted  to  gentlemen's  furnishings.  In  clothing  he 
carries  a  full  assortment  of  the  latest  styles  and  patterns 
suited  to  every  season,  and  can  in  every  instance  guar- 
antee a  perfect  fit,  while  in  his  tailoring  department  he 
always  has  the  newest  things  in  English  and  Scotch  tweeds 
and  suitings,  getting  them  almost  directly  after  they  land  in 
New  York.  His  gents'  furnishing  goods  are  particularly  well 
selected,  and  here  we  find  styles  equal  in  taste  to  anything 
we  can  get  in  the  city,  and  not  only  the  style  but  the  quality 
is  also  there.  Thus  Mr.  Borrmann's  $1.50  shirt  is  equal  in 
value  to  what  many  a  store  would  ask  $2.  ;o  for,  and  so,  by 
comparison,  we  find  the  majority  of  goods  are  of  equally 
good  value.  He  employs  as  a  rule  about  twelve  or  fifteen 
hands,  all  of  whom  are  thoroughly  competent,  anil  the  sales- 
people are  particularly  courteous  to  their  customers.  In  a 
word  the  business  is  conducted  in  a  thoroughly  first-class 
manner,  and  everything  denotes  that  Mr.  Borrmann  under- 
stands every  department  of  it.  lie  is  a  native  of  Germany 
and  has  bec-n  in  Chicago  for  twenty-five  years.  A  branch 
store  devoted  exclusively  to  dry  goods,  conducted  under  the 
style  of  H.  C.  T.  Borrmann,  at  931  Twenty-second  street, 
and  1041  Hoyne  avenue,  is  managed  by  the  wife  and  daughter 
of  Mr.  liorrmann.  This  store  was  established  in  1891,  and 
is  centrally  located  in  Durkee's  elegant  brick  block,  recently 
constructed,  having  3,000  feet  of  floor  space  and  a  frontage  of 
twenty-five  feet  on  Twenty-second  street,  and  twenty-five 
feet  on  Hoyne  avenue,  with  a  depth  of  seventy-five  feet. 
Here  a  large  and  comprehensive  line  of  first-class  dry  goods 
is  to  be  found  in  imported  and  domestic  woolens,  dress 
goods  and  silks;  and  eight  courteous  lady  clerks  are  em- 
ployed. 


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C.  H.  SCOTT. 

Prominent  among  the  leading  grocers  in  this  section  of  the 
city  is  Mr.  Clarence  Scott,  whose  popular  establishment  is 
located  at  the  corner  of  791!)  and  Dickey  streets.  Mr.  Scott, 
who  was  born  in  Illinois,  has  been  a  resident  of  Chicago  since 
1885.  In  iSqo  he  founded  his  present  business,  and  has  from 
the  start  made  his  house  the  center  of  a  large  and  flourishing 
trade.  The  premises  he  occupies  comprise  the  ground  floor 
of  a  three-story  stone  building,  20x60  feet  in  dimensions. 
The  store  is  handsomely  fitted  up,  and  is  one  of  the  most 
attractive  establishments  on  7yth  street,  and,  in  fact,  in  all 
Auburn  park.  Every  facility  has  been  provided  for  the 
storage  and  handling  of  the  heavy  and  comprehensive  stock 
always  carried,  as  well  as  for  its  effective  display  and  close 
inspection.  Mr.  Scott  has  always  for  sale  full  and  complete 
lines  of  fancy  and  staple  groceries  of  every  description,  in- 
cluding choice  fresh  crop  teas,  coffees,  spices,  sauces,  pickles, 
catsups,  condiments  and  relishes;  olives,  olive  oil,  truffles, 
capers,  mushrooms;  jams,  jellies,  preserved  fruits  in  glass, 
and  other  table  relishes;  canned  goods  in  great  variety,  the 
best  brands  of  family  flour,  prepared  cereals  and  farinaceous 
goods,  sugars,  syrups  and  molasses,  bakers'  and  laundry  sup- 
plies, soaps,  starch,  cornstarch,  brushes,  brooms,  mop  handles, 
fancy  creamery  and  dairy  butter,  cheese,  fresh  eggs,  dried 
fruits,  vegetables,  bacon,  lard,  hams,  etc.,  etc.  The  patronage 
is  large  and  first-class,  and  gives  every  promise  of  a  steady 
increase.  Mr.  Scott  is  a  popular  and  successful  merchant, 
and  is  held  in  high  esteem  by  all  with  whom  he  has  dealings. 


FIDELITY  MORTGAGE  LOAN  COMPANY. 

The  enlargement  of  the  loan  market,  so  as  to  cover  the 
wants  and  necessities  of  the  vast  classes  of  the  public  who  are 
not  owners  of  real  estate,  was  one  of  the  most  necessary  inno- 
vations of  recent  years.  When  prudently  and  honorably 
conducted,  the  business  is  of  importance  and  value  to  the 
community,  as  it  gives  relief  from  pressing  claims  at  the  very 
time  when  most  essential.  The  Fidelity  Mortgage  Loan 
Company,  of  No.  153  K.  Monroe  street,  is  one  of  the  leading 
representative  concerns  engaged  in  the  business.  The  com- 
pany was  incorporated  in  July,  1890,  and  occupies  large 
offices,  neatly  fitted  up,  and  well  suited  to  the  avocation,  giv- 
ing every  privacy  to  ladies  and  gentlemen  in  need  of  temporary 
assistance.  These  can  promptly  obtain  loans  on  chattel 
security,  as  well  as  on  lands  and  houses,  their  furniture,  etc., 
being  left  in  use  as  before,  and  every  care  being  taken  to 
secure  the  confidential  character  of  the  negotiations.  The 
policy  pursued  by  this  company  is  most  honorable  and 
equitable,  and  they  loan  to  the  fullest  extent  on  all  tangible 
securities.  Payments  can  be  made  in  as  easy  installments  as 
required,  and  at  intervals  which  are  most  convenient  to  the 
borrower.  They  are  well  known  for  their  just  and  honest 
trsatment  of  customers,  and  have  in  consequence  a  large  and 
influential  patronage  throughout  the  city  and  the  tributary 
states.  We  can  heartily  recommend  those  of  our  readers  in 
want  of  a  loan  to  make  application  to  the  Fidelity  Mortgage 
I  .oan  Company,  from  whom  they  will  receive  the  most  agree- 
able courtesy,  and  the  most  prompt  and  business  like  treat- 
ment. 


MRS.  J.  BATY. 

Perhaps  in  no  other  line  of  productive  industry  are  manipu- 
lators so  controlled  by  the  vagaries  of  fickle  fashion  as  in  the 
production  of  fine  millinery.  The  number  of  new  shapes  in 
bonnets  and  hats  it  is  absolutely  necessary  to  invent  each  sea- 
son is  almost  illimitable,  and  requires  a  skill  in  designing 
quite  unthought  of  by  the  ordinary  observer.  A  prominent 
West  side  house  engaged  in  this  business  is  that  of  Mrs.  J. 
Baty,  No.  740  YV.  Madison  street,  which  she  established  some 
three  years  ago.  Anything  that  adds  to  the  personal  appear- 
ance of  the  fairer  sex  is  always  of  the  greatest  value,  and  at 
the  above  establishment  all  that  may  be  included  in  the  term 
fashionable  millinery  may  here  be  found,  of  the  finest  quality 
and  greatest  variety,  having  been  purchased  through  the  lead- 


ing New  York  importing  houses.  The  prices  charged  are 
very  moderate,  considering  the  superior  character  of  the  goods 
offered,  and  naturally  Mrs.  liaty's  emporium  is  very  popular 
among  the  ladies,  who  are  well  aware  that  they  can  always 
find  here  something  new,  beautiful  and  useful  at  a  fair  and 
reasonable  price.  The  premises  occupied,  consisting  of  a 
store  and  workroom,  are  very  handsome  and  commodious,  the 
stock  embracing  the  latest  novelties  in  Parisian  bonnets  and 
hats,  trimmed  and  untrimmed,  silks,  satins,  velvets,  plushes, 
flowers,  feathers,  pompons,  passementerie  and  kindred  mil- 
linery goods.  Mrs.  Jiaty  was  born  in  La  Salle,  111  ,  and 
brought  up  in  Chicago.  She  is  a  lady  of  exquisite  taste  and 
good  judgment,  and  prior  to  engaging  in  business  on  her  own 
account,  was  head  milliner  in  the  fashionable  emporium  of 
Mme.  Jacobson,  on  Wabasli  avenue. 


MAHLUM  &  JOHNSON. 

One  of  the  most  complete  and  excellent  grocery  houses 
in  the  section  in  which  it  is  located  is  that  of  Messrs.  Mah- 
lum  &  Johnson.  The  situation,  201  W.  Frie  street,  corner 
May,  is  very  central  and  desirable  and  a  splendid  flourishing 
business  is  being  carried  on.  The  foundation  of  the  business 
dates  fromi8S4,when  it  was  established  by  Mr.  K.  Mahlum& 
Co.,  and  continued  until  February  I  of  the  present  year,  when 
the  firm  was  changed  to  Mahlum  &  Johnson.  Both  partners 
are  thoroughly  practical  experienced  men  and  have  put  in  a 
new  fresh  stock  of  goods  in  the  store,  and  are  conducting 
operations  in  a  manner  greatly  redounding  to  their  credit. 
Besides  a  first-class  assortment  of  staple  and  fancy  and  im- 
ported and  domestic  groceries,  including  choice  teas,  coffees, 
pure  spices,  sugar,  syrups,  canned  goods,  dried  fruits,  table 
luxuries,  condiments,  the  best  brands  of  family  flour  and  a 
full  line  of  sugar  cured  hams,  salt  and  smoked  meats  will  be 
found,  and  prime  creamery  and  dairy  butter,  cheese  and 
fresh  eggs.  Several  clerks  are  employed  and  three  wagons 
owned  by  the  firm  are  used  expressly  for  calling  for  and 
delivering  orders.  The  business  premises  have  an  area  of 
25x75  feet,  and  every  modern  convenience  is  at  hand  and 
prompt  attention  is  paid  to  customers.  The  copartners  are 
both  natives  of  Norxvay.  They  have  resided  in  Chicago  for 
some  years,  and  are  gentlemen  of  strict  integrity  in  their 
dealings  as  well  as  experience  and  splendid  business  qualifi- 
cations. Trade  is  steadily  growing  and  increasing,  and  about 
the  premises  there  is  always  a  scene  of  busy  activity. 


SHALEK  &.  LINTZ. 

A  tailoring  establishment  with  an  excellent  reputation  is 
that  of  Shalek  &  Lintz,  445  S.  Halsted  street.  This  house 
has  been  established  since  1889  and  enjoys  a  reputation  of  the 
highest  character  for  superior  workmanship  and  highest  grade 
of  goods.  The  premises  are  well  stocked  with  a  fine  line  of 
imported  and  domestic  suitings  of  leading  designs  in  ck>ths 
of  all  kinds,  tweeds,  serges,  cashmeres,  worsteds,  broad- 
cloths and  corkscrews.  The  goods  manufactured  by  the 
house  are  of  the  finest  grade,  and  cut  in  the  latest  styles,  all 
garments  being  made  by  competent  hands  under  the  direct 
supervision  of  the  heads  of  the  house.  A  large  staff  of  com- 
petent help  is  employed  and  the  house  enjoys  a  most  liberal 
patronage.  The  goods  manufactured  by  this  house  have  a 
standard  reputation  in  the  district  in  which  they  do  business, 
and  their  name  to  a  garment  is  a  guarantee  of  its  character. 
Their  patrons  are  fulsome  in  their  praise  and  advertise  the 
house  in  the  most  acceptable  manner.  The  firm  is  composed 
of  Mr.  Frank  Shalek  and  Frank  Lintz,  both  gentlemen  being 
natives  of  Bohemia,  practical  tailors  and  residents  of  the 
United  States  since  boyhood.  They  stand  very  high  among 
friends  and  patrons,  are  considered  everywhere  to  be  business 
men  of  character  and  ability,  and  are  leaders  in  the  social 
circle  in  which  they  move.  The  store  has  a  large  cutting 
room  in  the  rear,  and  the  facilities  for  turning  out  the  finest 
work  at  moderate  prices  is  unexceled  by  any  house  in  the 
city. 


METROPOLIS  OF  THE 


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SMYTH  CROOKS. 

The  North  side  is  signally  fortunate  in  having  such  repre- 
sentative business  houses  of  all  kinds,  and  in  none  is  this  so 
Apparent  as  in  the  boot  and  shoe  trade,  custom  made  and 
shop  work.  One  of  the  oldest  and  best  established  is 
that  of  Smyth  C rooks,  at  Xo.  450  N.  Clark  street,  who  twenty- 
three  years  ago  opened  this  business  at  No  516^  Division 
street,  but  which  grew  so  rapidly  that  eighteen  years  ago 
he  was  compelled  to  remove  to  his  present  extensive  and 


SMYTH     CROOKS 


well-fitted  store,  25x60  feet  in  size,  with  shop  in  the  rear, 
25x50  feet,  fitted  with  all  the  appliances  for  modern  and  first- 
class  shoe  making.  In  addition  to  his  extensive  stock  of 
ladies',  gents'  and  children's  shoes,  footwear,  rubbers  and 
slippers,  including  the  most  reliable  makes,  Lilly  Brackett 
&  Co.  of  Boston  ;  Pingree  &  Smith  of  Detroit ;  G.  W.  Ludlow 
•of  Chicago,  and  Jno.  Foster  and  Co.  of  Beloit,  Wis.  ; 
he  employs  six  men  in  the  manufacture  of  the  finest  and  best 
•custom  work,  for  ladies'  and  gents'  wear.  Mr.  Crooks  is  a 
native  of  Ireland,  and  has  resided  in  Chicago  for  twenty-four 
years.  He  is  a  live,  energetic  and  prosperous  business 
man,  who  has  a  well-earned  reputation  for  his  many  excellent 
qualities,  and  hosts  of  friends,  socially  and  commercially. 


R.  E.  OBERG  &  CO. 

The  number  of  cereal  foods  that  have  of  late  years  been  pro- 
duced and  brought  into  the  market  is  legion.  Almost  all  the 
known  grains  have  been  operated  upon  to  furnish  new  delica- 
cies, or  health-giving  dishes  for  impaired  digestions,  and  it  is 
really  marvelous  what  results  have  been  attained.  Messrs.  R. 
E.  Oberg  &  Co.  of  No.  213  W.  Lake  street,  contribute  their 
share  to  these  favorite  articles  of  diet  by  manufacturing  the 
well-known"Excelsior"  Buckwheat  and  Rolled  Oats,  for  which 

there  is  a  great  and 
growing  demand. 
Mr.  Oberg  began 
the  business  in  the 
year  1885  and  con- 
ducted it  with  such 
energy,  producing 
pure  and  easily  di- 
gested foods,  that 
his  name  soon  be- 
came famous  :n  this 
line  of  trade.  His 
resources  are  ample 
and  his  facilities 
unexcelled.  He  oc- 
cupies a  very  large 
floor,  fitted  with  a 
full  set  of  packing 
machinery,  driven 
by  steam  power, and 
transacts  a  very  ex- 
tensive business, 
mainly  in  Chicago 
and  its  environs,  in 
goods  done  up  in 
convenient  pack- 


MCLAftK  STREET 

^  NEAR   DIVISION 

L  H  1C  A.G-  U. 


ERNST  STOCK. 

The  real  estate  men  of  Chicago  may  justly  claim  the  honor 
of  making  the  city  the  great  place  it  has  become.  Their 
undiminished  faith  in  times  of  adversity  and  indomitable 
•energy  at  all  times  has  made  it  possible  for  this  to  become 
America's  metropolis.  One  of  the  most  active  and  respon- 
sible agents  on  the  North  side  is  Mr.  Ernst  Stock,  who  is 
located  at  374  E.  Division  street.  Mr.  Stock  was  born  in 
Germany  and  came  to  Chicago  in  1865.  He  engaged  in  the 
grocery  business  and  was  very  successful,  acquiring  much 
real  estate  and  property  of  various  kinds,  so  that  he  was 
induced  to  embark  in  the  business  of  real  estate  and 
loans  in  1887.  He  has  been  extraordinarily  success- 
ful and  has  built  up  a  liberal  patronage  of  the  most 
•desirable  character.  1 1  is  office  is  neatly  fitted  up,  and  he 
handles  a  large  amount  of  property  for  non-residents  ;  he  also 
makes  loans,  having  superior  connections  for  money  ;  deals 
in  first  mortgages,  collects  rents,  etc.  He  does  an  extensive 
business,  and  buys  and  sells  much  real  estate  on  commission, 
having  always  a  fine  list  of  bargains.  Mr.  Stock  is  a  pro- 
gressive and  active  business  man,  and  has  made  a  pro- 
nounced success  in  his  business.  He  is  well  known  in  real 
estate  business  and  financial  circles,  being  highly  respected. 
The  telephone  call  is  3686. 


ages  intended  to  preserve  their  freshness  and  their  nutritive 
qualities.  Messrs.  Oberg  &  Co.,  in  addition  to  manufactur- 
ing, are  large  jobbers  in  these  excellent  foods  of  the  best  known 
varieties.  Mr.  Oberg  is  sole  proprietor  and  manager  of  th« 
business  and  has  a  large  and  successful  trade.  He  is  a  native 
of  this  city  and  is  highly  respected  and  esteemed  in  both  trade 
and  social  circles,  being  justly  ranked  among  the  most  enter- 
prising and  upright  business  men  of  the  city. 


EDWARDS  &  FITZGERALD. 

There  is  no  business  in  a  neighborhood*  so  well  appre- 
ciated as  a  good  meat  market,  one  where  you  can  always  be 
sure  of  getting  fresh,  clean  meats,  and  have  the  different 
kinds  to  select  from.  Such  a  one  in  fact  as  is  that  of 
Edwards  &  Fitzgerald,  at  No.  55  N.  State  street,  the  most 
popular  market  on  the  North  side.  This  business  was 
established  eight  years  ago  by  S.  Edwards  &  J.  B.  Fitz- 
gerald, and  has  been  a  success  since  its  opening.  They 
keep  constantly  on  hand  a  splendid  stock  of  the  best  fresh, 
salt  and  smoked  meats,  poultry,  game,  fish,  oysters,  vege- 
tables and  fruit  in  season,  and  employing  four  assistants 
with  three  wagons  are  always  ready  to  deliver  all  orders 
promptly  to  any  part  of  the  city.  They  make  a  specialty 
of  family  tratle,  and  number  the  best  families  of  the  North 
side  among  their  customers.  Mr.  Edwards  is  a  native 
of  the  South  of  England  and  has  been  in  Chicago  for 
twenty  years.  He  was  brought  up  to  the  butchering 
business,  and  is  very  thorough  in  his  management. 
Mr.  Fitzgerald  was  born  in  Ireland,  but  was  raised 
in  Chicago, and  has  been  eight  years  in  his  present  business. 
They  are  members  of  the  Retail  Butchers'Association,  are 
live,  enterprising  and  energetic,  and  merit  the  splendid 
trade  the  people  of  the  North  side  favor  them  with.  Their 
market  is  neatly  arranged  and  fitted  with  refrigerators, 
coolers  and  all  appurtenances  that  go  to  make  up  a  first-class 
place  and  in  every  arrangement  and  detail  patrons  will  find 
this  market  as  near  perfection  as  the  wants  of  the  pre- 
sent times  demand. 


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METROPOLIS  OF  THE 
^-WEST. 


THE    KNAUS   &  GREEN   MFG.   CO. 

The  manufacture  of  furniture  is  one  of  the  most  important 
industries  of  the  city  of  Chicago,  as  well  as  one  of  the  most 
progressive,  engaging  the  attention  of  some  of  the  most  sub- 
stantial firms,  and  a  large  army  of  skillful  workmen.  One  of 
the  most  promising  of  these  firms,  who  confine  themselves 
to  the  production  of  parlor  furniture  frames,  is  that  of  the 
Knaus  &  Green  Manufacturing  Co. ,  whose  extensive  factory 
is  centrally  located  at  Nos.  51,  53  and  55  W.  Pearson  street. 
Although  incorporated  as  recently  as  July,  1890,  under  the 
laws  of  the  State  of  Illinois,  with  a  paid  up  capital  of 
$10,000,  this  enterprising  company  already  transact  a  busi- 
ness whose  annual  value  amounts  to  $50,000.  Their  prem- 
ises are  splendidly  equipped  with  the  most  improved 
machinery,  driven  by  steam  power,  and  afford  unexceled 
facilities  for  the  manufacture  of  their  well-known  frames. 
The  greatest  care  is  exercised  in  every  detail  of  the  work, 
from  the  selection  of  the  material  to  the  final  making  up, 
and  the  result  is  seen  in  the  great  demand  that  is  rapidly 
springing  up  in  all  parts  of  the  United  States  for  these 
superior  articles.  The  officers  of  the  company  are  ;  Mr.  X. 
M.  Green,  president,  Mr.  Joseph  Pregenzer,  vice-president, 
and  Mr.  Wm.  J.  Knaus,  secretary  and  treasurer,  the  latter 
gentleman  being  also  general  manager.  These  practical 
business  men  were  all  previously  connected  with  the  well- 
known  Zengerle  Manufacturing  Company,  also  in  the  furni- 
ture business,  and  bring  to  bear  vast  experience  and  the 
highest  qualifications,  both  natural  and  acquired,  for  the 
successful  management  of  this  industry.  They  occupy 
honored  positions  on  the  rolls  of  membership  of  some  of  our 
large  societies,  and  have  ever  secured  the  esteem  and  respect 
of  all  who  have  been  thrown  into  contact  with  them.  Their 
business  has  been  established  upon  sound  commercial  princi- 
ples, and  gives  great  promise  of  a  long  and  brilliant  career 
of  usefulness. 

NIESEN  BROS. 

Mr.  Frank  Niesen  has  for  many  years  been  known  as  the 
leading  manufacturer  of  fine  vinegars  and  cider  in  this  city. 
In  the  early  part  of  the  present  year  he  retired  in  favor  of  his 
sons,  Messrs.  Fred  A.  Niesen  and  Frank  L.  Niesen.  Mr.  F. 
Xiesen  has  been  identified  with  the  trade  since  1854,  and  in 
1 865  he  founded  this  business,  which  has  steadily  grown  until 
to-day  immense  quantities  of  this  acid  seasoning  are  made,  the 
qualities  being  warranted  strictly  pure.  The  premises  occupied 
by  the  Niesen  Bros,  are  located  at  752  N.  Halsted  street,  and 
consist  of  a  two- sj:ory  building,  20x100  feet  in  dimensions,  which 
is  owned  by  their  father.  Here  pure  white  wine,  cider,  pickle 
and  double  vinegars  are  manufactured,  as  well  as  pure  apple 
cider.  Only  the  best  and  pure  materials  are  used  and  every  care 
is  taken  to  secure  high  quality  and  sustain  the  reputation  of  the 
house.  The  cellar  of  the  adjoining  building  is  utilized  for 
storage  purposes,  and  the  rapid  increase  in  business  will  soon 
necessitate  more  commodious  quarters.  The  manufactory  is 
equipped  with  every  facility  for,  the  successful  conduct  of  the 
business,  and  has  six  tanks  with  a  capacity  of  fourteen  barrels 
each,  two  of  sixteen  barrels,  and  one  of  ten  barrels.  Four 
persons  are  employed  and  two  teams  are  used  for  delivery  pur- 
poses. The  business  done  by  this  house  is  extensive  and  in- 
creases steadily.  The  members  of  the  firm  are  gentlemen  of 
business  ability  and  social  standing;  they  are  capable  and  reli- 
able and  worthy  of  the  greatest  confidence.  They  are  both 
members  of  the  Catholic  Order  of  Foresters,  and  are  esteemed 
bv  all  who  know  them. 


present  style.  It  was  then  at  184  X.  Clark  street,  and  he 
has  been  in  the  present  location  since  1890.  The  premises 
are  large,  fronting  fifty  feet  on  X.  Clark  street  and  no  feet 
on  Huron  street,  and  the  store  is  very  handsomely  fitted  up 
with  plate  glass  front  and  nickel  show  cases  and  antique 
oak.  Mr.  Wallach  is  a  native  of  Poland,  and  has  been  in 
Chicago  eighteen  years.  He  is  a  comparatively  young 
man,  and  an  ex-member  of  the  Xational  Union  and  an  t-x- 
member  of  the  Xational  Guards.  He  has  endeared  himself  to 
a  large  number  of  business  and  other  friends  through  his 
close  attention  to  business  and  honorable  business  methods. 
He  is  justly  conceded  to  be  the  leading  representative  in 
his  various  lines  on  the  Xorth  side,  and  always  has  the 
newest  styles  and  fashions  as  soon  as  brought  out  in  London 
or  New  York.  His  stock  comprises  all  qualities  of  hats, 
shirts, collars  and  cuffs,  including  the  leading  brands  ;  elegant 
neckwear,  silk  and  woolen  underwear,  hosiery,  gloves  and 
all  that  goes  to  complete  a  gentleman's  costume.  He  makes 
fine  shirts  to  order,  all  of  which  are  cut  on  scientific  prin- 
ciples and  warranted  to  give  the  best  tit  and  satisfaction. 
College  and  lawn  tennis,  boating  and  outing  shirts,  form 
another  specialty,  also  silk  and  flannel  suits  for  sleeping  in. 
Mr.  Wallach  controls  a  large  business,  employing  ten  sales- 
men and  shirt  cutters,  and  his  store  is  always  identified  with 
thorough  respectability. 


H.   L.    WALLACH. 

Prominent  among  the  leading  business  houses  in  the  city 
that  have  built  up  a  widespread  reputation  is  that  of  Mr  H. 
L.  Wallach,  the  hatter,  shirt-maker  and  furnisher,  at  1 88- 
190  N.  Clark  street.  The  establishment  of  the  business 
dates  back  as  far  as  1876,  when  it  was  founded  by  Radzyunski 
Bros,  and  in  1886  Mr.  Wallach,  who  had  for  years  been 
their  managing  clerk,  purchased  the  business  and  adopted  the 


THE  HURON   PHARMACY  CO. 

Among  the  well-known  and  centrally  located  pharmacies 
on  the  North  side  is  that  of  the  Huron  Pharmacy  Co.  ,at  192 
N.  Clark  street.  This  pharmacy  was  established  immedi- 
ately after  the  great  fire, and  from  its  inception  to  the  present 
time  has  met  with  universal  favor  and  a  large  patronage 
from  the  best  classes.  A  large  and  carefully  selected  stock 
of  drugs  and  chemicals,  as  well  as  toilet  and  fancy  articles, is 
constantly  kept  on  hand  and  a  competent  corps  of  gentle- 
manly pharmacists  will  always  be  found  to  attend  to  the 
wants  of  customers.  The  manager,  Dr.  Ambrose  Breese,  has 
been  connected  with  this  business  for  fifteen  years,  and  is 
ag  raduate  in  medicine,  doing, however, only  an  office  practice. 
He  also  attends  to  the  correspondence  of  his  patients,  who, 
having  left  the  city,  still  desire  his  services.  Dr.  Breese, 
however,  is  scrupulously  careful  to  respect  the  rights  of  other 
members  of  his  profession.  Great  care  is  taken  in  the  com- 
pounding of  all  prescriptions.  Dr.  Breese  is  a  native  of 
Peoria  County,  111.,  and  has  been  a  resident  of  Chicago  seven 
years.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Illinois  State  Board  of  Pharmacy, 
and  graduated  from  the  Bennett  Medical  College  in  the 
class  of  1887.  He  is  an  active  Free  Mason,  and  a  member 
of  the  Order  of  Knights  of  Pythias. 


THE  CRESCENT. 

The  trade  of  appareling  mankind  grows  more  extensive- 
with  the  lapse  of  years,  and  each  department  becomes  sepa- 
rate, the  better  to  include  all  of  the  minor  details  of  each. 
The  line  of  hats,  caps,  gloves,  gents'  furnishing  goods  and 
shirts  has  long  been  the  acknowledged  important  one,  and  no 
firm  in  the  city  is  more  representative  in  this  line  than  the 
"Crescent"  at  Xo.  129  N.  Clark  street,  under  the  manage- 
ment of  the  enterprising  proprietors,  Mr.  I.  Rogatz  and 
Mr.  L.  Silverman.  The  "Crescent,"  although  but  a  year  in 
existence,  already  commands  an  immense  trade,  due  to  the 
splendid  stock  the  customer  may  select  from  and  the  courte- 
ous treatment  everyone  receives  who  visits  this  handsome 
store.  They  carry  a  complete  and  carefully  selected  stock 
of  hats,  caps,  gloves,  gents'  furnishing  goods,  and  make  a 
specialty  of  custom  made  shirts,  all  of  which  are  of  the  very 
best  quality  and  sold  at  remarkably  low  prices.  Messrs. 
Rogatz  and  Silverman  are  both  natives  of  Germany,  and 
have  resided  in  this  city  a  number  of  years.  Both  are 
young  men,  live,  industrious  and  enterprising  and  are 
rapidly  making  their  mark  in  commercial  circles. 


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M.  SCHOMMER. 

A  deservedly  prosperous  and  liberally  patronized  establish- 
ment in  this  section  of  the  city  is  that  of  Mr.  Matthew  Schom- 
mer,  dealer  in  tine  boots  and  shoes,  at  No.  2405  Wentworth 
avenue.  Mr.  Schommer  was  born  in  Germany,  whence  he 
removed  to  Chicago  in  1882.  Having  acquired  a  thorough, 
practical  knowledge  of  this  important  line  of  trade,  and  gained 
valuable  experience  in  all  its  branches,  he  established  his  pres- 
ent enterprise  in  1888,  from  the  start  securing  a  large  and 
influential  patronage,  which  has  steadily  grown  and  developed 
to  its  present  gratifying  proportions.  Mr.  Schommer  occupies 
the  ground  floor  of  a  two-story  frame  building,  having  a  front- 
age of  20  by  a  depth  of  60  feet.  These  spacious  and  commo- 
dious premises  are  neatly  appointed  and  handsomely  furnished, 
and  are  fitted  up  with  every  modern  convenience  that  can  add 
to  the  attractiveness  of  the  display  of  fine  goods,  or  promote 
the  comfort  of'  patrons.  The  stock  carried  is  large  and  com- 
prehensive, the  assortment  embracing  full  lines  of  footwear  for 
both  sexes  and  all  ages,  only  the  products  of  the  most  reliable 
manufacturers  being  handled.  The  house  is  leading  head- 
quarters for  line  boots  and  shoes  for  men,  youths  and  boys, 
and  for  ladies,  misses  and  children.  Several  assistants  are 
employed,  and  all  the  needs  of  the  public  in  this  direction  are 
promptly  attended  to.  His  goodsare  unrivaled  for  their  excel- 
lent quality  of  material,  their  elegance,  easy  fit,  and  stylish 
appearance,  as  well  as  their  great  durability.  Repairing  is  also 
executed  at  short  notice  in  the  most  workmanlike  manner. 
Mr.  Schommer  is  a  popular  merchant,  and  is  held  in  high 
esteem  by  all  with  whom  he  comes  in  contact. 


H.  G.  SCHRAMM. 

A  reliable  and  responsible  house  devoted  to  the  importation 
and  sale  of  watches,  silverware,  diamonds,  jewelry,  etc.,  in 
the  southern  part  of  the  city,  is  that  of  Mr.  H.  G.  Schramm, 
at  No.  3915  Cottage  Grove  avenue,  Oakland  Square.  This 
business  was  established  in  1875  by  Mr.  E.  R.  Williams,  to 
whom  Mr.  Schramm  succeeded  in  March,  i8go.  From  its  in- 
ception the  house  has  been  a  leading  and  influential  one,  an  I 
since  it  has  come  under  the  enterprising  management  of  its 
present  proprietor  the  limits  of  its  trade  have  been  greatly 
extended,  and  its  patronage  has  been  largely  increased  in  vol- 
ume and  importance.  Me  has  had  great  experience,  and  is 
considered  one  of  the  best  judges  of  diamonds  and  jewelry  in 
the  city,  while  at  the  same  time  he  has  influential  connections 
in  all  the  leading  sources  of  supply.  His  store  has  a  frontage 
of  25  by  a  depth  of  60  feet;  it  is  elegantly  equipped,  hand- 
somely furnished,  and  is  fitted  up  with  large  plate  glass  front, 
nickeled  show  cases  and  cabinets,  the  whole  combining  with 
the  magnificent  stock  to  form  one  of  the  most  attractive 
establishments  on  Cottage  Grove  avenue.  Mr.  Schramm 
keeps  constantly  on  hand  all  kinds  of  diamond  jewelry, 
watches,  clocks,  bronzes,  sterling  silverware,  chains,  bracelets, 
ear  rings,  finger  rings,  brooches,  pins,  charms,  lockets,  etc., 
also  optical  goods  of  every  description.  These  goods  are  all 
purchased  at  first  hand  from  the  most  reliable  sources.  Three 
courteous  assistants  are  employed,  and  all  goods  are  fully 
warranted  to  be  exactly  as  represented.  Mr.  Schramm  was 
born  in  New  York  He  is  an  enterprising  gentleman,  and  is 
highly  esteemed  by  the  community  for  his  ability  and  sterling 
integrity. 

E.  LINDLEY. 

The  popular  and  enterprising  news  depot,  located  at  No. 
3456  State  street,  of  which  Mr.  E.  Lindley  is  the  efficient 
proprietor,  has  become  a  favorite  resort  in  this  section  of  Chi- 
cago for  the  majority  of  its  leading  citizens.  Mr.  Lindley 
deals  in  the  most  fragrant  brands  of  foreign  and  domestic 
cigars,  chewing  and  smoking  tobacco  of  the  finest  quality,  the 
freshest  and  choicest  confectionery  of  all  kinds,  stationery  of 
every  description,  magazines,  periodicals,  etc.,  while  here  will 
also  be  found  all  the  daily  papers  which  are  published  in  the 
city.  The  foundation  of  this  business  dates  back  ten  years, 
when  it  was  established  by  Mr.  I.  Hurd,  who  was  succeeded 

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by  A.  M.  Marbaker,  and  he  in  turn  by  the  present  proprietor, 
who  has  had  sole  control  for  the  past  two  years.  The  store 
occupied  is  25x30  feet  in  dimensions,  handsomely  appointed 
and  perfect  in  convenience  of  arrangement  for  the  handling  of 
the  large  and  varied  stock  of  goods  at  all  times  carried.  Prices 
are  placed  at  the  lowest  point  of  moderation,  and  an  able 
assistant  is  in  constant  attendance.  Mr.  Lindley,  who  is  a 
man  in  the  prime  of  life,  a  native  of  this  state,  has  been  a 
widelyand  favorably  known  citizen  of  Chicago  since  1882,  and 
is  the  recipient  of  a  large,  liberal  and  permanent  patronage. 
Mr.  Lindley  has  also  a  finely  fitted  ice  cream  parlor  in  con- 
junction with  his  store,  as  well  as  a  handsome  soda  fountain. 
He  manufactures  his  own  ice  cream,  and  his  establishment  is 
fast  becoming  popular  in  this  section  of  the  city. 


GARDEN   CITY  BAKERY. 

In  this  section  of  the  city  there  is  no  more  popular  establish- 
ment than  the  Garden  City  Bakery  at  Nos.  2927  and  2929 
Wentworth  avenue.  It  was  established  in  1883,  by  Mrs.  E. 
Ramseyer,  and  from  its  inception,  owing  to  the  excellence  of 
its  products  and  the  enterprising  and  liberal  methods  that  have 
at  all  tirr.es  characterized  its  management,  a  large  and  prosper- 
ous trade  was  established.  The  premises  utilized  are  in  a 
central  location,  and  comprise  the  ground  floor  and  basement 
of  a  two-story  brick  building,  20x60  feet  in  dimensions,  per- 
fectly adapted  in  every  respect  for  the  successful  prosecution 
of  the  business  on  a  satisfactory  basis.  The  store  is  hand- 
somely fitted  up  and  well  furnished,  and,  with  its  elegant 
showcases  and  fine  counters,  presents  a  most  attractive  appear- 
ance. The  bakery  adjoining  is  of  ample  dimensions,  and  is 
well  equipped  with  all  the  latest  improved  machinery,  tools 
and  appliances  known  to  the  trade,  including  several  perfected 
ovens  of  modern  make  and  pattern.  Sixteen  skilled  bakers 
and  pastry  cooks  are  employed,  and  the  output  is  very  large. 
It  embraces  all  kinds  of  plain  and  fancy  bread,  Garden  City 
Graham  and  Vienna  loaves,  cakes,  buns,  crumpets,  rolls,  crull- 
ers, doughnuts,  pies  and  other  domestic  and  fancy  goods. 
Wedding  cakes  are  made  a  specialty,  also  rich  pound,  fruit 
and  sponge  cakes.  A  heavy  stock  is  always  carried,  and  is 
daily  renewed  with  fresh  supplies.  Mrs.  E.  Ramseyer  trans- 
acts a  wholesale  and  retail  business,  supplying  hotels,  clubs, 
restaurants,  cafes,  grocery  stores  and  families  with  anything 
in  these  lines  at  lowest  prices  She  specially  attends  to  cater 
ing  for  balls,  weddings,  parties,  etc.,  is  prepared  to  enter 
into  contracts  of  any  magnitude,  and  has  earned  an  enviable 
reputation  by  the  reliable  manner  in  which  she  fulfils  all  her 
undertakings,  This  establishment  is  under  the  able  manage- 
ment of  Mr.  I..  Kam^eyer.  whose  extended  business  experience 
amply  (its  him  for  the  duties  of  this  position. 


LEWISSON,   BOICE  &   SMITH. 

A  business  which  has  been  singularly  successful  here,  since 
its  incorporation  in  1890  (December  27),  is  that  of  Lewisson, 
I'oice  &  Smith  (incorporated),  manufacturers  of  umbrellas  and 
walking-sticks,  at  Nos.  220  and  222  Madison  street.  The 
corporation  consists  of  \V.  \.  Lewisson,  president;  \V.  II. 
Boice,  treasurer;  and  C.  Smith,  secretary.  Mr.  Lewisson  is  a 
resident  of  Boston,  Mass.,  and  is  the  special  partner  of  the 
concern.  lie  is  in  the  same  line  of  business  in  New 
England's  capital.  Messrs,  Uoice  and  Smith  attend  to  the 
business  here.  They  were  formerly  interested  in  the  same 
line  of  manufacture  in  New  Vork,  and,  though  young  men, 
have  had  a  rare  experience  in  the  details  of  the  business,  which 
under  their  excellent  management  has  extended  its  influence 
over  all  the  country  west  of  the  Ohio  river.  Doth  gentlemen 
are  natives  of  New  York.  Here  the  drm  occupies  the  ground 
floor,  an  apartment  60x190  feet  in  extent,  where  they  carry  a 
large  stock  of  all  grades  of  umbrellas  and  canes.  About 
thirty-five  people  are  employed  in  the  manufacture  of  the 
specialties  of  the  company,  besides  four  traveling  salesmen. 
Messrs.  Boice  cS:  Smith  are  devoting  themselves  to  the  inter- 
ests of  the  trade  in  a  manner  that  is  a  presage  of  a  magnificent 
success. 


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METROPOLIS  OF  THE 

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THE    PLANO  MFG.   CO. 

There  is  no  Itne  of  business  carried  on  to-day  in  the  United 
States  that  so  perfectly  illustrates  the  progressive  influence  of 
modern  methods.,  and  the  boundless  enterprise  of  American 
manufacturers,  as  the  manufacture  of  agricultural  and  harvest- 
ing machinery.  One  of  the  most  noted  and  successful  houses 
in  the  United  States,  actively  engaged  in  this  important  in- 


KansasCity,  Mo.;  St.  I.ouis,  Mo. ;  Indianapolis,  Ind.;  Fargo, 
X.  Dak.;  Harrisimrgh,  Pa.;  Peoria,  Til.;  Fort  Worth,  Tex.; 
Columbus,  O.;  Foreign:  Milan.  Italy;  Buenos  Ayres,  S. 
A.,  Montevideo,  S.  A.  The  offices  are  elegantly  fitted  up 
and  equipped,  and  all  orders  are  promptly  filled  at  ex- 
tremely low  prices.  The  standing  of  the  Piano  Manufacturing 
Company  is  high  in  financial  and  business  circles,  and  both  as 

regards  business  capa- 
city and  true  Ameri- 
can enterprise  it  justly 
merits  the  represent- 
ative position  it  has 
attained  in  this  im- 
portant industry. 


THE    PLANO   MANUFACTURING  CO.'S  WORKS  AT   PLANO,  ILL. 


dustry  is  that  known  as  the  Piano  Manufacturing  Company, 
manufacturers  of  harvesting  machinery,  whose  office  in  Chicago 
is  located  at  81  and  83  W.Monroe  street.  The  company's 
works,  which  have  an  area  of  ten  acres,  are  situated  at  Piano, 
ill.  The  various  departments  of  the  works  are  fully  equipped 
with  special  machinery  and  appliances,  operated  by  a  superior 
3OO-horse  power  steam  engine.  Here  600  skilled  workmen 
are  employed,  and  the  trade  of  the  company  extends,  not  only 
throughout  the  entire  United  States  and  Canada,  but  also  to 
Central  and  South  America,  Europe,  India,  Australia  and 
New  Zealand.  The  company  manufactures  the  famous  new 
PlanoMowers.theJor.es'  Chain  Drive  Mowers,  the  Plane  Twine 
Binders,  etc  ,  which  forutilily,  efficiency,  durability  and  general 
excellence  are  absolutely  unsurpassed  in  America  or  Kurope. 
Only  the  best  materials  are  utilized,  and  the  result  is  that  the 
Piano  harvesting  machinery  and  mowers  produced  are  the  em- 
bodiments of  mechanical  workmanship  of  the  highest  order  of 
perfection.  In  competition  with  other  harvesting  machinery 
those  of  this  company  have  frequently  manifested  their  superi- 
ority, and  the  demand  for  them  is  rapidly  increasing.  There 
are  no  machines  that  can  approach  their  record  in  the  way  of 
economical  work,  while  there  are  no  delays  from  breakage  or 
»ther  causes.  The  company  points  with  pride  to  its  "chain 
drive"  improvment  on  its  harvesters  and  binders.  It  never 
was  an  experiment  with  them  they  knew  the  principal  was 
right  and  did  not  fear  the  result.  It  turned  out  as  they  ex- 
pected in  a  popular  demand,  resulting  in  enormous  sales.  The 
company  employs  150  traveling  salesmen  and  last  year  sold 
over  20,000  machines.  The  I'lano  Manufacturing  Company 
was  incorporated  under  the  laws  of  Illinoisin  iSSi,  with  a  paid 
up  capital  of  $500,000,  and  the  following  gentlemen  who  are 
widely  known  in  trade  circles  for  their  executive  ability,  enter- 
prise and  honorable  methods  are  the  officers,  viz:  Wm,  II. 
Jones,  president;  J.  P.  Prindler,  vice-president  ;  I>.  B.  Wood, 
secretary  and  treasurer;  A.  I.  McCormick,  superintendent  of 
agencies.  The  distributing  points  for  the  company's  machines, 
twines  and  extras  are  as  follows:  Chicago,  111.;  Council 
Bluffs,  la.;  Jackson,  Mich.;  Minneapolis,  Minn.;  Rochester, 
N.  Y.;  Portland,  Ore.;  Tacoma,  Wash.;  New  Orleans,  La.; 


LOUISSTAUBER 

The  hardware  busi- 
ness is  one  of  the  best 
represented  mercantile 
pursuits  in  Chicago. 
A  leading  house  in 
this  line  is  that  of 
I.ouis  Stauber,  who 
has  been  established 
in  the  business  since 
1873,  and  is  one  of 
the  leading  and  best 
known  dealers  in  the 
trade.  Mr.  Stauber  is 
a  native  of  Germany, 
ami  has  resided  in 
Chicago  since  1869. 
lie  is  well  known  as 
an  upright, responsible 
business  man,  and  has 
numerous  friends  and  patrons  who  hold  him  in  the  highest 
esteem.  He  occupies  the  ground  floor  and  basement  of  360 
W.  Chicago  avenue,  and  has  them  thoroughly  stocked  with  a 
fine  line  of  stoves  and  hardware,  including  shelf  goods  of 
all  kinds,  screws,  nails,  wire,  tools,  builders'  hardware,  etc., 
also  a  fine  assortment  of  house  furnishing  goods  of  all  kinds. 
A  specialty  is  made  of  all  kinds  of  tinware,  and  the  house  does 
a  large  tin  jobbing  trade.  Castings  and  bricks  are  furnished 
for  all  kinds  of  stoves.  The  patronage  of  this  house  is  very 
large  and  continues  to  increase  steadily.  Every  attention  is 
shown  customers  ana  the  reputation  for  fair  and  honorable 
dealing  is  not  exceeded  by  any  like  house  in  the  city.  Two 
competent  clerks  are  employed,  and  patrons  are  promptly 
supplied  with  their  needs. 


CONRAD  KAPP. 

This  popular  and  well  patronized  bakery  and  confectionery 
was  established  by  its  present  proprietor,  Mr.  Conrad  Kapp, 
in  1889,  and  under  his  able  management,  it  has  deservedly 
enjoyed  a  continuously  prosperous  career  to  date,  the  patronage 
of  the  house  annually  increasing  in  volume  and  value.  The 
premises,  No.  3212  Wentworth  avenue,  consist  of  an  eligible 
store,  with  bakery  and  manufacturing  department  in  the  rear. 
The  latter  is  supplied  with  every  facility  known  to  the  trade, 
while  the  former  is  fitted  up  with  a  special  view  to  the  satis- 
factory prosecution  of  the  extensive  counter  trade  enjoyed. 
The  large  show  window  is  always  beautifully  arranged  with 
specimens  of  fancy  cakes,  confectionery  and  other  delicacies, 
all  of  which  goods  are  manufactured  on  the  premises.  Ail 
kinds  of  plain  and  fancy  cakes,  including  rich  fruit  and  pound 
cakes,  lady  fingers,  crullers,  jumbles,  macaroons,  etc.,  ar 
baked  fresh  every  day,  and  the  regular  family  trade  is  always 
large  and  constant.  A  specialty  is  made  of  supplying  weddings, 
parties,  etc  ,  and  every  convenience  is  at  hand  for  frosting 
cakes,  making  pyramids,  chocolate  and  other  sweet  material. 
Only  the  very  purest  ingredients  are  used,  and  Mr.  Kapp  takes 
every  pains  to  fully  merit  the  increasing  patronage  he  to-day 
enjoys. 


THE^^ 

METROPOLIS  OF  THE 


G.  W.    VARNEY. 

An  artist  of  high  standing  in  his  profession  is  Mr.  G.  W. 
Varney,  the  photographer.  Mr.  Varney  has  had  many  years' 
practical  experience,  and  has  achieved  a  wide-spread  popularity. 
For  about  four  years  he  was  in  business  with  a  partner  at  'Thirty- 
eighth  street  and  Cottage  Grove  avenue,  and  in  1887  commenced 
operations  on  his  own  account  at  No.  189  Wabash  avenue, 
where  he  remained  until  three  years  ago,  when  he  secured  and 
removed  to  the  very  desirable  premises  now  occupied  at  3915 
Cottage  Grove  avenue.  The  facilities  enjoyed  by  Mr.  Varney 
for  executing  the  best  class  of  work  are  perfect  and  complete, 
his  equipment  comprising  the  latest  improved  apparatus  and 
all  the  appurtenances  for  obtaining  superior  results.  Nine 
artists  assist  Mr.  Varney,  and  photography  in  all  branches  is 
executed,  particular  attention  being  paid  to  finishing  pictures 
in  pastel,  Intdia  ink,  oil  and  water  colors.  Mr.  Varney's 
splendid  porraits  and  groups  are  highly  commended,  and  all 
his  work  is  brilliant,  highly  finished  and  lasting.  He  makes  a 
specialty  of  fine  cabinet  pictures,  which  are  furnished  at  the 
low  price  of  $4  per  dozen.  Mr.  Varney  is  a  young  man,  a 
native  of  Maine,  but  for  many  years  has  been  in  the  city  where 
he  has  become  well  known  as  one  of  the  most  distinguished 
and  successful  photographers.  He  is  moderate  in  his  prices, 
and  as  a  consequen  ce  is  doing  a  splendid  business.  The 
premises  occupied  are  spacious,  commodious  and. neatly  an< I 
tastefully  fitted  up.  The  parlors,  reception  rooms  and  ope- 
rating department  are  on  the  second  floor,  and  have  an  area  of 
25x75  feet.  The  third  floor  is  the  finishing  department. 


K.  G.  DEKKER. 

The  establishment  of  Mr.  K.  G.  Dekker,  216  South  Water 
street,  is  noteworthy  as  being  prominently  engaged  in  hand- 
ling Holland  produce  in  this  city.  It  was  founded  in  1884  by 
Mr.  Dekker,  its  present  sole  proprietor,  wno  imports  largely 
from  Holland,  and  wholesales  to  the  trade  only.  The 
premises,  consisting  of  a  store  20x75  feet  m  dimensions, 
afford  ample  accommodation  for  the  receipt  of  his  goods, 
employment  being  furnished  to  two  assistants.  Mr  Dekker 
keeps  a  very  choice  stock,  which  is  highly  appreciated  by 
Chicago  people  coming  direct  from  Holland.  He  handles 
Holland  plants,  such  as  roses,  bulbs,  etc.,  cheese,  herrings, 
beans  and  many  other  things,  the  quality  of  which  is  not  ob- 
tainable in  this  country,  and  a  trade  is  transacted  which 
extends  throughout  the  whole  city  and  surrounding  states. 
Mr.  Dekker  is  a  native  of  Holland,  and  has  been  for  eight 
years  a  resident  of  Chicago,  where  he  began  business,  and, 
as  may  be  inferred  from  his  enterprise,  has  identified  himself 
with  the  commercial  advancement  of  this  community.  The 
characteristics  which  regulate  its  business  policy  are  such  as 
to  entitle  the  house  to  the  success  it  has  attained,  while  its 
resources  enable  the  proprietor  to  extend  unusual  advantages 
to  his  patrons.  He  is  a  young  man,  and  the  position  which 
his  house  occupies  in  this  city  is  clearly  indicative  of  an 
energ)  and  liberality  that  has  been  justly  rewarded  in  the  bril- 
liant success  achieved,  and  the  high  esteem  with  which  he  is 
regarded. 

THE  WESTERN   FIREMAN    AND    JOURNAL     OF 
PUBLIC  WORKS. 

Journals  which  devote  their  pages  to  the  interest  of  some 
special  organization,  business  or  sect,  are  rightfully  growing 
in  importance,  and  the  reason  is  obvious  that  the  function  of 
the  general  newspaper  is  too  diffuse.  Hence  some  of  the 
greatest  successes  in  the  newspaper  world  are  found  in  organs 
of  special  interests,  such  as  the  grocers,  boot  and  shoe,  etc. 
One  of  the  most  marked  illustrations  of  this  specialized  news- 
paper work  is  the  Western  Fireman  and  Journal  of  Public 
Works,  which  is  now  in  its  fourteenth  volume,  and  has  made  a 
success.  It  was  established  in  1878  by  Dr.  Hloomister,  and  is 
devoted  to  fire  protection  and  allied  branches  of  the  public 
service,  water  supply,  electrical  science  and  general  municipal 
affairs.  It  is  the  official  organ  of  the  National  Association  of 


Fire  F.ngineers,  and  of  the  S  ate  Firemen's  Association  of  the 
\\csturn  States.  Mr.  T.  E.  Smith,  Jr  .  is  the  proprietor,  and 
during  his  energetic  management  the  paper  has  taken  a  decided 
boom.  Its  columns  contain  not  only  the  latest  news  of  in- 
terest to  firemen,  and  well  illustrated  sketches  of  firemen's 
conventions,  etc.,  but  it  also  has  the  latest  possible  information 
on  the  newest  devices  for  extinguishing  fires  or  saving  life 
from  fire,  of  electrical  lifting  devices  or  any  other  distinguishing 
feature  of  municipal  control  in  harmony  with  the  aims  of  the 
paper.  The  paper  is  well  edited,  has  marks  of  careful  typog- 
raphy, and  a  show  of  advertisements  that  gives  the  paper  a 
really  comfortable  appearance,  suggestive  of  place,  a  clear 
conscience  and  an  ordinarily  fat  pocket  book.  The  Western 
Fireman  and  Journal  of  Public  Works  has  been  so  conducted 
:'.s  to  make  no  one  but  the  enemy  of  the  public  interest  its 
enemy,  and  that  is  the  best  word  to  say  of  a  paper.  The  office 
of  the  paper  is  at  room  85  Calumet  building,  187  La  Salle 
street,  where  advertising  rates  are  furnished  on  application. 
The  subscription  price  is  $2  per  annum. 


RICHARD  EHRHARDT. 

The  expert  sanitary  plumber  fills  a  niche  in  the  long  list  of 
skilled  mechanics  which  combine  to  constitute  the  world  of 
labor  unapproached  by  any  of  his  peers,  for  on  his  efforts 
oftentimes  depend  the  health  and  life  of  the  community  in  the 
provisions  he  makes  against  the  generation  of  sewer  gas,  and 
which  is  only  to  be  accomplished  through  the  sanitary  condition 
of  our  dwellings.  A  leading  exponent  of  this  important  industry 
is  Mr.  Richard  Ehrhardt,  whose  well-appointed  establishment 
is  located  at  No.  2338  Wentworth  avenue.  He  has  been  en- 
gaged in  the  business  on  his  own  account  since  1885,  and  to- 
day deservedly  enjoys  a  large  share  of  the  local  trade.  The 
premises  occupied  comprise  a  spacious  and  commodious  store, 
20x100  feet  in  dimensions,  and  handsomely  and  appropriately 
fitted  with  a  view  to  the  expeditious  conduct  of  the  business. 
Mr.  Ehrhardt  furnishes  estimates  and  completes  contracts  for 
the  complete  plumbing  and  gas  fitting  of  buildings,  and  pays 
particular  attention  to  sewer  work,  jobbing  and  repairing.  He 
likewise  deals  extensively  in  fine  gas  fixtures,  his  stock  of  these 
commodities  being  without  question  the  finest  displayed  in  this 
section  of  the  city.  Six  skilled  assistants  are  employed;  all 
orders  receive  prompt  attention,  and  charges  are  invariably 
based  on  a  scale  of  moderation.  Mr.  Ehrhardt  bears  the  rep- 
utation of  being  one  of  the  most  skilled  exponents  of  his  highly 
important  craft  in  Chicago;  he,  as  an  expert  sanitary  plumber, 
having  few  equals  and  no  superiors,  in  this  section  and  is  now 
doing  business  that  is  well  repaying  him  for  this  the  energy 
and  push  he  has  put  forth. 


FELIX  AUERBACH. 

Chicago,  the  great  central  metropolis,  is  one  of  the  most 
extensive  markets  for  musical  instruments  in  America,  and  has 
many  worthy  representatives  of  this  industry.  Among  these, 
Mr.  Felix  Auerbach  is  well  deserving  of  special  mention.  He 
is  the  proprietor  and  manager  of  a  finely  equipped  music  store, 
located  on  the  ground  floor  of  the  building  No.  28.23  Archer 
avenue.  Mr.  Auerbach  is  a  native  of  Germany  and  has  only- 
resided  in  Chicago  for  a  term  of  six  years.  He  has  shown 
himself  however  a  man  of  rare  ambition,  a  highly  cultivated 
musician  and  an  upright  and  well  principled  business  man. 
He  is  agent  for  the  celebrated  Hartman  pianos  and  carries  a 
fine  line  of  other  musical  instruments,  which  make  a  fine  dis- 
play. The  instruments  offered  by  him  are  unequaled,  and  the 
delight  of  the  devotees  of  "Terpsichore."  Mr.  Auerbach  also 
carries  a  line  of  sewing  machines,  the  treasures  of  every  house- 
hold, and  a  large  assortment  of  sheet  music.  His  trade  is 
entirely  city  trade,  but  has  expanded  to  great  proportions;  in 
these  times  of  competition  only  the  most  strenuous  efforts  for 
advancement  are  crowned  with  success,  and  great  credit  is  due 
to  Mr.  Auerbach  for  accomplishing  his  aim  in  making  himself 
popular  with  the  music  loving  public  of  Chicago.  Such  insti- 
tutions as  his  are  always  welcome,  and  cannot  fail  to  be  a  bless- 
ing to  the  community. 


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THE  s^— 

METROPOLIS  OF  THE 
^WEST. 


W.  GUTHRIE  &   CO. 

Among  the  most  active  of  those  engaged  in  the  real  estate 
business  in  this  city  we  find  W.  Guthrie  &  Co.,  a  compara- 
tively new  firm  in  the  business  arena,  having  been  estab- 
lished only  since  May,  1890.  Vet  previous  to  this,  Mr. 
Guthrie  had  been  connected  with  the  real  estate  business  for 
the  past  thirty  years,  and,  owing  to  an  experience  of  this 
length  of  time,  he  has  succeeded  in  acquiring  an 
influential  line  of  patronage.  He  occupies  offices  in 
the  Methodist  Church  block,  room  12,  where  all  the 
various  branches  of  real  estate  business  are  carried  on  by 
him,  such  as  negotiating  bonds,  mortgages,  loans,  insurance, 
collecting  rents,  taking  entire  charge  of  estates,  leasing  and 
renting  property,  etc.,  etc.  Mr.  Guthrie,  who  is  a  native 
of  Sackett's  Harbor,  New  York,  has  been  a  resident  of 
Chicago  for  forty-five  years.  His  long  experience  in  real 
estate  has  qualified  him  as  an  expert,  and  in  respect  to 
disputes  over  real  estate  questions  he  is  frequently  called  as 
such,  and  he  has  been  the  recipient  of  a  very  flattering  and 
remunerative  support.  He  is  a  member  of  the  "Sons  of 
New  York. " 

MYRON  H.  CHURCH. 

The  rapid  and  substantial  development  of  Chicago  has  been 
favorable  to  the  construction  of  handsome  private  and  public 
edifices.  While  no  recognized  style  of  architecture  has  been 
strictly  followed,  the  beauties  and  advantages  of  the  Grecian, 
Roman  Corinthian  and  Gothic  have  been  adopted  by  our 
architects  and  blended  with  our  modern  ideas,  varied  occasion- 
ally with  suggestions  originating  with  themselves.  In  con- 
nection with  these  remarks,  special  attention  is  directed  to 
the  office  of  Mr.  Myron  H.  Church,  Royal  Insurance  building, 
who  has  acquired  a  substantial  reputation  for  the  beauty  and 
originality  of  his  plans  and  designs.  Proofs  of  Mr.  Church's 
skill  and  ability  are  numerous,  as  embodied  in  the  many  large 
edifices  erected  in  the  business  portion  of  the  city,  while  he  is 
draughtsman  for  some  of  the  leading  firms  of  the  city.  Mr. 
Church  devotes  all  his  energies  to  his  favorite  profession,  and 
conscientiously  discharges  his  duties  to  all  favoring  him  with 
commissions.  He  was  formerly  employed  at  a  very  high 
salary  as  head  draughtsman  to  Messrs.  Burnham  &  Root,  and 
also  to  Mr  S.  S.  Beeman.  Prior  to  this  he  held  a  high  position 
in  the  house  of  Mr.  W.  W.  Boyington,  and  is  employed  at  the 
present  time  as  architect  for  the  Chicago  and  South  Side 
Rapid  Transit  R  R  Co.,  which  is  one  of  the  best  proofsof  his 
standing  and  ability.  His  office,  No.  711  Royal  Insurance 
building,  is  conveniently  located  and  arranged  Mr.  Church 
is  a  native  of  Detroit,  Michigan,  and  has  resided  in  Chicago 
for  the  last  eighteen  years.  He  is  a  young  man  of  the  highest 
ability,  and  is  worthy  of  special  mention  as  one  of  Chicago's 
prominent  architects  and  as  one  of  its  representative  men. 


GARDEN  CITY  CIGAR  MANUFACTURING  CO. 

All  the  world  smokes  in  these  days,  and  the  greatest 
harm  from  the  habit  arises  from  the  poor  quality  of  the  to- 
bacco most  people  use.  There  is  no  excuse  for  this  in  Chi- 
cago, as  anyone  can  obtain  a  first-class  smoke  of  the  best 
tobacco  by  buying  cigars  made  at  the  Garden  City  Cigar 
Manufacturing  Company,  Richard  Bradel,  proprietor,  No. 
609  North  Wells  street.  Mr.  Bradel  organized  his  busi- 
ness in  Racine  Wis.,  twenty  years  ago  and  removed  to 
Chicago  ten  years  later.  He  has  long  had  the  reputation 
of  making  the  best  cigar  in  the  world  for  a  good  smoke,  and 
will  always  sustain  it.  His  specialty  is  the  celebrated 
"Grip"  cigar  and  the  "El  Faro"  all  strictly  pure,  handmade 
Habanas  and  of  the  highest  grade.  In  his  manufactory 
Mr.  liradel  employs  eight  skilled  cigarmakers  who  are  taxed 
to  their  utmost  to  keep  peace  with  his  immense,  and  con- 
stantly increasing  trade,  which  the  excellence  of  his  goods 
has  created.  Mr.  Bradel  is  a  veteran  of  the  late  war,  hav- 
ing served  in  the  Wisconsin  Turner  Volunteer  infantry  with 
distinction.  He  is  a  genial  sociable  gentleman  as  well  as  a 
first-class  business  man  and  merits  his  splendid  patronage. 


BOGUE  &,  MILLS  MANUFACTURING  CO. 

The  dangers  attendant  upon  crossings  at  grades  are  becoming- 
more  patent  every  day,  and  any  device  that  will  lessen  the 
danger  is  a  positive  boon  to  the  community.  In  this  connec- 
tion it  is  a  pleasure  to  speak  of  the  Mills'  system  of  air  lever 
and  cable  gates  for  railroad  crossings.  This  system  has  had  a 
thorough  test,  and  has  met  all  the  requirements  of  the  most 
exacting,  and  is  now  being  introduced  extensively.  It  is  man- 
ufactured by  the  liogue  &  Mills  Manufacturing  Company, 
whose  office  and  factory  are  located  at  31  and  33  East  Indiana 
street.  This  company  was  incorporated  in  1888  with  ample 
capital,  and  the  following  well  known  business  men  as  officers: 
Geo.  M.  Bogue,  president;  M.  B.  Mills,  vice-president;  O.  A. 
Bogue,  secretary  and  treasurer.  The  factory  is  equipped  with 
all  the  modern  appliances  and  machinery  necessary  to  the 
proper  manufacture  of  the  devices  handled,  and  the  whole 
plant  is  as  complete  as  could  be  desired.  The  company  occu- 
pies the  ground  floor  and  basement  of  the  premises  here  men- 
tioned, which  are  50x150  feet  in  dimensions,  and  afford  ample 
and  commodious  quarters  for  the  business.  About  thirty  work- 
men are  employed  in  the  manufacture  of  the  specialty  of  the 
company,  and  in  other  railroad  appliances.  The  trade  is  scat- 
tered all  over  the  United  States;  and  is  extensive  in  character. 
The  company  has  an  excellent  reputation,  and  the  utility  of  the 
device  and  the  integrity  of  the  manufacturers  is  unquestioned. 


H.  M.   SMITH. 

It  is  nearly  ten  years  ago  since  II.  M.  Smith  started  the 
business  of  dealer  in  sloves,  furnaces,  ranges,  tinware  and  all 
kinds  of  hardware,  and  his  success  has  been  of  the  most  grati- 
fying kind.  He  occupies  for  the  purpose  of  his  rapidly  grow- 
ing business  the  ground  floor  and  basement,  25x75  feel,  of 
the  building  141  Thirty-ninth  street,  with  a  workshop  in  the 
rear,  and  manufactures  tinware,  sheet  iron  and  copper  ware, 
blowers  and  ash  pans,  in  addition  to  which  he  carries  a  large 
stock  of  general  hardware,  and  attends  to  general  jobbing,  to 
the  repairing  of  gas  and  gasoline  stoves,  to  the  full  equipment 
of  kitchens,  and  to  all  the  duties  which  are  comprised  in  the 
range  of  the  business  in  which  he  has  been  so  successful. 
Seven  people  are  employed,  and  Mr.  H.  M.  Smith,  who  is 
still  a  young  man,  has  a  rare  prospect  of  more  remarkable 
success  than  that  which  has  so  far  attended  his  efforts.  He  is 
a  native  of  Chicago,  is  a  member  of  the  Masonic  fraternity,  and 
is  universally  respected,  not  only  in  his  business,  but  in  his 

social  relations. 

I 

WILSON    P.  CONOVER. 

Among  the  sound  and  prosperous  houses  engaged  in  the 
realty  field  of  activity  is  that  of  Mr.  Wilson  1'.  Conover,  whose 
offices  are  located  in  the  Chicago  Opera  House  building,  where 
he  occupies  suite  No.  718.  This  gentleman  was  born  in  the 
state  of  Ohio,  and  has  been  a  resident  of  this  city  since  1885. 
In  1886  he  established  his  present  business,  and  the  develop- 
ment it  has  acquired  in  the  short  space  of  time  it  has  been 
prominently  in  the  front  of  the  market  in  realty  is  conclusive 
of  the  great  practical  knowledge  he  possesses  of  the  values  and 
their  fluctuations  of  real  estate.  His  offices  are  spacious  and 
commodious,  handsomely  fitted  up  and  elegantly  furnished,  and 
are  provided  with  every  facility  and  convenience  for  the  prompt 
transaction  of  his  large  business.  The  experience  he  has 
acquired  in  this  field  of  usefulness  has  been  of  inestimable 
value.to  his  patrons,  and  few  real  estate  brokers  have  ha'd  more 
important  trusts  committed  to  their  care.  Special  attention  is 
given  to  the  sale,  letting,  purchase  and  exchange  of  realty,  of 
which  a  large  and  important  list,  both  city  and  suburban,  is 
always  to  be  found  on  his  books.  Estates  of  absentees  are 
also  carefully  looked  after,  rents  collected,  taxes  paid  and  the 
utmost  care  given  to  their  management,  the  whole  at  very 
moderate  rates.  Loans  on  bonds  and  mortgages,  are  negotiated 
and  put  through  wilhout  any  delay,  his  financial  connections 
being  of  the  most  influential  character.  He  is  a  respected 
citizen,  and  commands  the  confidence  and  esteem  of  all  classes 
of  the  community. 


METROPOLIS  OF  THE 


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FRED.   F.   BISCHOFF  &  CO. 

One  of  the  most  successful  and  progressive  firms  in  Chicago, 
actively  engaged  in  the  manufacture  of  architectural  orna- 
ments in  sheet,  zinc,  brass  or  copper  for  interior  and  exterior 
decorations  for  buildings,  is  that  of  Messrs.  Fred.F.  Bischoff 
&  Company,  whose  statuary  and  metal  ornament  works  are 
located  at  83  and  85  \V.  North  avenue,  while  their  office 
and  salesrooms  are  at  24  and  26  \V.  Lake  street.  This  busi- 
ness was  established  in  1884  by  Messrs.  Spiers  &  Bischoff, 
who  first  commenced  the  manufacture  of  cornices.  In  1888 
Mr.  Spiers  retired,  and  Mr.  Wm.  Rauen  became  a  partner, 
the  firm  being  known  by  the  title  of  Fred.F.  Bischoff  &  Co. 
Then  they  gave  up  the  manufacturing  of  cornices  and  turned 


churches,  schoolhouses,  stores,  factories  and  dwellings. 
This  metal  ceiling  is  fire  and  waterproof  and  will  not  shrink, 
burn,  warp,  crack  or  fall  like  platter  or  wood  ceilings ;  its 
durability  is  unquestionable.  It  is  easily  handled  and  can 
be  placed  in  position  by  any  mechanic  with  little  labor.  The 
firm  carefully  fills  orders,  and  its  trade  extends  throughout 
the  entire  United  States  and  Canada.  Mr.  Christian  W. 
Minnich,the  manager,  has  had  long  experience  in  the  manu- 
facture of  the  firm' s  goods,  and  is  widely  known  for  his 
skill  and  ability.  Messrs.  Bischoff  &  Rauen  were  both  born 
in  Germany,  but  have  resided  in  the  United  States  many 
years.  They  are  enterprising  and  honorable  business  men, 
who  have  secured  a  liberal  and  permanent  patronage,  owing 

_^_^^_^____       to    the   superiority 

of  their  produc- 
tions. The  firm 
issues  superior  il- 
lustrated cata- 
logues, and  most  of 
the  article  shown 
in  them  are  always 
in  stock. 


their  attention  solely  to  the  manufacture  of  metal  ornaments, 
sheet  steel  ceilings,  statuary,  etc.  Their  factory  is  83x85 
feet  in  dimensions,  fully  equipped  with  the  latest  improved 
appliances  and  machinery,  operated  by  a  forty  horse  power 
steam  engine.  Here,  they  employ  some  expert  designers  and 
modelers,  together  with  thirty  skilled  workmen,  enabling 
them  to  guarantee  perfect  workmanship,  and  the  prompt 
shipment  of  all  orders  placed  in  their  care.  Thev  manu- 
facture largely  all  kinds  of  sheet  zinc,,  brass  ana  copper 
ornaments,  which  are  unrivaled  for  elegance,  finish  and 
durability,  and  have  no  superiors  in  the  market,  while 
the  prices  quoted  in  all  cases  are  exceedingly  moderate. 
The  firm's  sheet  metal  ceilings  are  susceptible  of  the  most 
artistic  ornamentation,  their  capability  in  this  respect  being 
limited  only  by  the  skill  of  the  designer,  while  finer  effects 
can  be  produced  than  are  possible  when  the  painting  is 
done  on  a  flat  surface.  As  the  metal  ceiling  can  be  made 
of  any  size,  it  is  admirably  adapted  fur  large  buildings, 


J.  LAZENBY. 

The  interesting 
and  delicate  indus- 
try of  manufactur- 
ing color  cards  for 
mixed  paints  was 
begun  by  Mr.  La- 
zenby  ten  years  ago, 
and  has  gradually 
expanded  and  pros- 
pered year  by  year, 
until  it  now  num- 
bers among  its  pat- 
rons many  of  the 
largest  manufactur- 
ers in  the  United 
States.  Mr.  La- 
zenby  occupies  ex- 
tensive and  con- 
venient premises  at 
39  Dearborn  ave. , 
and  a  factory  across 
the  street,  over  203 
E.  Kinzie  street. 
He  employs  on  an 
aerage  thirty  -  five 
work  people,  super- 
intending carefully 
every  process  of  the 
work.  He  maufac- 
tures  a  full  line  of 
cards  for  mixed  paints,  many  of  which  are  of  elegant 
design,  and  all  give  an  accurate  idea  of  the  shades 
and  tints  which  each  paint  will  produce.  In  addition 
to  this  the  striking  and  attractive  appearance  of  these 
cards  arrests  the  attention  and  pleases  the  eye  in  a 
manner  well  calculated  to  give  the  greatest  popularity 
and  the  largest  sale  to  paints  which  are  advertised  by 
tliis  means.  Every  facility  is  at  hand  for  the  production  of 
these  beautiful  articles  in  the  highest  style  of  the  art,  and  in 
all  the  details  of  the  work  the  best  methods  are  invariably 
practiced.  Mr.  I.azenby  is  intimately  acquainted  with  every 
phase  and  feature  of  the  business,  and  is  prepared  to  execute 
the  must  important  commissions  in  color  work,  with  prompti- 
tude and  accuracy.  He  was  born  in  Clifton  Springs,  N.  V., 
and  served  during  the  war  in  the  I4Sth  New  York  Infantry, 
under  General  Ben  Butler,  with  faithfulness  and  credit.  He 
is  an  esteemed  member  of  the  Grand  Army  of  the  Republic, 
and  a  talented  business  man,  favorably  known  to  the  trade. 


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METROPOLIS  OF  THE 


DU  VIVIER  &  CO. 

The  recognized  overshadowing  importance  of  Chicago  as  a 
great  center  of  the  wine  and  liquor  trade  renders  it  of  import- 
ance to  give  due  prominence  to  those  representative  houses 
whose  enterprise  has  developed  the  industry,  ind  maintained 
it  in  its  present  high  state  of  efficiency.  One  of  these,  whose 
operations  are  of  national  importance  is  that  of  Messrs.  Dti 
V'ivier  &  Co.,  of  New  York,  a  name  which  has  become  a  house- 
hold word  in  every  part  of  the  United  States  and  Canada,  and 
whose  Chicago  establishment  is  in  room  7,  Sibley  Warehouses. 
They  are  large  importers  of  the  finest  Terrier  Jouet  champagne, 
also  the  finest  table  clarets,  Chateau  wines,  Sauternes,  liur- 
gundies,  Rhine  wines,  ports  and  sherries  of  the  best  vintages,  be- 
sides brandies,  whiskies,  gins  and  rums  of  the  highest  grades. 
Their  splendid  cellars,  which  have  a  capacity  of  300,000  bottles, 
are  modelled  after  those  of  France  and  Spain.  Large  and 
flourishing  branches  have  been  opened  in  Montreal,  Canada, 
as  well  in  the  Hiram  Sibley  Warehouse  building,  at  Clark  street 
bridge,  Chicago,  and  these  have  proved  sources  of  great  pros- 
perity, and  tend  greatly  to  facilitate  trade  in  their  respective 
sections  of  the  country.  The  proprietors  have  shown  charac- 
teristic wisdom  in  the  selection  of  Mr.  Henry  McKay  as  the 
general  manager  of  the  western  department,  this  gentleman 
having  acquired  a  wide  experience  during  his  twenty-five  years' 
acquaintance  with  this  influential  house,  and  shown 
himself  possessed  of  great  energy,  and  high  executive  ability. 
He  has  sole  charge  of  the  important  Western  and  Northwes 
tern  business,  and  since  the  inception  rn  1890  has  developed 
his  connections  among  the  most  desirable  trade  in  a  rapid  and 
promising  manner. 

JOHN  SIMMETH. 

Mr.  John  Simmeth's  store  at  516  Twenty-ninth  street  is  just 
our  idea  of  what  a  neat  bakery  and  confectionery  store  should 
be  like.  The  business  was  established  by  him  in  1888,  and 
since  that  time  has  progressed  and  developed  into  a  very  com- 
fortable and  first-class  connection.  But  this  was  only  to  be 
expected,  for  Mr.  Sirameth  is  a  thoroughly  practical  man,  and 
is  blessed  with  a  high  sense  of  his  duty  to  others  and  there- 
fore in  every  instance  uses  the  best  materials  he  can  buy  for 
the  purposes  of  his  business.  Besides  bread,  bakerstuffs  and 
the  ordinary  staple  articles  of  pastry  and  confectionery  he 
makes  wedding  cakes  and  other  fancy  cakes  to  order,  and  his 
fancy  sugar  work  and  frosting  cannot  be  surpassed  in  the  city 
for  artistic  skill.  Mr.  Simmeth  has  attached  to  his  store  very 
handsome  and  attractive  ice  cream  parlors,  and  also  sells 
candies  in  great  variety.  He  is  a  native  of  Germany,  and  has 
been  in  Chicago  for  twelve  vears. 


FERDINAND  FRITZ. 

( )ne  of  the  best  and  most  popular  grocery  houses  of  the 
\Vest  side  is  that  conducte'd  by  Mr.  Ferdinand  Fritz  at  176') 
Milwaukee  avenue.  Mr.  Fritz  established  this  business  two 
years  ago  and  has  met  with  success  beyond  his  most  sanguine 
expectations.  He  has  the  patronage  of  the  best  people  in 
the  district,  and  finds  his  trade  increasing  steadily.  His 
store  is  large  and  attractive,  and  has  one  of  the  most  i'avnra- 
ble  locations  possible  to  be  secured,  being  the  principal 
thoroughfare  of  the  district.  He  occupies  the  ground  floor 
and  basement  of  the  premises,  which  are  25x60  feet  in  di- 
mensions, and  here  he  carries  a  complete  and  very  fine 
stock  of  staple  and  fancy  groceries  of  all  kinds,  imported 
and  domestic,  also  line  teas,  coffees  and  spices  selected  es- 
pecially for  his  trade,  flour  of  fine  brands  and  feed;  also 
preserves,  condiments,  pickles,  wooden  ware,  brooms  and 
grocers'  sundries,  canned  goods,  sauces  and  vegetables,  also 
the  finest  dairy  products.  The  stock  is  kept  up  and  is 
always  fresh  and  clean.  Two  experienced  assistants  are 
employed  to  attend  to  the  needs  of  customers,  and  goods  are 
delivered  to  all  parts  of  the  city  free  of  charge.  The  trade 
is  very  large,  and  Mr.  Fritz  is  one  of  the  most  popular  and 
agreeable  grocers  in  Chicago.  He  is  a  native  of  Germany, 
and  has  lived  in  Chicago  twelve  years  ;  he  attends  closely  to 
business  and  thus  has  achieved  his  telling  success. 


H.   H.   MARTINDAUE. 

Mr.  H.  H.  Martindale  is  perhaps  as  well  known  among 
horsemen  as  any  man  in  Chicago.  He  established  himself  in 
business  in  1850  at  Peterboro,  N.  Y. ,  and  in  1872  removed 
to  Chicago,  where  he  has  since  continued  the  business.  He 
built  his  present  premises  at  432  W.  Lake  street  and  removed 
thereto  in  1882.  They  consist  of  a  three  story  brick  building, 
75x30  feet,  which  he  uses  as  a  horseshoeing  establishment, 
and  at  ^he  rear  is  a  barn,  also  of  brick.  95x30  feet,  which  he 
uses  as  a  strictly  lirst  class  light  livery  and  boarding  stable, 
having  about  dozen  horses  of  his  own  and  fifteen  boarders. 
He  employs  a  large  staff  of  specially  skilled  men,  and  his  shoe- 
ing is  all  done  on  the  most  scientific  principles.  Me  thorough- 
ly understands  the  horse's  foot,  and  receives  and  treats  horses 
for  diseases  of  the  feet,  boarding  them  if  required,  during 
treatment.  He  has  had  many  hundreds  of  cases  under  his 
caie,  and  it  is  rarely  that  he  does  not  effect  a  complete  cure; 
and  his  charges  are  at  all  times  moderate.  Mr.  Martindale 
was  born  in  Madison  County,  N,  Y.,  and  is  a  member  of 
the  Masonic  order.  His  straightforward  honorable  business 
methods  have  won  for  him  the  confidence  and  esteem  of  the 
public. 


W.  T.  MASON. 

The  greatest  benefactor  to  suffering  humanity  is.  undoubt- 
edly, the  dispensing  druggist.  He  it  is  who  deals  directly 
with  the  people,  and  is  their  healer  and  physician.  The  most 
popular  place  on  the  West  side,  where  all  the  minor  ailments 
are  attended  to  and  physicians'  prescriptions  promptly  filled,  is 
that  of  W.  T.  Mason,  dispensing  druggist,  at  No.  525  Van 
Buren  street,  northeast  corner  of  Laflin  street.  This  store 
was  opened  by  Dr.  C.  L.  Clancy  ten  years  ago,  and  the 
present  proprietor  assumed  the  proprietorship  in  1890,  after 
serving  eight  years  with  Messrs.  Buck  &  Rayner,  and  is  a 
practical  druggist.  He  is  a  graduate  of  the  Chicago  College 
of  Pharmacy,  and  manufactures  all  of  his  own  extracts, 
tinctures  and  essences,  besides  making  the  celebrated  Chicago 
tooth  paste,  Chicago  Dentifrice,  the  Floral  Lotion,  Lightning 
Corn  Salve,  Lightning  Hair  Grower,  and  Beef,  Iron  and 
Wine,  Mason's  Cough  Syrup  and  other  household  remedies 
that  have  earned  a  reputation  in  the  community.  Mr. 
Mason's  store  is  one  of  the  handsomest  and  best  equipped  in 
the  city,  the  laboratory  being  furnished  with  the  latest  im- 
proved and  best  chemical  appliances.  The  success  of  Mr. 
Mason  is  due  simply  anxl  solely  to  his  abilities,  perseverance, 
energy  and  industry. 


E.  L.  VOGNILD. 

In  former  times  a  watch  or  clock  was  considered  a  luxury  to 
be  indulged  in  only  by  the  wealthy,  but  now  no  home  is  con- 
sidered complete  without  one  or  more,  as  no  lady's  or  gentle- 
man's toilet  iscomplete  without  a  watch.  Asa  consequence  there 
is  a  greater  demand  for  watchmakers  and  jewelers,  and  no  part 
of  the  city  can  boast  of  one  more  thorough  and  capable  than 
Mr.  E.  L.  Vognild,  of  1144  Milwaukee  avenue,  at  the  corner  of 
Fontenoy  court,  who  at  all  times  carries  a  large  and  carefully 
selected  stock  of  diamonds,  watches,  clocks  and  jewelry,  and 
employs  experienced  men  in  making  repairs  on  all  kinds  of 
watches,  clocks  and  jewelry,  which  work  is  all  guaranteed  to 
be  first-class  and  moderate  in  price.  Mr  Vognild  established 
his  business  in  Chicago  about  ten  years  ago,  and  has  been  very 
successful  in  his  business  enterprises.  He  is  a  native  of  Nor- 
way, and  came  to  Chicago  more  than  twenty  years  ago.  Mr. 
Vognild  is  a  practical  watchmaker,  learning  his  trade  in  the 
old  country,  commencing  at  the  bench  when  only  thirteen 
years  of  age.  He  has  worked  for  the  leading  jewelry  houses 
in  this  city,  and  is  a  most  skilful  workman.  He  is  a  member 
of  the  Jewelers'  League,  also  an  honored  member  of  the  Chosen 
Friends.  He  is  popular,  energetic  and  industrious,  and  has 
hosts  of  friends  who  rejoice  in  his  prosperity. 


METROPOLIS  OF  THE 

-=^  WEST. 


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THE  SCANDIA  FURNITURE   COMPANY; 

One  of  the  most  popular  and  progressive  houses  in  its 
special  line  is  that  of  the  Scandia  Furniture  Co.,  located  in  the 
spacious,  commodious  double  building,  Nos.  235-237,  \V.  In- 
diana street.  The  company  was  organized  and  incorporated 
Jan.  ist  of  the  present  year,  with  Mr.  B.  C.  Bjornstad  as  presi- 
dent, and  Mr.  T.  C  Peterson  as  secretary-treasurer.  Although 
but  a  short  time  has  elapsed  since  the  organization  of  the 
company,  by  the  enterprise  and  ability  of  the  officers  a  flourish- 
ing business  has  been  built  up,  and  is  steadily  growing  in 
volume  and  importance.  The  company  manufacture  parlor 
suites  in  all  the  new  fashionable  styles,  and  in  the  warerooms 
carry  a  full  and  complete  assortment  of  all  kinds,  house- 
hold furniture  of  every  description,  also  stoves  and  ranges  of 
the  newest  designs,  and  a  general  line  of  carpets  in  flower  and 
figure  patterns.  The  company  fully  guarantee  all  goods  made 
and  sold,  and,  having  every  facility  and  convenience  for  con 
ducting  business,  can  always  name  the  very  lowest  prices  and 
give  the  best  satisfaction.  Mr.  Bjornstad,  the  president,  has 
had  a  long  experience  in  the  furniture  trade,  and,  previous  to 
becoming  connected  with  the  company,  carried  on  business  on 
his  own  account  for  a  period  of  eight  years.  Mr.  Peterson,  the 
secretary-treasurer,  is  an  experienced,  practical  business  man, 
and  was  for  some  years  engaged  in  the  dry  goods  trade  at 
Stewart,  Wis.  These  gentlemen  are  both  natives  of  Norway. 
They  have  been  in  this  country  many  years,  and  have  always 
enjoyed  a  high  reputation  for  probity  and  integrity.  Mr. 
Petersen,  the  Secretary-treasurer,  is  an  experienced  practical 
business  man,  and  has  had  several  years'  experience  in  general 
merchandise  at  Stewart,  Wis. 


PHOENIX  CHEMICAL  WORKS. 

A  representative  business,  connected  intimately  with  that 
of  the  grocer's  business,  is  that  of  the  Phoenix  Chemical 
Works,  manufacturers  of  grocers'  sundries.  The  business 
was  established  in  1870  by  Mr.  C.  O.  Strutz,  «the  present 
proprietor.  The  business  done  is  very  extensive,  and  highly 
representative.  The  large  four-story  building,  25x100  feet  in 
dimensions,  is  used  as  a  manufactory  and  storeroom,  and 
here  are  made  all  kinds  of  grocers'  sundries,  consisting  of 
baking  powder,  washing  compound,  scouring  soaps,  fla- 
voring extracts,  stove  polish,  borax,  etc.  Bird  seed  is 
packed  for  retail  trade  in  an  attractive  manner,  and  all  the 
specialties  are  put  up  in  a  taking  and  saleable  form.  The 
business  done  is  very  extensive,  the  trade  being  in  the  city 
and  in  all  parts  of  the  country.  Fourteen  hands  are  em- 
ployed in  the  laboratory  and  works, and  two  teams  are  utilized 
for  the  delivery  of  goods.  The  business  is  conducted  at  194 
Kinzie  street,  and  is  in  a  convenient  and  prominent  loca- 
tion. Mr.  Strutz  is  a  native  of  Germany,  and  has  been  in 
the  United  States  since  1862,  and  has  resided  in  Chicago  for 
the  past  twenty-two  years.  He  first  established  himself  as 
a  dealer  in  grocers'  supplies,  and  in  1881  adopted  the  pres- 
ent style  of  business.  He  is  a  leading  and  well-known 
business  man,  having  the  highest  standing  commercially  and 
financially.  He  gives  the  business  personal  direction,  and  has 
a  reputation  for  ability  and  integrity  of  the  highest  order. 


BOWMAN   DAIRY  CO. 

Chicago  is  noted  throughout  the  West  for  her  fine  dairy 
establishments,  which  in  all  desirable  qualifications  are  unsur- 
passed by  those  of  any  other  great  center  in  the  Union.  One 
of  the  chief  of  these  is  the  Bowman  Dairy  Co.,  of  Nos.  68  and 
70  N.  State  street,  and  which  was  established  thirty-five  years 
ago  by  Mr.  M.  A.  Devine,  and  which  is  among  the  most  reliable 
distributors  of  pure  country  milk  in  the  city.  The  business 
was  incorporated  under  its  present  style  in  1885,  with  a  capital 
of  $150,000,  and  at  once  began  a  new  era  of  prosperity,  which 
has  culminated  in  its  present  enviable  proportions.  They  buy 
direct  from  the  farmers,  thereby  securing  the  purest  article  in 
the  freshest  possible  condition,  and  handle  no  less  than  2.400 
gallons  per  day,  their  fine  premises  affording  accommodation 


for  350  cans  in  the  large  ice  safes,  to  which  they  are  immedi- 
ately consigned  on  arrival.  In  addition  to  the  headquarters 
on  N.  State  street,  they  conduct  a  flourishing;  branch  on  Stan- 
ton  avenue,  in  a  substantial  and  roomy  three-story  brick  build- 
ing just  being  completed  by  them.  This  fine  business  requires 
the  services  of  forty  employes  and  thirty  teams,  and  the  routes 
he  among  the  most  desirable  families  in  all  parts  of  the  city. 
We  cannot  be  too  careful  where  we  obtain  milk  for  our 
households,  and  should  invaribly  deal  with  an  establishment 
such  as  the  Bowman  Dairy  Co.,  who  are  experts  in  the  hand- 
ling of  this  product,  and  who  have  an  intimate  knowledge  of 
the  sanitary  conditions  to  be  observed.  The  officers  are:  pres- 
ident, Mr.  R.  Bowman;  vice-president,  Mr.  G.  E.  Peck;  sec- 
retary, Mr.  J.  R.  Bowman;  assistant  secretary,  Mr.  E.  M. 
Bowman;  and  treasurer,  Mr.  R.  A.  Bowman,  all  gentlemen  of 
the  highest  reputation  and  standing  in  commercial  circles. 


L.  STOCK. 

Few  people  know  the  value  to  them  of  clothes  and  garments 
which  they  have  cast  off,  as  worn  out  or  faded,  as  in  many 
instances  the  expenditure  of  a  dollar  or  so  will  restore  a  gar- 
ment equal  to  new,  and  which  the  owner  had  decided  was  only 
lit  for  the  rag  bag.  W.  I,.  Stock,  whose  Fancy  Steam  Dye 
Works  are  at  459  Ogden  avenue,  makes  a  specialty  of  restoring 
old  clothing,  also  of  scouring,  dyeing  and  dry  cleaning.  Mr. 
Stock  is  a  native  of  Germany  and  came  to  Chicago  seven  years 
ago,  and  five  years  ago  established  this  business.  His  place  is 
equipped  with  every  modern  convenience  for  his  business,  and 
he  has  a  ten  horse-power  engine  to  supply  the  necessary  power. 
The  greatest  care  is  taken  of  goods,  even  the  most  delicate 
textures  not  being  injured,  and  all  colors  are  warranted  not  to 
fade  or  to  remove  from  the  surface.  W.  .Stock  cleans,  dyes 
and  finishes  all  kinds  of  ladies'  and  gentlemen's  garments,  and 
goods,  including  silk,  satin  and  poplin  dresses,  cloaks,  ulsters, 
jackets,  wraps,  shawls,  etc  ,  also  gents'  coats,  suits  and  uni- 
forms without  shrinking,  and  these  latter  he  repair's  and 
presses  equal  to  new.  Ostrich  plumes  are  cleaned,  dyed  and 
curled  in  the  latest  style,  and  a  specialty  is  made  of  cleaning 
kid  gloves.  All  work  is  done  promptly  and  delivered  to  any 
part  of  the  city.  Mr.  Stock  himself  supervises  every  detail  of 
his  business  and  enjoys  the  confidence  of  a  large  patronage. 


GEO.  ROUNSAVELL. 

One  of  the  oldest  established  and  most  successful  concerns 
in  Chicago  extensively  engaged  in  the  manufacture  of  all 
kinds  of  cooperage  is  that  of  Mr.  do.  Kounsavell,  whose 
office  and  factory  are  situated  at  68  to  76  Clybourn  place.  Mr. 
Rounsavell,  who  is  a  thoroughly  practical  and  expert  cooper, 
first  commenced  business  in  a  small  way  in  1858,  employing 
only  three  hands.  By  energy,  skill  and  industry  he  made 
great  progress,  and  now  employs  70  to  So  skilled  workmen. 
He  owns  and  occupies  a  substantial  three-story  brick  build- 
ing, 6ox  no  feet  in  dimensions,  with  dry  kilns  attached,  fully 
supplied  with  modern  tools,  appliances  and  machinery,  opera- 
ted by  a  forty  horse-power  steam  engine  Mr.  Rounsavell 
manufactures  largely  lead,  cider,  vinegar  and  pickle  kegs,  and 
makes  a  specialty  of  patent  white  barrels,  lie  also  produces 
barrels,  half-barrels  and  kegs  for  brewers  and  distillers,  and 
turns  out  annually  over  200,000  packages.  His  barrels,  kegs, 
etc.,  have  always  been  noted  for  their  strength,  finish  and 
durability,  while  the  prices  quoted  for  them  are  extremely 
moderate.  Only  carefully  selected  and  seasoned  oak  is  utilized, 
which  is  received  direct  from  Indiana.  Tennessee  and  Arkan- 
sas. His  facilities  are  so  complete  that  barrels  can  be  put 
together  in  a  minute,  and  yet  be  equal  in  everr  respect  in 
strength  and  finish  to  any  in  the  market.  Orders  are  promptly 
and  carefully  filled,  and  every  effort  is  made  to  satisfy  custom- 
ers. The  factory  has  excellent  railway  and  water  facilities,  and 
the  trade  of  the  house  extends  throughout  the  Middle,  West- 
ern and  Northwestern  states.  Mr.  Rounsavell  was  born  in 
N«\v  Jersey,  but  has  resided  in  Chicago  since  1858.  He  is  an 
honorable,  able  and  hard  working  manufacturer,  who  is  pro- 
moting the  commerce  of  the  city  with  skill  and  success. 


W.   H.   GRAY  &  BRO. 

An  important  Branch  of  skilled  industry  is  that  of  the 
boring  of  artesian  wells,  and  the  manufacture  of  drills  and 
other  machinery,  with  the  supplies  necessary  to  carry  on  this 
difficult  line  of  work.  In  this  line,  as  well  as  in  so  mam- 
others,  Chicago  leads  all  America,  being  made  the  permanent 
headquarters  of  the  large  establishment  of  Messrs:  W.  II. 
Gray  &  Hro. ,  the  leading  artesian  '.veil  contractors  of  the 
United  States,  who  have  bored  several  of  the  deepest  in  the 
world;  and  where  contractors  of  less  experience,  and  with  in- 
ferior facilities  would  fail,  they  will  guarantee  to  sink  a  well 


to  any  depth,  thus  securing  an  abundant  supply  of  pure,  fresh 
water  for  all  purposes.  The  business  was  established  in  1871, 
by  Messrs.  John  !•'.  Gray  &  Co.,  succeeded  in  1879  by  the 
firm  of  Messrs.  \V.  II.  Gray  &  Co  ,  thus  continuing  until 
January  24,  iSqi,  when  the  present  firm  was  formed,  Mr. 
W.  A.  dray  coming  into  co-partnership.  The  firm  have  an 
extensive  factory  at  Nos.  4  to  12  Michigan  street,  where  up- 
ward of  75  hands  find  employment  in  the  manufacture  of  well 
boring  and  mill  machinery  tools  and  supplies.  The  premises 
are  of  brick,  two  stories  in  height,  and  are  fully  equipped  with 
a  complete  line  of  machine  tools,  run  by  13  engines  and  boilers. 
The  firm  have  achieved  an  enviable  reputation  for  introducing 
invaluable  improvements  in  this  line,  including  special  ma- 
chinery for  rapid  boring  and  thorough  tubing  of  deep  wells. 
They  are  prepared  to  contract  for  the  sinking  of  wells  to  any 
depth,  through  the  most  difficult  strata,  and  refer  to  hundreds 
of  powerful  flowing  wells  here.and  all  over  the  Western  and 
Middle  states.  They  always  keep  full  lines  of  well  supplies  on 
hand  and  can  promptly  fill  orders  at  most  reasonable  prices.' 
Mr.  \V.1I.  Gray  isa  native  of  Franklin  county,  New  York,  and 
came  to  Chicago  in  1855,  Here  he  has  had  a  lengthy  and 
honorable  business  career,  and  has  won  the  esteem  and  the 
confidence,  of  the  community  at  large.  He  isa  member  of  the 
Oriental  Consistory,  and  is  thus  a  32  degree  Mason,  while 
socially  he  is  deservedly  popular.  Mr.  \V.  A.  Gray  is  equally 
respected,  well  known  in  the  trade,  and  the  !irm  stands  pre- 
eminent in  its  line,  the  most  successful  contractor,  forartesian 
wells  in  America,  fully  prepared  and  thoroughly  responsible  to 
engage  in  any  work  of  the  kind,  and  give  entire  satisfaction. 


JOHN   E.  FOWLER. 

Fowler's  \\  est  Side  Fashion  Ba/aar  and  Sewing  Machine 
Rooms  occupy  ample  premises  at  No.  253  \V.  Madison 
street,  corner  of  Sangamon.  A  branch  establishment  is  also 
run  at  N'o.  623  S.  Ashland  avenue,  corner  of  Hastings  street.- 
Mr.  John  K.  Fowler,  the  proprietor,  is  the  West  side  agent 
for  McCall's  Bazaar  Patterns,  and  a  full  line  of  celebrated 


domestic  patterns  is  also  carried.  Patterns  are  sent  to  any 
address  on  receipt  of  the  number,  size  and  price.  Mr.  Fowler 
is  also  the  Chicago  agent  for  Hall's  Bazaar  Forms.  AH 
makes  of  sewing  machines,  including  the  celebrated  Singer, 
Domestic  and  New  Home  machines,  are  carried,  and  sold  on 
easy  monthly  payments.  A  large  slock  of  second-hand 
machines  is  also  kept  on  hand  and  sold  cheap — from  $5 
up.  Machines  are  also  rented  at  the  lowest  figures.  All  kinds 
of  sewing  machines  are  skilfully  repaired  at  the  most  reason- 
able rates.  Supplies  for  all  makes  of  machines  are  sold,  in- 
cluding repairs,  attachments,  needles,  oils,  etc.  Pleating  of 
all  kinds  is  done  to  order,  including  accordion,  kilt,  knife  and 
box  pleating.  Stitching,  shirring,  fringing  and  pinking  are 
also  done  in  the  best  style  and  on  the  shortest  notice.  Button- 
holes, including  silk,  are  made  for  a  cent  and  a  half  each,  and 
buttons  are  covered  with  any  kind  of  goods  desired.  Mr. 
Fowler  was  born  in  Manchester,  England,  fifty-three  years 
ago,  and  has  resided  in  Chicago  since  1867.  He  has  had 
sixteen  years'  experience  in  the  business.  For  twelve  years  he 
was  with  the  Singer  Sewing  Machine  Company.  Since  he 
opened  his  present  establishment  in  iSSS  he  has  built  up  an 
excellent  patronage. 

HENRY  L.  OHLENDORF. 

There  is  no  establishment  in  a  community  more  necessary 
and  convenient  than  a  well-regulated  pharmacy  and  drug 
store.  One  of  the  most  popular  and  best  in  the  city  is  that 
of  Mr.  Henry  L.  Ohlendorf  of  No.  315  N.  Wells  street,  at 
the  corner  of  Oak  street.  This  splendid  business  was  estab- 
lished in  1883,  and  has  been  a  success  and  prospered  ever 
since.  The  proprietor  is  n  graduate  of  the  Chicago  College 'of 
Pharmacy,  a  member  of  the  Alumni  and  registered  by  the 
State  Board  of  Pharmacy  of  Illinois.  lie  is  a  studious  and 
well-read  chemist,  and  manufactures  all  of  his  own  tinctures, 
extracts,  essences  and  syrups,  and  makes  a  specialty  of  com- 
pounding prescriptions,  at  which  business  he  has  earned  a 
splendid  reputation.  His  store  is  25x50  feet  in  size,  and  is  con- 
veniently located  and  handsomely  fitted  with  rich  cherry 
furniture  and  daz/ling  cases  for  the  immense  stock  of  pure, 
fresh  drugs,  chemicals,  patent  medicines,  toilet  articles  and 
druggists'  sundries,  and  he  has  also  a  large  marble  soda 
fountain  that  is  useful  as  well  as  ornamental.  Mr.  Ohlendorf 
is  a  Chicagoan  by  birth,  and  has,  by  his  industrious  and 
honorable  conduct,  made  a  large  circle  of  friends. 


NORDAHL  &  OLSON. 

One  of  the  oldest  and  best  known  reputable  jewelry  estab- 
lishments on  Milwaukee  avenue  is  that  of  Nordahl  &  Olson, 
located  at  213  on  that  thoroughfare,  extending  through  to  194 
N.  Halsted  street.  The  copartners,  Mr.  Hans  Nordahl  and 
Mr.  O.  E.  Olson,  are  both  practical  watchmakers  and  jewel- 
ers, and  well  versed  in  all  the  details  of  the  business.  They 
are  gentlemen  in  middle  life,  coming  to  this  country  from  Nor- 
way in  1866,  and  three  years  later  laid  the  foundation  of  the 
splendid  business  they  are  now  conducting  with  such  marked 
success.  The  store  is  handsomely  and  attractively  fitted  up 
with  ornamental  show  cases  and  wall  cabinets,  and  everything 
about  it  is  in  perfect  keeping  with  the  character  ot  the  busi- 
ness. The  plate  glass  show  windows  always  present  a  hand- 
some appearance  and  contain  many  beautiful  specimens  of  the 
goods  to  be  found  on  sale  in  the  store,  comprising  rich,  elegant 
jewelry  of  every  description,  in  all  the  new  fashionable  styles, 
diamonds  and  ether  gems  in  various  mountings,  solid  silver 
and  plated  ware,  gold  and  silver  watches,  optical  goods, 
clocks  and  a  wide  range  of  useful  and  ornamental  articles 
eminently  suitable  for  wedding  presents  and  gifts  for  all 
occasions.  The  firm  make  a  specialty  of  gems  representing 
each  month  in  the  year,  which  are  mounted  in  an  appropriate 
manner  for  birthday  presents,  on  rings  or  in  any  style  desired. 
They  also  repair  watches,  clocks  and  jewelry  and  fully  warrant 
all  their  work.  They  are  doing  a  line  business,  and,  as  they 
never  make  misrepresentations  to  effect  sales,  and  can  always 
name  the  lowest  prices,  they  are  recognized  as  the  most  reput- 
able watchmakers  and  ji-weiers  on  the  West  side. 


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GARRATT'S   DREXEL  STEAM   LAUNDRY. 

Unquestionably  the  best  known  and  most  popular  estab- 
lishment of  its  kind  in  the  section  in  v;hich  it  is  located  is 
( iarratt's  Drexel  Steam  Laundry,  located  at  Nos.  3853  and 
3855  Vincennes  avenue.  It  was  established  in  1887  by  Mr. 
Thos.  Garratt,  who  has  conducted  it  with  ability  and  acquired 
a  reputation  for  promptness,  reliability  and  excellent  service, 
and  is  enjoying  a  positive  and  substantial  success.  The  work 
he  turns  out  is  of  a  superior  charactef,  while  extremely  low 
prices  prevail.  The  premises  occupied  comprise  the  ground 
floor  and  basement  of  the  double  building,  having  an  area  of 
50x75  feet,  which  are  equipped  with  the  latest  improved 
appliances  and  general  appurtenances,  including  steam  power, 
three  washing,  several  centrifugal,  starching  and  ironing 
machines,  and  lucrative  employment  is  given  to  from  thirty 
to  forty  competent  hands  in  the  different  departments,  while 
four  teams  call  for  and  deliver  orders  in  any  part  of  the  city 
and  suburbs.  Family  and  hotel  laundry  work  is  done  in  the 
most  expeditious  manner,  and  every  care  is  taken  so  that  the 
most  delicate  fabrics  are  not  injured.  Fine  shirts,  collars, 
cuffs  and  linen  and  transient  work  is  a  specialty,  and  every 
care  and  attention  is  given  by  Mr.  Garratt  to  render  satisfac- 
tion. He  is  a  young  man,  a  native  of  England,  came  to 
Chicago  in  1881  and  has  since  been  identified  with  the 
laundry  business.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Chicago  Laundry- 
men's  Association,  and  throughout  his  business  career  has 
ever  maintained  a  high  reputation  for  probity  and  integrity. 
He  is  very  popular  and  his  well-conducted  laundry  is 
commended  by  all  who  patronize  it.  The  ring-up  on  the 
'"phone"  is  9843.  Business  is  active  and  the  patronage  con- 
tinues to  steadily  grow,  and  is  becoming  more  widely  extended 
•each  succeeding  year. 

J.  HART. 

In  the  manufacture  and  sale  of  room  and  cove  moldings, 
picture  frames,  etc.,  a  representative  and  one  of  the  most  suc- 
cessful concerns  in  this  section  of  Chicago  is  that  of  Mr.  J 
Hart,  whose  office  and  salesroom  are  situated  at  430  West 
Lake  street,  and  factory  at  375  W.  Lake  street. 
This  business  was  established  nine  years  ago  by  Mr. 
Hart,  who  has  built  up  a  liberal  and  influential  patronage 
in  the  city  and  its  vicinity.  Mr.  Hart  has  had  long  experience 
in  this  artistic  industry,  and  possesses  excellent  good  taste 
and  judgment.  He  occupies  for  salesroom,  etc.,  a  commodi- 
ous ground  floor  and  basement,  each  being  25x60  feet  in  area, 
and  employs  eleven  persons.  Mr.  Hart  manufactures  largely 
ornamental,  gilt,  walnut,  oak,  cherry  and  pine  finished  or 
imitation  room  and  cove  moldings,  and  makes  a  specialty  of 
pijtting  np  moldings  for  hanging  pictures.  He  also  gilds 
and  makes  hardwood  and  gold  leaf  picture  frames  in  any  style 
or  size,  and  promptly  attends  to  repairing  or  regilding.  All 
goods  are  warranted  not  to  tarnish  or  discolor,  while  the 
prices  quoted  by  him  are  exceedingly  just  and  moderate.  A 
large  and  choice  stock  of  moldings,  picture  frames,  etc.,  is 
always  on  hand,  and  the  business  is  both  wholesale  and  retail. 
Mr.  I  lart  was  born  in  Germany,  but  has  resided  in  Chicago 
for  the  last  twenty  years.  He  is  an  honorable  and  energetic 
business  man,  who  is  richly  deserving  of  the  abundant  success 
achieved  in  this  artistic  industry.  Mr.  Hart  is  a  popular  mem- 
ber of  the  I.  O.  Foresters  and  Masons.  Telephone  call  is 
4626. 

W.   H.   EMERY. 

There  is.  perhaps,  no  commodity  that  we  could  a=  ill  spare 
in  these  modern  days  as  leather,  and  when  we  attempt  to  con- 
sider its  important  uses,  whether  in  shoes,  harness,  belting, 
satchels,  or  what  not,  we  ought  to  feel  a  debt  of  gratitude  to 
those  who  are  engaged  in  any  business  that  will  bring  it  more 
easily  into  our  markets  and  into  our  factories.  There  is  no 
man  in  Chicago  who  is  better  acquainted  with  the  hide  busi- 
ness than  Mr.  W.  II.  Emery,  of  No.  143  Kinzie  street.  He 
established  himself  twenty-live  years  ago  in  the  business  and 
continued  it  on  a  large  scale  until  1883,  when  he  abandoned 


the  business  of  hide  merchant  for  that  of  hide  broker,  and 
this  latter  he  now  successfully  follows.  He  does  a  very  large 
business.  It  is  claimed  for  Mr.  Emery  that  he  is  one  of  the 
best  judges  of  hides  in  the  trade,  and  one  thing  is  certain, 
namely,  that  his  long  experience  in  this  line,  and  his  watch- 
fulness of  the  market  enables  him  at  all  times,  to  secure  the 
very  best  results  to  the  tanner.  At  the  time  of  the  great  fire 
in  1871  he  was  completely  burned  out,  but  was  in  no  way  dis- 
couraged, and  with  a  spirit  of  true  Yankee  energy  he  was  soon 
on  his  feet  again.  Mr.  Emery  is  a  native  of  Kennebec  County, 
Me.,  and  comes  from  a  very  old  New  England  family. 
He  has  resided  in  Chicago  for  twenty-five  years. 


THE  ATLAS  FOUNDRY  CO. 

One  of  the  most  prominent  concerns  in  Chicago,  in  the  funda- 
mental line  of  iron  and  machinery  castings,  is  that  of  the  Atlas 
Foundry  Co.,  whose  large  and  well-equipped  works  are  located 
at  Nos.  32  and  36  Erie  street,  on  the  corner  of  Kingsbury. 
The  business  is  one  of  long  standing,  having  been  founded  in 
1866  by  Messrs.  Fife  &  Anderson,  who  established  and  de- 
veloped it  upon  sound  and  enduring  principles.  in  1888, 
Messrs.  Webster  &  Comstock  succeeded,  handing  it  over  the 
following  year  to  Messrs.  Barton  &  Needham,  and  in  1891  the 
firm  of  Needham  &  Cleveland  assumed  charge.  Re- 
cently the  business  was  reorganized  under  the  style  of  the 
Atlas  Foundry  Co.  The  foundry  occupies  a  substantial  stone 
building,  50x100  feet  in  dimensions,  which  was  erected  in 
iSS6,  and  which,  with  the  large  shed  in  the  rear,  affords  ample 
facilities  for  the  heavy  work  carried  on.  Here  are  to  be  found 
all  modern  appliances  and  tcols  known  to  the  trade,  a  staff  of 
twenty-five  competent  employes  constantly  at  work,  and  a  large 
and  varied  stock  of  heavy  and  light  castings  for  all  purposes, 
made  of  the  best  material,  and  in  the  most  approved  style. 
These  castings  . 'ire  in  demand  over  the  city  and  surrounding 
district,  where  their  great  strength,  superior  finish  and  perfect 
adaptability  to  the  requirements  of  the  trade  are  fully  recog- 
nized. This  company  makes  a  specialty  of  large  pulleys,  and 
in  every  process  of  manufacture  invariably  practice  the  best 
methods.  Messrs.  R.  J.  Cleveland,  W.  H.  Brett,  G.  Wright 
and  O.  C.  Bramow,  are  proprietors  of  this  concern,  and  are 
thoroughly  practical  mechanics,  and  give  their  whole  attention 
to  business,  conducting  it  in  a  meritorious  way  which  secures 
the  confidence  and  support  of  the  trade.  Mr.  Cleveland  was 
born  in  La  Mont,  Cook  Co  ,  III.,  having  resided  here  for  a 
number  of  years,  enjoying  the  respect  and  esteem  of  a  large 
class,  in  both  social  and  commercial  circles. 


J.  &  A.   BOSKOWITZ. 

A  representative  house  established  for  many  years  in  this  city, 
and  well  known  all  over  the  country  and  in  Europe,  is  that  of 
J.  &  A.  Boskowitz,  dealers  in  raw  furs  and  robes.  This  house 
was  established  in  this  city  thirty-five  years  ago.  Headquarters 
were  afterward  made  at  New  York,  about  thirty  years  ago,  and 
have  since  been  maintained  at  that  point,  the  Chicago  business 
being  done  entirely  through  the  office.  The  manager  of  the 
concern  here  is  Mr.  H.  Leaman,  who  has  resided  in  Chicago 
for  the  past  thirty-five  years.  He  is  a  cultured  gentleman  of 
wide  experience  and  travel,  a  native  of  Germany,  who  settled 
in  this  city  when  iwenty-two  years  of  age.  He  was  formerly 
an  active  and  prominent  member  of  the  Board  of  Trade,  and  is 
well-known  in  business,  social  and  financial  circles,  where  he 
is  highly  respected  and  courted  for  his  genial  manner  and  un- 
questioned integrity.  The  heads  of  the  house  reside  in  New 
York,  where  the  storehouses  are  located,  and  the  business 
done  is  extensive  and  important.  An  immense  export  trade  is 
carried  on,  and  the  house  favorably  known  abroad.  Mr. 
Leaman  buys  throughout  the  West  and  Northwest  and  ships 
to  New  York  direct.  All  kinds  of  raw  furs  are  dealt  in,  seal, 
beaver,  mink,  otter,  bear,  coon  and  other  skins  are  handled  in 
large  and  valuable  packages  and  the  finest  robes  are  purchased. 
The  business  is  conducted  at  196  E.  Kinzie  street,  and  the 
house  is  representative  and  responsible  in  the  highest  degree. 


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METROPOLIS  OF  THE 


AUG.   N.  STONE. 

There  is  no  line  of  business  better  patronized  in  Chicago 
than  that  of  the  watchmaker  and  jeweler,  and  one  of  the  most 
popular  and  progressive  of  the  dealers  in  this  line  on  the  North 
side  is  Mr.  Aug.  N.  Stone,  who  has  been  located  for  over  four 
years  at  385  E.  Division  street,  opposite  Franklin  street.  This 
business  was  conducted  for  five  years  by  Mr.  John  Wiht,  who 
was  succeeded  by  Mr.  Stone.  The  business  has  developed 
rapidly,  and  Mr.  Stone  is  now  favored  with  one  of  the  best 
trades  on  the  North  side.  He  is  a  practical  and  experienced 
watchmaker  and  jeweler,  does  his  work  in  a  careful  and  skilled 
manner  and  at  reasonable  rates,  and  is  courteous  and  obliging 
in  his  dealings.  He  occupies  the  ground  floor  of  the  premises 
and  has  an  elegantly  furnished  store,  well  stocked  with  watches, 
clocks,  silverware,  all  kinds  of  jewelry,  spectacles  and  optical 
goods.  A  specialty  is  made  of  the  celebrated  Rockford 
watches,  which  are  carried  in  all  styles,  and  in  fine  gold  and 
silver  cases.  Mr.  Stone  has  a  reputation  of  the  highest  order. 
and,  in  addition  to  a  liberal  patronage,  has  numerous  friends 
who  are  pleased  with  his  success,  and  hold  him  in  the  highest 
esteem.  He  employs  two  competent  assistants  and  has  a  great 
quantity  of  work  always  on  hand.  Mr.  Stone  is  a  native  of 
Sweden  and  has  resided  in  Chicago  for  eleven  years.  He  is  a 
prominent  member  of  the  I.  O.  O.  F.,  and  is  well  known  in 
leading  business  and  social  circles. 


LINCOLN   BICYCLE   EXCHANGE. 

Within  the  past  few  years  the  bicycle  has  become  almost  a 
necessity  in  the  line  of  vehicles  and  travel.  Its  many  excel- 
lent points  for  health,  exercise  and  economy  is  acknowledged. 
Its  popularity  is  ever  on  the  increase,  and  thus  has  sprung 
up  a  new  industry.  A  leading  house  in  this  line  is  known  as 
the  Lincoln  Bicycle  Exchange  at  No.  857  N.  Clark  street, 
Mr.  Gus  Thiele,  that  well-known  wheelman,  being  proprie- 
tor. Mr.  Thiele  is  a  native  Chicagoan,  and  was  formerly  with 
A.  G.  Spalding  &  Co.,  and  later  with  the  Tope  Manufacturing 
Company  for  three  years  before  establishing  his  present  business. 
He  handles  all  kinds  of  bicycles  of  the  leading  manufacturers, 
buys,  sells,  rents  and  repairs  them,  employing  a  force  of  eight 
assistants  to  accommodate  his  large  and  increasing  trade.  He 
rents  bicycles  by  the  hour,  day  or  week,  also  children's  car- 
riages, and  has  an  excellent  line  of  goods  on  hand.  Mr.  Thiele 
is  a  member  of  the  Lake  View  'Cycling  Club,  also  of  the  Amer- 
ican League  of  Wheelmen,  and  is  popular  with  all  who  ride 
the  wheel.  He  occupies  commodious  quarters  at  the  above 
number,  and  can  accommodate  any  one  desiring  anything  in 
the  line  of  bicycles  or  repairs,  or  bicycle  sundries. 


ERICKSON  &  LARSON. 

The  large,  handsomely  fitted  up  boot  and  shoe  establish- 
ment of  Erickson  cS:  Larson,  No.  211  West  Indiana  street, 
is  one  of  the  most  important  in  its  line  in  the  section 
of  the  city  in  which  it  is  located.  Mr.  J.  Erickson  and 
Mr.  N.  Larson  are  thorough  practical  men,  and  have 
been  associated  and  established  in  business  since  1886 
Their  store  has  dimensions  of  25x65  feet,  and  as  regards  ap- 
pointment and  convenience  is  perfect  in  every  respect.  An 
extensive  stock  of  boot  wear  is  carried,  embracing  everything 
that  is  new,  fashionable  and  stylish  in  line  and  medium  calf 
boots,  shoes  and  gaiters  for  men  and  boys,  and  elegant  kid, 
morocco  and  other  footwear  for  ladies,  misses  and  children,  also 
rubbers  and  slippers  in  great  variety.  Only  the  very  best  and 
most  reliable  goods  are  dealt  in  by  the  firm,  while  the  prices 
in  all  cases  are  extremely  moderate.  A  splendid  business  has 
rewarded  the  well-directed  efforts  of  Messrs.  Erickson  &  Lar- 
son, and  throughout  their  career  they  have  always  enjoyed 
the  unbounded  confidence  of  all  having  dealings  with  them. 
Particular  attention  is  given  to  making  boots  and  shoes  to 
order,  and  repairs  are  promptly  and  neatly  executed.  Both 
members  of  the  firm  are  natives  of  Norway.  They  are  pro- 
gressive business  men  of  unquestioned  reputation  and  very  pop- 
ular as  fine  custom  boot  and  shoe  makers  and  dealers.  Busi- 
ness is  active  and  brisk,  and  each  succeeding  year  is  steadily 
increasing 


JOS.  DORTSCH. 

Chicago  can  boast  of  being  the  headquarters  of  an  art  which 
is  very  rare  in  this  country,  namely,  the  manufacture  of  arti- 
ficial flowers  and  leaves,  a  prominent  specialty  being  funeral 
flowers  and  wreaths,  conducted  at  Nos.  1488  to  1490  .Milwau- 
kee avenue,  by  Mr.  Jos.  Dortsch.  This  gentleman,  who  is  a 
native  of  Hungary,  learned  his  difficult  and  intricate  profession 
in  France,  after  several  years  of  careful  study,  and  is  now  an 
expert  in  all  its  branches  He  began  business  nine  years  ago, 
being  then  located  on  Chicago  avenue  and  Commercial  street, 
prior  to  removing  to  his  present  eligible  premises  in  April,  1891. 
These  are  ample  in  size,  giving  a  floor  space  of  3,000  square 
feet,  and  afford  abundant  room  for  the  large  staff  of  skilled  as- 
sistants, averaging  sixty-five,  which  are  required  in  the  indus- 
try. Mr.  Dortsch  manufactures  artificial  flowers  and 
leaves  having  such  a  striking  resemblance  to  the  original 
in  the  most  minute  details  as  to  completely  deceive  the  eye 
and  sense,  and  to  please  by  the  tasteful  commingling  of  form 
•  and  color.  He  supplies  flowers,  wreaths,  crosses,  anchors, 
stars  and  pillows  to  the  largest  undertakers  in  every  part  of 
the  Union,  his  specialty  being  bridal  and  confirmation  wreaths. 
Mr.  Dortsch  possesses  qualifications  that  fit  him  in  a  pre-emi- 
nent degree  to  exactly  meet  the  requirements  of  the  American 
trade,  and  his  expert  knowledge,  ripe  judgment,  and  artistic 
taste  have  given  him  a  high  position  in  the  estimation  of  both 
professional  and  social  circles.  Mr.  Dortsch  is  a  specialist  in 
this  line  of  business,  and  was  the  first  to  introduce  it  'n  Chica- 
go. His  designs  are  strictly  original,  and  far  ahead  of  all 
Eastern  competitors. 

ROBERT  McEWEN. 

Modern  civilization  demands  more  than  four  walls  for  the 
home,  and  the  decorator  is  now  an  important  personage  in  the 
body  politic.  One  of  the  most  enterprising  of  decorators  is 
Robert  McEwen  of  No.  457  Ogden  avenue,  dealer  in 
wallpaper,  paints,  oil,  glass,  etc.,  and  who  does  a  gene- 
ral business  in  the  line  of  painting,  paper  hanging,  sign 
writing  and  decorating.  Mr.  McEwen  opened  in  business 
two  years  ago  at  the  corner  of  Robey  and  Harrison 'streets, 
and,  finding  his  trade  increasing  so  rapidly,  was  compelled 
to  remove  to  his  present  location  in  May  last.  He  occupies 
at  the  above  number  the  large  room  25x67  feet  in  size, 
where  he  carries  a  large  and  well-selected  stock  of  every- 
thing in  his  line.  He  gives  steady  employment  to  five  men, 
and  by  his  excellent  work  has  built  up  a  splendid  lucrative 
trade,  which  is  constantly  increasing.  Mr.  McEwen  is  .a 
native  of  Scotland,  coming  from  the  classic  town  of  Glas- 
gow. He  was  raised,  however,  in  Toronto,  Canada,  and  learned 
his  trade  there.  He  is  a  young  man,  twenty-five  years  of 
age,  a  member  of  the  I.  O.  G.  T.,  and  has  a  host  of  friends, 
in  social  and  busines  circles. 


THE  GARDEN  CITY  SAND  CO. 

The  Garden  City  Sand  Co.  was  incorporated  eight  years  ago, 
under  the  laws  of  Illinois,  with  a  capital  of  $25,000.  To-day- 
it  has  a  clear  surplus  of  $58,000,  or,  including  capital,  of  $83,- 
ooo.  They  are  dealers  in  standard  brands  of  fire  brick,  fire 
clay,  foundry  facings  and  supplies,  building,  moulding  and 
white  sand,  "Savage,"  "Black  Diamond,"  and  all  other  stand- 
ard grades  of  fire  brick.  They  have  gravel  pits  on  five  different 
railway  lines,  employ  at  times  on  their  various  works  as  many 
as  live  hundred  people,  and  do  the  largest  business  in  their 
line  of  any  concern  in  the  city,  aggregating  some  $350,000  per 
annum.  Their  trade  extends  all  over  the  west  and  northwest, 
and  they  ship  a  very  superior  quality  of  sand  used  for  glass- 
ware to  all  the  glassworks  in  the  country.  The  Garden  City 
Sand  Co.  are  also  the  agentr  :f  :he  "Black  Diamond  Fire  Brick 
Co.,"  foreign  and  domestic  cements,  and  are  the  owners  of  the 
Fox  River  Sand  Co.  of  Wedron,  111.  Mr.  C.  B.  Shefler  is 
president  and  manager;  Mr.  N.  C.  Fisher,  secretary  and 
treasurer.  The  output  for  1890  was  315,000  tons,  a  testimony 
to  the  far  reaching  volume  of  business  done.  The  office  of  the 
company  is  at  159  La  Salle  street. 


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G.   H.  FOSTER  &  CO. 

For  more  than  a  quarter  of  a  century  the  house  of  G.  II. 
Foster  •&  Co.  has  held  high  rank  as  one  of  the  leading  importing 
establishments  in  the  city.  To  be  exact,  it  was  twenty-six  years 
ago  since  Mr.  G.  II.  Foster  opened  his  office  in  this  city,  and 
he  has  long  since  made  a  reputation  and  built  up  a  business 
which  \vill  be  a  monument  to  his  great  administrative  abilities 
for  many  years  to  come.  The  firm  are  sole  agents  for  the 
following  domestic  and  foreign  manufactures:  J.  N.  Leon- 
ard &  Co.  silk  threads  of  Northampton,  Mass.;  the  Craw- 
ford linen  threads  of  Beith,  Scotland;  the  crescent  brand 
elastic  ducks  of  Belfast,  Ireland;  also  of  the  Fostra  and  ex- 


celsior roll  braids,  pure  dye  silk  and  mohair  bindings,  "Royal" 
brands  of  plain  and  fancy  silesias  and  sateen.  The  firm  con- 
sists of  Mr.  G.  II.  Foster,  a  native  of  England,  who  has  been 
in  the  United  States  for  fifty  years,  and  his  son,  (-1.  A.  Foster, 
born  in  Chicago,  who  is  now  the  manager  of  the  business  in 
this  city,  Mr.  Foster,  Sr.,  having  gone  to  New  York,  where  a 
branch  house  was  established  four  years  ago.  Fifty  people 
find  employment  at  the  Chicago  house,  where  the  firm  occu- 
pies three  floors  of  the  building.  228  and  230  Fifth  avenuef 
corner  of  Ouincy  street.  They  carry  here  an  immense  stock 
of  their  specialties,  beside  which  should  have  been  mentioned 
the  products  of  the  Rhode  Island  Braid  and*  Button  Company, 
I'awtucket.  R.  I.  The  trade  from  the  Chicago  house  is  through 
the  West  and  Northwest,  while  from  the  New  York  establish- 
ment. TOO  Green  street,  all  the  business  east  of  the  Ohio  river 
is  cared  for. 

O.  G.  HAULER. 

One  of  the  handsomest  and  best  appointed  drug  stores  .  m 
the  West  side  is  that  of  Mr.  O.  G.  llaller,  at  the  corner  of 
Milwaukee  and  North  avenues.  The  business  at  this 
location  was  established  in  1870  by  Mr.  John  A.  Mayer, 
the  premises  at  that  time  consisting  of  a  frame  building. 


Several  years  ago  Mr.  C.  II.  I'lautz,  now  city  treasurer, 
bought  out  the  establishment,  and  three  years  ago  the  present 
proprietor,  Mr.  llaller,  purchased  the  same  from  Mr.  I'lautz, 
and  Omar  II.  Allen  erected  the  present  handsome  and  com- 
modious building  upon  the  site.  Mr.  llaller  has  one  of  the 
handsomest  drug  stores  in  the  city, and  is  justly  proud  of  his 
achievement ;  it  is  finished  in  solid  oak,  with  beautiful 
counters,  shelves  and  show  rases  to  match.  The  walls  and 
ceilings  are  splendidly  frescoed,  and  the  windows  and  show 
cases  are  of  heavy,  selected  plate  glass.  The  store  occupies 
a  space  20x35  feet  and  is  completely  stocked  with  a  carefully 
selected  line  of  the  best  and  purest  drugs  obtainable;  also 
elegant  toilet  articles,  powders,  soaps,  perfumes,  etc.  A 
complete  assortment  of  druggists'  sundries  and  'physicians' 
and  surgeons'  supplies  is  carried,  and  attention  is  given  to 
the  compounding  of  prescriptions  with  the 'greatest  care. 
Mr.  Haller  is  a  native  of  Chicago,  a  graduate  of  the  Chicago 
College  of  Pharmacy  and  a  young  man  of  ability  and  skill. 
His  patronage  is  deservedly  large  and  his  success  marked 
with  pleasure  by  his  numerous  friends.  He  employs  three 
skilled  assistants  and  attends  to  his  customers'  needs  with 
care  and  courtesy. 

C.   M.  CLARK. 

Prominent  among  the  old-established  and  reliable  real 
estate  dealers  of  the  western  metropolis  ranks  Mr.  C.  M. 
Clark,  whose  office  is  centrally  and  eligibly  located  in  the 
Tacoma  building  (room  No.  410),  at  the  northeast  corner 
of  Madison  and  La  Salle  streets.  Mr.  Clark  originally  en- 
gaged in  the  business  in  1870  on  Washington  street,  corner 
of  Clark,  combining  the  handling  of  his  own  realty  with 
that  of  his  extensive  interest  as  a  dealer  in  tailors'  trimmings. 
Burned  out  in  the  great  fire  he  closed  out  the  latter  interest  in 
1874,  and  has  since  devoted  himself  assiduously  to  the  pur- 
chase, sale  and  exchange  of  improved  and  unimproved  real 
property.  Mr.  Clark  is  owner  of  extensive  improved  and 
subdivision  realty,  notably  three  hundred  valuable  South 
Englewood  lots.  His  connections  are  of  a  superior  char- 
acter, including,  as  he  does,  many  of  our  leading  merchants, 
capitalists  and  operators  among  his  permanent  customers, 
and  he  has  carried  through  to  a  successful  issue  many  heavy 
tran&ctions.  Mr.  Clark  was  born  in  Tully,  Onondaga 
County,  N.  Y. ,  and  has  been  a  highly  respected  resident 
of  Chicago  for  the  past  twenty-one  years.  The  character- 
istics that  have  ever  regulated  the  business  policy  of  his 
house,  and  the  extent  of  its  operations  have  made  it  a  lead- 
ing one  in  the  city. 

JOHN  HAZARD. 

When  Mr.  John  Hazard  came  to  this  country  nine  years 
ago  he  little  dreamed  that  to-day  he  would  be  the  proprietor  of 
one  of  the  best  hardware  businesses  in  South  Chicago,  but  such 
are  the  vagaries  of  fate  that  his  store  at  140  Ninety-second 
street  is  one  of  the  most  complete  of  its  kind  and  for  its  size 
in  South  Chicago.  He  occupies  the  ground  floor  of  a  two-and- 
a-half  story  frame  building  and  established  the  business  here 
in  1890,  though  for  some  years  previously  he  had  been  man- 
aging a  similar  business  for  a  relative  in  Rochester,  N.  Y. 
It  would  be  difficult  to  say  what  he  does  not  keep  in  the 
hardware  line.  He  carries  all  kinds  of  builders'  and  shelf 
hardware,  locks,  imported  cutlery,  tinware,  gasoline  stoves 
and  cooking  ranges  and  general  household  articles,  besides 
dealing  largely  in  bricks  and  castings.  The  firm  repairs  all 
kinds  of  stoves,  and  strictly  attends  to  all  jobbing.  They 
have  a  large  country  business  and  give  close  attention  to 
mail  orders.  Three  experienced  hands  are  employed  and 
one  delivery  wagon.  They  make  a  specialty  of  window  and 
door  fly  screens.  Mr.  Hazard  is  a  native  of  Belfast,  Ire., 
and  is  a  prominent  man  in  business  circles.  He  is  very 
highly  respected  both  in  and  out  of  his  business,  and  there 
are  few  who  have  brighter  prospects.  He  attends  closely 
to  his  business,  and  is  trustworthy  in  all  he  says  or  under- 
takes. 


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WEST. 


MRS.  V.   ROLFE. 

What  has  now  come  to  be  looked  upon  as  a  leading  medium 
of  fashion  on  the  North  side  is  the  millinery  store  of  Mrs.  V. 
Rolfe,  at  480  North  Clark  street,  and  although  only  estab- 
lished in  March,  1891.  it  has  taken  such  a  hold  upon  the  resi- 
dents of  this  neighborhood  as  to  make  promise  for  a  very  large 
and  increasing  as  well  as  select  patronage.  The  storeis  25x60 
feet  in  dimensions,  and  is  elegantly  fitted  up  with  plate  glass 
cases  and  costly  furnishings,  and  the  window  is  always  a  cen- 
ter of  envious  attraction  on  the  part  of  hundreds  of  the  gen- 
tler sex.  The  stock,  much  of  which  is  imported  from  Paris, 
comprises  bonnets  and  hats  trimmed  and  untrimmed,  ribbons, 
velvets,  plush,  feathers,  plumes,  aigrettes,  pompons,  flowers, 
ornaments,  gold  and  silver  lace,  veiling,  and  everything  that 
is  usually  kept  in  a  first-class  millinery  store.  .Mrs.  Rolfe 
possesses  a  rare  artistic  ability  and  seems  almost  to  foreshadow 
the  coming  fashions.  She  employs  a  full  force  of  young 
ladies  as  milliners  and  trimmers,  and  special  attention  is  paid 
to  the  prompt  completion  of  mourning  and  wedding  orders. 
Hats  and  bonnets  are  also  trimmed  to  match  costumes  in  any 
shade.  The  prices  charged  throughout  are  most  reasonable, 
while  the  class  of  patrons  which  the  business  commands  num- 
bers in  its  rank's  some  of  the  very  best  residents  of  the  North 
side.  Mrs.  Rolfe  is  a  native  of  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  and  has 
been  in  Chicago  some  years. 


BEIER  &   WYBURN. 

There  are  few  classes  of  business  that  are  of  more  real 
benefit  to  the  community  than  the  furniture  business,  and 
when  Messrs.  Beier  &  \Vyburn  opened  their  doors  at  203 
North  Wells  street  to  the  public  on  May  1st,  1891,  they  con- 
ferred a  benefit  which  cannot  at  first  sight  be  estimated.  They 
occupy  the  ground  floor  and  their  store  is  very  commodious 
and  well  adapted  for  successful  handling  of  their  business. 
Being  both  young  men,  they  possess  an  amount  of  energy  and 
enterprise  which  is  a  certain  fore  runner  of  succfss.  Their 
stock  comprises  a  large  and  varied  assortment  of  parlor  and 
bedroom  sets,  extension  tables,  rockers,  lounges,  sideboards, 
folding  cabinet  and  mantel  beds,  chairs,  baby  carriages,  lamps, 
cabinets,  bookcases,  kitchen  furniture  and  stoves.  And  in  order 
to  accommodate  those  customers  who  feel  that  they  cannot  com- 
fortably afford  new  furniture,  they  will  take  their  old  if!  ex- 
change and  charge  a  very  moderate  difference.  They  also 
buy,  sell  and  exchange  all  kinds  of  household  goods.  Their 
trade  has  already  assumed  large  proportions,  and  this  is  in 
great  measure  accounted  for  by  the  fact  that  they  can  always 
be  depended  upon  in  selling  goods  exactly  as  they  are  repre- 
sented, and  their  prices  throughout  are  very  reasonable.  Mr. 
C  Beier  and  Mr.  H.  Wyburn  are  both  natives  of  this  city 
and  all  having  business  relations  with  them  will  meet  with  fair 
and  upright  treatment. 

DIETHELM    &  ROY. 

In  a  newly  developing  town,  and  especially  one  which  is 
making  such  rapid  strides  as  South  Chicago,  there  is  always  a 
wide  field  for  the  conceptive  brain  of  an  architect.  In  one  of 
Herrick's  aphorisms  there  is  a  line  which  runs,  "Nothing  is 
new;  we  walk  where  others  creep."  But  we  cannot  fully  admit 
the  truth  of  this  in  view  of  some  of  the  beautiful  buildings 
which  have  been  erected  in  South  Chicago  from  the  designs  of 
the  well-known  architects.  Messrs.  Diethelm  &  Roy,  whose 
offices  are  at  rooms  12,  J3and  I4\\'innipeg  Block,  on  the  north- 
east corner  of  Commercial  avenue  and  Ninety-second  street. 
Mr.  Titus  Diethelm  established  the  business  three  years  ago, 
and  Mr.  Franz  Roy  joined  him  in  1891,  when  the  firm  became 
Diethelm  &  Roy.  Among  their  most  praiseworthy  master- 
pieces is  the  Bowen  schoolhouse,  which  has  been  styled  by 
some  a  "poem"  in  architecture,  and  beside  this  they  have 
designed  many  of  the  large  handsome  blocks  on  Ninety-second 
street.  Mr.  Diethelm  is  a  native  of  St.  Gallen,  in  Switzerland, 
and  Mr.  Roy  was  born  in  Berlin,  Germany.  Both  gentlemen 
possess  the  advantage  (envied  by  so  many)  of  having  studied 
in  the  finest  European  schools,  and  their  refinement  of  archi- 
tectural education  manifests  itself  in  even-thing  thev  turn  out. 


MISS   L.   MALCHER. 

The  cultivation  of  flowers  and  plants  is  one  of  the  most 
beautiful  ideas  of  nature,  and  the  great  convenience  of  florists, 
and  their  pretty  stock,  is  every  day  more  apparent.  There  is 
no  nicer  floral  establishment  in  the  city  than  that  of  L.  Mal- 
cher  of  385  Wells  street,  near  Division  street.  The  finest  dis- 
play of  flowers  and  plants  may  be  seen  here  every  day,  also  a 
complete  line  of  shrubs  and  bulbs  which  are  received  from 
the  green  houses  daily.  Special  attention  is  paid  to  -the  de- 
signing of  all  kinds  of  floral  work,  in  every  conceivable  design 
for  weddings,  parties,  banquets,  house,  table  and  funeral 
decorations.  Miss  L.  Malcher  is  a  native  of  Austria,  and  has 
been  in  Chicago  six  years.  This  establishment  has  built  up 
a  splendid  trade,  which  is  increasing  rapidly,  owing  to  the  ex- 
cellence of  its  work. 

EUREKA    DIGGER    CO. 

A  ncvelty  of  any  kind,  that  will  reduce  labor  on  the  farm  is 
always  hailed  with  delight,  and  if  it  be  a  good  one,  meets 
with  a  ready  sale  ;  but  exceeding  all  expectations  in  this  line 
the  "Eureka  Digger"  has  become  famous,  and  is  meeting 
with  phenomenal  sales.  It  is  manufactured  by  the  Eureka 
Digger  Company,  an  organization  incorporated  under  the 
laws  of  Illinois,  with  a  capitalization  of  $10,000,  and  the  fol- 
lowing officers  :  President,  A.  Bauer  ;  secretary  and  treas- 
urer, F.  Bauer.  These  gentlemen  are  well  known  in  business 
circles  and  have  a  reputation  of  high  order  for  ability  and 
strict  business  integrity.  They  are  energetic,  reliable  and 
progressive,  and  calculated  to  make  a  success  of  any  business 
•venture.  The  Eureka  digger  is  an  excellent  device  for 
digging  post  holes,  etc.,  and  works  in  the  most  excellent 
manner.  With  it  a  great  number  of  post  or  pole  holes  can  be 
dug  with  the  minimum  expenditure  of  labor.  The  company 
occupies  the  ground  floor  of  the  premises,  25x100  feet  in 
dimensions,  at  178  East  Huron  street,  and  employ  here  fifteen 
workmen  in  the  manufacture  of  the  diggers.  The  company 
takes  contracts  for  digging  post  holes  or  will  contract  to  dig 
the  holes  for  an  entire  line  of  telegraph  poles.  The  Bauer 
brothers  are  young  men  of  great  ability  and  are  fair  samples 
of  the  energy  and  push  that  have  characterized  Chicago  from 
the  beginning,  they  being  worthy  sons  of  this  great  city  and 
interested  in  all  things  that  tend  to  advance  her  welfare. 


GEO.  STRAUSS. 

Since  Mr.  George  Strauss  engaged  in  the  hardware  business 
his  record  has  been  one  of  unbroken  prosperity.  In  1874  he 
commenced  as  Strauss  &  Wendsler,  but  they  dissolved  in  1885 
and  he  has  since  conducted  the  business  alone.  In  1887  he 
built  his  present  commodious  premises  at  1085  Milwaukee 
avenue,  opposite  Evergreen  avenue.  The  building  is  a  hand- 
some four  story  and  basement  structure,  25x80  feet  in  dimen- 
sions, and  cost  Mr.  Strauss  upwards  of  sixteen  thousand  dol- 
lars. He  occupies  for  his  store  the  ground  floor  and  basement, 
and  has  his  stable  at  the  back,  which  is  two-story  brick,  20x32 
feet.  So  it  will  be  seen  that  with  such  commodious  premises 
he  possesses  unusual  facilities  for  his  business,  and  his  modern 
arrangements  in  the  store  enable  him  to  fulfill  orders  promptly. 
His  stock  comprises  a  large  and  well-selected  assortment  of 
stoves  and  ranges  (including  the  Garland  stoves,  for  which  he 
has  the  West  side  agency),  builders'  and  shelf  hardware,  pocket 
and  table  cutlery,  Carpenters'  and  mechanics' tools,  machinists' 
supplies,  and  an  extensive  variety  of  house-furnishing  goods 
generally.  The  store,  on  the  whole,  has  a  most  attractive  ap- 
pearance, and  indicates  at  a  glance  that  Mr.  Strauss  is  a 
thorough  master  of  his  business.  The  basement  is  devoted  to 
a  very  completely  fitted  workshop,  and  here  all  kinds  of  tin 
and  sheet  iron  work  is  executed,  but  especially  galvanized  iron 
work  for  builders,  and  in  all  branches  Mr.  Strauss  will  only 
employ  the  most  skilled  help.  Mr.  Strauss  is  a  native  of  Ger- 
many, and  during  his  long  residence  in  this  city  has  won  the 
esteem  of  his  patrons  and  in  fact  the  entire  community  and 
has  succeeded  in  building  up  a  trade  that  many  older  houses 
in  his  line  inic^ht  well  envv. 


THEs=— 

METROPOLIS  OF  THE 
^^-WEST. 


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CHAS.  E.  SIMON. 

Thougti  only  established  two  years  ago,  Mr.  Charles  E. 
Simon  has  taken  a  tirm  stand  in  the  long  line  of  general  pro- 
duce commission  merchants  in  the  city,  and  in  soliciting  further 
consignments  he  does  so  with  the  confident  pleasure  of  knowing 
that  the  prices  he  has  hitherto  been  able  to  obtain  for  his  cus- 
tomers have  in  every  case  been  higher  than  the  average  prices 
of  the  day.  lie  receives  consignments  of  vegetables  of  all 
kinds  from  the  principal  farming  sections  of  Ohio,  Indiana, 
Illinois  and  Wisconsin,  and  will  in  all  cases  make  the  fullest 
advances  on  consignments,  and  make  prompt  returns.  He 
established  himself  at  160  South  Water  street,  but  in  Feb- 
ruary, 1891,  he  moved  to  172^  on  the  same  street,  where  he 
lias  the  best  possible  accommodation  for  the  display  and  rapid 
handling  of  the  consignments  intrusted  to  his  care.  Me  em- 
ploys a  full  force  of  help,  and  keeps  a  large  double  and 
single  team,  so  that  goods  are  never  allowed  to  remain  at  the 
railroads,  but  are  instantly  transferred  on  arrival.  lie  supplies 
hotels  and  restaurants  with  vegetables,  and  can  always  find  a 
good  market  and  good  prices  for  any  quantity.  Mr.  Simon  js 
a  native  of  Chicago,  and  can  boast  of  a  very  comprehensive 
business  experience.  He  has  always  been  careful  to  adopt  the 
most  scrupulously  honorable  methods  at  any  sacrifice  to  him- 
self, and  his  continued  success  is  assured. 


KRAMER  BROS.  &  CO. 

The  constantly  increasing  demand  from  all  circles  of  the 
public  for  the  most  artistic  effects  in  the  painting  and  decora- 
tion of  interiors  has  rendered  this  branch  of  trade  of  the 
highest  importance.  A  representative  house  in  this  line  is 
that  of  Messrs.  Kramer  Bros.  &  Co.,  at  2314  Cottage  drove 
avenue.  They  take  contracts  for  the  painting,  decorating 
and  papering  of  houses,  etc.,  in  all  styles  of  the  art.  They 
are  prepared  to  furnish  elegant  paper  hangings  and  wall 
paper,  also  special  designs  to  harmonize  with  the  hangings 
and  the  style  of  the  apartment  whether  it  be  ancient  or  mod- 
ern. All  kinds  of  painting,  graining  and  calcimining  are 
embraced  in  the  business,  and  novel  interior  decorations 
whether  plastic,  carved,  painted  or  of  any  other  class.  The 
premises  occupied  are  very  commodious,  2v\ioo  feet,  consist- 
ing of  the  ground  floor  and  basement,  and  contain  a  very 
large  stock  of  all  the  newest  and  most  fashionable  paper 
hangings,  together  with  paints,  varnishes,  etc. ,  of  every  de- 
scription. '1  he  business  was  first  established  in  1884,  and 
came  into  possession  of  the  present  proprietors  in  1886.  The 
linn  require  the  constant  services  of  upward  of  twenty-live 
skilled  workmen.  Messrs.  J.  D.  and  J.  W.  Kramer  are  na- 
tives of  Pennsylvania,  and  have  resided  here  for  a  number 
of  years,  winning  the  esteem  aod  respect  of  all  classes  of  the 
community.  

CLARK  &POTTINGER. 

It  is  not  surprising  that  so  many  of  our  ablest  business  men 
devote  their  t;me  and  attention  to  the  development  of  the  real 
estate  interests  of  this  city.  Among  the  most  reliable 
of  those  thus  engaged  are  Messis.  Clark  &  Pottinger,  the 
well-known  real  estate  brokers,  whose  offices  are  in  room  2f> 
of  No.  1 16  I. a  Salle  street.  This  business  was  established  in 
1889  by  the  then  firm  of  Clute  &  Pottinger,  which  was  dis- 
solved the  following  year.  Mr.  Ed.  S.  Clark  and  George  E. 
Pottinger  at  once  formed  the  present  partnership,  and  from 
the  start  were  the  recipients  of  a  patronage  which  they  have 
since  ably  retained  and  greatly  enlarged.  The  firm  transact  a 
general  real  estate  business  in  all  its  branches,  buying,  selling, 
exchanging  and  leasing  property  in  all  parts  of  the  city.  They 
give  particular  attention  to  suburban  subdivisions  and  resi- 
dential property.  They  also  possess  unsurpassed  facilities  for 
the  prompt  negotiation  of  loans^  at  low  rates  and  on  easy 
terms.  They  undertake  the  total  management  of  estates, 
securing  tenants,  collecting  rents  and  making  all  necessary  dis- 
bursements, while  their  fees  are  always  moderate.  They  are 
highly  respected  members  of  the  business  community,  and 
their  success  is  as  gratifying  as  it  has  been  well  deserved. 


YOUNGDAHL  &  LILJA. 

An  establishment  that  never  fails  to  attract  the  attention  of 
passers-by  is  the  large  and  elegant  store  of  Voungdahl  & 
Lilja,  dealers  in  line  diamonds,  watches,  jewelry  and  silver- 
ware, at  No.  273  West  Madison  street,  corner  of  Morgan. 
The  store  is  lilted  up  with  a  costly  and  handsome  plate  glass 
front,  and  elegant  showcases  that  run  the  whole  length  of  the 
building.  A  complete  stock  of  the  finest  goods  in  all  the  lines 
carried  is  kept  on  hand  at  all  times,  and  is  tastefully  displayed 
for  the  inspection  of  patrons.  The  members  of  the  firm.  Sir. 
A.  J.  Youngdahl  and  Mr.  J.  R.  Lilja,  are  both  natives  of  Swe- 
den, but  have  resided  in  Chicago  10  and  25  years  respectively. 
They  are  both  accomplished  gentlemen  and  business  men  of 
the  brightest  order  of  ability  and  the  most  sterling  integrity. 
Mr.  Voungdahl  is  thirty  years  of  tige,  and  Mr.  I.ilja  fifty. 
They  employ  four  assistants  and  do  a  very  large  business, 
which  is  fully  merited  in  every  sense  of  the  word.  A  specialty, 
is  made  of  fine  repairing  and  diamond  setting,  and  the  very 
best  class  of  work  is  done  in  this  line.  The  business  was  es- 
tablished on  the  25th  of  March,  1889,  and  probably  no  con- 
cern of  like  character  in  the  city  has  met  with  such  marked 
success  in  so  short  a  time. 


DR.   H.  C.  WAACK. 

Dr.  H.  C.  Waack  is  a  young  dentist  who  has  a  bright  fu- 
ture before  him.  He  is  a  native  of  Germany,  but  has  been 
in  this  country  for  some  time,  having  lived  at  Quincy,  111.,  be- 
fore coming  to  Chicago.  He  is  a  graduate  of  the  American 
College  of  Dentistry  of  this  city,  where  he  completed  his 
course  with  the  highest  honors.  Personally  he  has  a  fine 
presence,  and  his  attainments  and  ability  as  a  dentist  are 
spoken  of  in  the  highest  terms  of  praise  by  his  professors  and 
by  numerous  patrons  who  have  had  opportunity  to  test  his 
work  since  he  established  himself  in  his  present  quarters,  in 
April,  1891.  His  office  is  located  in  the  Brown  building,  at 
the  northeast  corner  of  State  and  Forty-seventh  streets,  over 
C.  E.  Brown's  drygoods  store,  where  he  occupies  two  rooms 
20x30.  These  are  reached  by  one  flight  of  stairs,  and  the 
cable  cars  pass  the  door.  The  locality  is  a  good  one,  and  an 
excellent  practice  has  already  commenced  to  establish  itself. 
The  doctor  is  thoroughly  qualified  in  all  branches  of  his  pro- 
fession, as  diplomas  attest,  and  coming  fresh  from  college,  is 
thoroughly  versed  in  all  the  latest  discoveries  and  improve 
ments,  while  his  practice  there  as  a  student  was  sufficient  to 
make  him  proficient  in  their  practical  application. 


M.  A.  FOUNTAIN  &  CO. 

Modern  invention  has  contributed  greatly  to  the  improve- 
ment and  development  of  printing,  and  at  the  present  time  its 
price  has  been  so  reduced  by  labor-saving  machinery,  that 
books,  pamphlets  and  that  great  educator,  the  newspaper,  and 
indeed,  all  printed  matter  is  within  the  reach  of  all.  One  of 
the  most  complete  and  reliable  printing  establishments  in  Chi- 
cago is  that  conducted  by  Mr.  M.  A.  Fountain  (trading  as  M. 
A.  Fountain  &  Co.)  in  the  Standard  Oil  building,  No.  5 
Wabash  avenue.  This  enterprise  was  originally  established 
by  Mr.  Fountain,  at  Waterloo,  Iowa,  in  1879,  and  some  brief 
period  later  removal  was  made  to  Rockford,  111.  perma- 
nent headquarters  being  secured  in  Chicago  in  1887,  when 
Mr.  J.  E.  Reeves  became  an  interested  party  in  the  concern 
and  the  present  firm  style  was  adopted.  In  1889  Mr.  Reeves 
retired,  and  Mr.  Fountain  has  since  conducted  the  house  alone 
retaining  the  original  trading  title  of  M.  A.  Fountain  &  Co. 
The  premises  occupied  comprise  a  portion  of  the  fifth  floor  of 
the  Standard  Oil  building,  fully  equipped  with  all  kinds  of  the 
latest  improved  machinery,  the  motive  power  for  five  printing 
presses  being  furnished  by  electricity,  and  constant  employment 
being  provided  a  force  of  thirteen  skilled  and  experienced 
operatives.  Every  description  of  printing  is  here  executed,  from 
a  business  card  to  a  book  of  any  dimensions,  a  specialty  being 
made  of  fine  commercial  work,  while  Mr.  Fountain's  prices  will 
be  found  to  be  reasonable  in  the  extreme,  i 


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METROPOLIS  OF  THE 


F.  ZABEL. 

A  great  convenience  in  any  locality  is  a  clean  and  well-con- 
ducted meat  market,  which  permits  householders  to  get 
their  meats  in  just  the  quantity  desired  and  to  at  all  times  have 
it  fresh.  There  is  no  better  establishment  in  the  city  of  this 
kind  than  that  of  Mr.  F.  Zabel,  dealer  in  fresh, salt  and  smoked 
meats,  poultry,  sausages,  lard,  etc.,  at  No.  230  Larrabee 


•street,  at  the  corner  of  Vedder  street.  Mr.  Zabel  established 
his  business  at  the  same  location  six  years  ago,  and  occupies 
the  handsome  corner  room  in  the  elegant  corner  block,  30x50 
feet  in  size,  which  is  neatly  and  conveniently  fitted  in  light  and 
dark  woods,  counters,  shelving  and  wainscoting,  and  which 
contains  an  immense  ice  cooler  that  will  hold  five  tons  of 
meat.  Mr.  Zabel  employs  three  assistants,  has  a  delivery 
team  to  attend  to  his  rapidly  increasing  trade,  and  carries  the 
freshest  and  nicest  stock  of  all  kinds  of  meats  at  all  times.  Mr. 
Zabel  was  born  in  Germany  and  has  resided  in  Chicago  for  the 
past  seventeen  years,  where  he  has  made  many  friends. 

S.  KRAUSZ. 

In  no  department  of  the  fine  arts  has  there  been  such  marked 
improvement  made  within  the  past  quarter  century  as  in  pho- 
tography, and  the  exquisite  productions  of  the  modern  exponent 
present  a  strong  contrast  to  the  crude  pictures  and  likenesses 
of  an  earlier  period.  A  leading  and  representative  establish- 
ment in  this  section  of  the  Western  metropolis  is  that  so  ably 
presided  over  by  Mr.  S.  Krausz  at  No.  2930  Cottage  Grove 
avenue.  After  years  of  study  in  the  principal  art  centers  of 
Europe,  Mr.  Krausz  settled  in  Chicago  in  1883,  here  opening 
his  studio  and  meeting  with  a  success  simply  commensurate 
with  the  energy  and  ability  he  lias  since  exhibited  in  its  man- 
agement. The  premises  occupied  comprise  a  commodious 
ground  floor,  30x100  feet  in  dimensions,  with  finishing  de- 
partment on  the  upper  floor,  the  whole  replete  with  every 
modern  convenience  and  appliance  known  to  photography  and 
having  a  bearing  on  the  reproduction  of  perfect  portraiture. 
Every  branch  of  the  art  is  here  prosecuted,  including  enlarge- 
ments in  oils,  water  colors,  pastels,  crayons,  etc.,  and  the  skill 
and  taste  displayed  in  these  productions,  coupled  with  the  fair 
and  equitable  dealing  of  the  establishment,  have  given  it  a  pop- 
ularity from  which  accrues  a  large,  extensive  and  most  desira- 
ble patronage.  Mr.  Krausz  is  the  only  photographer  who  has 
made  a  specialty  of  presenting  to  the  public  photographic 
specimens  of  the  many  nationalities  to  be  found  in  Chicago,  and 
his  ''character  studies,"  upon  which  he  has  spent  much  time 
and  money,  are  well  worthy  of  careful  attention.  As  before 
hinted,  Mr  Krausz  is  a  native  of  Hungary,  a  graduate  of  the 
celebrated  Academy  of  Munich,  and  a  thoroughly  skilled  ex- 
ponent of  photography  in  all  its  branches. 


H.   M.  TINDALL. 

There  is  no  more  popular  place  of  business  in  the'city  than 
than  the  fish  and  canned  goods,  butter,  cheese  and  egg  store  of 
Mr.  H.  M.  Tindall  of  No.  114  N.  Wells  street.  The  busi- 
ness was  established  three  years  ago,  and  has  proved  a  success 
ever  since  the  present  proprietor  assumed  the  management. 
He  deals  in  fresh,  salt  and  smoked  fish,  fancy  delicacies,  im- 
ported and  domestic  canned  goods,  preserves,  jellies,  butter, 
eggs  and  cheese  of  every  description,  and  makes  it  a  principle 
to  deal  in  nothing  but  strictly  first  class  goods  in  his  various 
lines.  His  store  is  handsomely  and  conveniently  fitted  for  the 
management  of  his  business,  and  on  the  counters  and  shelves  is 
as  fine  an  array  of  goods  as  can  be  seen  in  any  house  in  the 
city.  Mr.  Tindall  has  greatly  improved  the  business  and  now 
commands  a  splendid  trade,  not  only  on  the  North  side,  but  in 
all  parts  of  the  city,  where  buyers  look  for  an  excellent  quality 
of  his  line  of  goods.  He  was  born  in  Sodus,  N.  Y.,  is  yet  a 
young  man,  and  has  resided  a  number  of  years  in  Chicago, 
where  he  has  gained  a  practical  experience  in  his  line.  The  spe- 
cialties handled  are  oysters,  fresh  lake  and  sea  fish  in  season, 
pickles,  sauces  and  condiments. 


HUBERT  THE  TAILOR. 

This  work  would  be  incomplete  were  mention  not  made  of 
the  popular  and  extensive  tailoring  business  of  Mr.  Hubert 
Altenhofen,  who  is  so  well-known  to  the  leading  merchants, 
business  men  and  gentlemen  generally  of  the  North  side.  The 
business  is  most  popularly  known  as  that  of  "Hubert  the 
Tailor, "and  has  been  conducted  for  the  past  six  years  at  the 
junction  of  Clybourn  avenue  and  Halsted  street.  Here  Mr. 
Altenhofen  occupies  the  ground  floor  of  the  magnificent,  orna- 
me'ntal  building  having  a  frontage  on  both  streets  and  facing 
the  intersection.  It  has  a  frontage  on  Clybourn  avenue  of 
seventy-five  feet  and  the  same  on  Halsted  street.  The  store 
has  magnificent  plate-glass  fronts,  and  the  windows  are  always 
attractively  arranged  with  the  latest  novelties  in  suitings.  An 
immense  stock  is  carried,  consisting  of  the  finest  imported  and 
domestic  tailoring  supplies,  woolens,  cloths,  worsteds,  cheviots, 
tweeds,  serges,  flannels,  cassimeres  and  vestings.  Everything 
is  selected  especially  to  meet  the  demands  of  the  excellent 
patronage  enjoyed  by  this  house,  and  all  goods  are  purchased 
by  Mr.  Altenhofen  personally,  who  brings  long  experience  and 
great  practical  skill  to  bear.  The  proprietor  of  this  establish- 
ment caters  to  the  finest  patronage  of  the  city,  and  has  the 
most  fastidious  and  stylish  customers  of  the  city  as  patrons. 
He  employs  thirty-live  skilled  workmen,  and  guarantees  entire 
satisfaction.  Mr.  Altenhofen  was  born  in  Germany  and  came 
to  Chicago  ten  years  ago.  He  is  a  popular  member  of  the 
Knights  of  Pythias,  I.  O.  Foresters  and  Iron  Hall,  and  is  a 
progressive  business  man  who  is  held  in  high  esteem  by  all  who 
know  him 

NIC  KRONENBURGER. 

The  magnificent  stores,  offices  and  public  buildings  of 
this  city  speak  volumes  for  the  skill  and  ability  of  the  architects 
who  have  made  Chicago  the  most  beautiful  of  America's  leading 
cities.  An  architect  of  skill  and  decided  ability, who  has  given  his 
life  to  his  profession,  is  Mr.  Nic  Kronenburger,  who  is  located 
at  the  Northwest  corner  of  Chicago  avenue  and  Clark  street, 
rooms  16,  17,  18.  Mr.  Kronenburger  is  a  native  of  Germany, 
and  came  to  Chicago  nine  years  ago.  He  is  a  graduate  of  a 
German  school  of  architecture  and  has  spent  his  life  in  the 
study  of  his  profession.  He  is  a  careful  and  competent  de- 
signer, giving  the  closest  attention  to  the  minutest  details; 
and  yet  his  conceptions  are  often  bold  and  novel.  He  has  made 
a  special  study  of  residence  architecture  and  has  planned  some 
of  the  finest  houses  in  the  city.  He  employs  three  competent 
draughtsmen  and  has  a  liberal  patronage,  which  increases  stead- 
ily. Mr.  Kronenburger  has  many  friends  who  hold  him  in 
high  esteem,  and  regard  him  as  a  genius  and  artist  of  the 
greatest  ability.  In  all  his  plans  he  aims  at  securing  the 
maximum  of  convenience  in  the  minimum  of  space,  and  gives 
the  closest  attention  to  the  interests  of  his  patrons. 


METROPOLIS  OF  THE 


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H.  P.  STIMSON. 

Mr.  II.  P.  Stimson,  the  proprietor  of  the  Boyd  Patent  Hoist- 
ing Machine  and  Mason  Material  Elevator,  represents  the 
feature  of  the  world's  industrial  progress,  so'  marked  during 
the  present  century,  of  substituting  machinery  for  unskilled 
iabor,  and  which  is  ultimately  destined  to  become  universal  in  its 
application.  The  lioyd  Patent  Hoisting  Machine  and  Mason 
Material  Elevator,  as  its  name  shows,  is  a  machine  for  the  pur- 
pose of  carrying  material  to  the  tops  of  buildings,  releasing  the 
"tender"  or  bricklayers'  laborer  from  the  unmitigated  drudgery 
of  hod  carrying,  and  thus  giving  a  chance  to  use  a  man  as  a 
thinking  machine  rather  than  as  a  mere  beast  of  burden.  Mr. 
Stimson  was  for  four  years  manager  for  Mr.  James  Boyd, 
who  established  the  business  six  years  ago.  In  1889,  Mr. 
Stimson  purchased  the  business,  and  has  since  continued  it. 
The  hoisting  machines  are  made  by  the  American  Manufact- 
uring Company  of  Minnesota.  Among  the  companies  and 
parties  handling  the  machines,  are  the  Philadelphia  Bridge 
Company,  George  A.  Fuller  &  Co  ,  Chicago.  Geo.  C. 
Pressing,  Herrman  Bossier,  E.  Ernshaw  &  Co. ,  Amgress  & 
Cindle,  W.  A.  &  A.  E.  Wells,  storehouse,  Lake  and  Robey 
streets — all  in  Chicago.  The  hoisting  machines  are  chiefly 
rented  for  the  season  in  Chicago  and  v'cinity,  but  sold  out- 
right to  outside  parties.  There  are  over  sixty  in  use  in  the 
•city.  Mr  H.  P.  Stimson,  the  proprietor,  is  a  native  of 
Watertown,  New  York.  He  was  raised  in  Syracuse,  in  the 
same  state,  and  came  to  Chicago  twelve  years  ago.  He  is 
a  member  of  the  G.  A.  R.,  having  served  in  the  l85th  N.  Y. 
Vols.  during  the  war,  and  had  the  misfortune  of  being  five 
times  made  a  prisoner  and  three  times  wounded.  He  is  a 
member  of  the  Builders'  and  Traders'  Exchange,  having  box 
479.  Office  telephone  No.  is  2800;  residence  telephone  No. 
is  7058.  Mr.  Stimson's  office  is  in  room  7,  159  and  161  La 
Salic,  and  his  house  is  at  183  Walnut  street. 


THE   NATIONAL   LINSEED  OIL  CO. 

The  National  Linseed  Oil  Company  was  organized  in  Jan- 
xiary,  1887,  with  a  paid-up  capital  of  $18,000,000.  This  is 
the  largest  syndicate  in  the  world.  It  has  special  facilities, 
the  most  widespread,  influential  connections,  and  the  most 
complete  manufacturing  system  in  existence.  It  owns  and 
operates  fifty  linseed  oil  mills  in  various  sections  of  the 
United  States,  with  storage  tanks  in  convenient  localities  for 
direct  transportation.  The  company's  mills  are  fully  equipped 
with  the  latest  improved  machinery  and  appliances,  and  in 
them  are  manufactured  the  purest  and  finest  grade  of  linseed 
oil  known  to  the  trade.  It  is  the  staple  everywhere,  and  the 
consumption  is  enormous.  The  company  annually  exports 
thousands  of  tons  of  oil  cake  to  Europe,  and  in  every  way 
greatly  conduces  to  the  better  filling  of  orders,  maintaining  a 
higher  standard  of  excellence  and  securing  the  lowest  possible 
range  of  prices  to  the  consumer.  Thus  the  company  is  a 
public  benefactor.  It  has  wisely  chosen  Chicago  as  its  head- 
quarters, and  here  it  has  offices  in  rooms  955  to  975  in  the 
Rookery  building.  The  president  of  the  company,  Mr.  Alex- 
ander Huston,  is  a  prominent  linseed  oil  manufacturer  of  St. 
Louis,  and  an  influential  resident  of  that  city.  Mr.  T.  G.  Mc- 
Culloch,  the  secretary  and  treasurer,  is  personally  in  charge  of 
the  executive  offices  here.  The  company  is  noted  for  its  sound 
and  equitable  policy,  and  for  the  uniform  excellence  of  its 
product. 

A.    M.  WILSON. 

The  furniture  establishment  of  Andrew  M.  Wilson,  at  Xos. 
65  and  67  Thirty-first  street,  corner  of  Rhodes  avenue, 
occupies  the  ground  floor  and  basement  of  the  building, 
50x125  feet.  A  full  line  of  tine  furniture,  carpets,  stoves, 
crockery,  etc.,  is  carried  on,  and  a  specialty  is  made  of  com- 
plete house  furnishing.  The  establishment  was  opened  Janu- 
ary I,  1891,  but  the  proprietor,  though  a  young  man,  has 
been  raised  in  the  business,  having,  been  formerly  connected 
with  Wilson  Brothers,  823  Broadway,  New  York.  A  retail 
business  only  is  done,  but  a  large  stock  is  carried,  embracing 


all  that  is  new  and  attractive  in  the  several  lines.  Fine 
upholstered  furniture  of  new  and  elegant  designs  is  manu- 
factured to  order.  Mr.  Wilson  was  born  and  raised  in 
Chicago,  and  added  to  his  experience  in  the  business  he  has 
all  the  push  and  vim  for  which  Chicago  young  men  are  noted. 
He  has  built  up  a  large  patronage  already,  in  the  few  months 
since  he  began  business.  He  is  prepared  to  furnish  his 
patrons  with  the  very  best  of  household  goods  of  all 
descriptions,  and  enjoys  advantages  that  enable  him  to  do  so 
at  the  lowest  prices. 

DR.  A.  FAHNESTOCK. 

Perhaps  no  public  servant  deserves  more  grateful  recogni- 
tion at  our  hands  than  a  dentist.  The  practice  of  Dr.  Fahnestock 
is  one  of  the  oldest  established  in  the  city,  having  been  estab- 
lished at  the  present  offices,  1802  State  street,  since  1865  by 
Dr.  Kahnestock,  but  for  some  time  he  has  had  as  a  partner,  Dr. 
David  J.  Smith,  D.  D.  S.,  who  is  a  very  skillful  operator,  and 
holds  his  diploma  as  a  licentiate  of  the  Ontario  Royal  College 
of  Dental  Surgeons,  where  he  graduated  with  high  honors. 
The  offices  at  1802  State  street,  have  operating  rooms  both 
back  and  front  with  elegantly  furnished  reception  rooms, 
the  whole  dimensions  of  the  floor  being  about  80x254 
feet.  Dr.  Fahnestock  is  a  native  of  Pennsylvania,  and  has  seen 
nearly  threescore  years  of  service.  He  served  an  honorable 
career  through  the  war,  and  was  captain  of  his  company.  Dr. 
Smith  is  a  native  of  Kingston,  Ont  ,  and  has  been  in  Chicago 
for  ten  years.  He  is  somewhat  the  junior  of  his  partner,  but 
equally  skilful.  He  is  a  faithful  adherent  of  the  Free  Masons 
The  firm  does  all  kinds  of  dental  work,  and  gives  special 
attention  to  the  preservation  of  the  natural  teeth.  Drs.  Fahne- 
stock &  Smith  control  a  large  practice,  and  number  among  their 
patients  some  of  the  most  influential  citizens  of  Chicago. 


SAMUEL  R.  EMMETT. 

Among  the  more  recently  established,  yet  none  the  less  pro- 
gressive and  proficient,  job  printers  in  his  section  of  the  city, 
ranks  Mr.  Samuel  R.  Emmett.of  No.  73  Thirty-seventh  street. 
This  enterprise  was  established  in  May,  1890,  by  Mr.,  Will 
McCormack,  the  present  proprietor  succeeding  him  during 
the  current  year.  The  premises  occupied  comprise  a  com- 
modious ground  floor,  equipped  with  three  improved  presses, 
a  full  supply  of  types,  borders  and  kindred  accessories,  em- 
ployment being  provided  for  a  force  of  from  six  to  eight 
skilled  journeymen.  Mr.  Emmett  is  prepared  to  execute  all 
kinds  of  composition  and  press  work,  but  makes  a  specialty 
of  fine  jobbing  nnd  newspaper  printing,  having  every  facility 
for  the  production  of  work  of  the  most  artistic  and  intricate 
character.  He  prints  the  South  Side  World  and  Ifyde  Park 
Times,  and  enjoys  a  liberal  patronage  of  a  general  character, 
which  is  daily  increasing  in  volume  and  value.  Mr.  Emmett 
is  a  native  of  Ohio,  a  young,  energetic  business  man,  and 
a  thorough  master  of  his  craft  in  all  its  branches  and  has 
made  a  name  and  standing  in  the  trade. 


BRADBROOK'S  ICE  CREAM  PARLORS. 

Bakers  have  always  been  noted  for  making  the  choicest  ice 
cream,  and  if  the  article  manufactured  by  Mr.  Charles  Brad 
brook,  at  No.  2957  Wallace  street,  is  to  be  considered  a  crite- 
rion, popular  opinion  is  correct  in  this  matter.  Mr.  Brad- 
brook's  establishment  occupies  the  ground  floor,  20x40.  of  a 
two-story  brick  building.  The  ice  cream  parlor  is  very  ele- 
gantly furnished  and  fitted  up,  and  genuine  lace  curtains 
drape  the  entrance,  which  is  through  the  store,  in  front.  A 
fine  line  of  confectionery  and  of  cigars  and  tobacco  is  also 
carried.  Two  assistants  are  employed.  Mr.  Bradbrook  is  a 
native  of  England  and  came  to  Chicago  in  1890.  Early  in 
1891  he  opened  his  present  establishment,  and  has  been  suc- 
cessful from  the  start.  He  is  also  the  proprietor  of  a  tin- 
smithing  and  repairing  shop  which  is  attached  to  the  other 
establishment,  and  does  the  best  class  of  work  at  the  most 
reasonable  prices  and  on  the  shortest  notice. 


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KEMPER  BROS. 

The  wholesale  fruit  and  produce  interest  constitutes  a  very 
substantial  and  important  factor  in  the  trade  and  commerce  of 
this  city.  The  business  is  ably  represented  by  the  Messrs. 
Kemper  Bros. ,  who,  as  buyers  and  shippers  of  foreign  and 
domestic  fruits,  vegetables,  etc.,  control  a  widespread  trade. 
The  co-partners,  E.  H.  and  R.  G.  Kemper,  are  young  men, 
natives  of  this  city.  Their  parents'are  old  settlers  of  Chicago, 
coming  here  in  1837,  and  always  residing  here.  Their 
business  has  been  established  since  1086,  and  in  that  time  they 
have  founded  a  first  class  business  connection  with  importers 
in  the  seaboard  cities  and  producers  throughout  the  country, 
and  are  well  prepared  and  equipped  to  fill  orders  from  jobbers 
and  the  trade  generally.  While  the  firm's  operations  extend 
throughout  the  east,  south  and  west,  they  are  doing  an 
immense  business  in  the  northwest,  to  which  section,  when  in 
season,  they  make  heavy  shipments  of  the  choicest  and  best 
fruits  and  vegetables  to  be  obtained  on  the  market.  The 
Messrs.  Kemper's  reputation  as  business  men  is  unquestioned, 
and  is  one  not  only  indorsed  but  highly  recommended  by  all 
having  dealings  with  them.  Their  establishment  is  at  No.  144 
South  Water  street. 

S.  C.   LOOMIS  &  CO. 

Among  the  leading  exponents  of  artistic  photography  is  the 
tirm  of  S.  C.  Loomis  &  Co.  These  gentlemen  have  brought  to 
bear  upon  this  enterprise  extended  experience,  wide  acquaint- 
ance and  undisputed  ability,  Their  handsomely  fitted  gallery 
is  located  at  No.  2867  Archer  avenue,  and  is  most  complete  in  all 
its  furnishings,  from  the  dark  room  for  developing  the  plates 
to  the  magnificent  waiting  rooms  with  their  excellent  art 
collection,  beautiful  carpets,  luxurious  couches  and  oak 
fittings.  This  business  was  established  in  1888  by  the 
,.  present  proprietors,  and  has  a  deservedly  large  patronage, 
The  senior  member  of  the  firm  is  Mr.  Samuel  C.  Loomis,  a 
native  of  Illinois,  and  for  the  past  nine  years  a  resident  of 
Chicago  A  good  photograph  is  not  the  result  of  a  purely 
mechanical  operation,  but  is  the  combination  of  chemical 
knowledge  and  artistic  skill.  The  large  trade  of  this  firm 
shows  the  high  appreciation  in  which  its  members  are  held  in 
the-city,  and  their  honorable  and  prompt  business  methods, 
together  with  their  undisputed  skill,  have  secured,  for  them 
the  esteem  and  confidence  of  all  who  know  them.  Noticeable 
among  the  many  branches  :n  which  Ix>omis  £  Co.  excel  is 
that  of  photographing  children,  and  this  most  difficult  task  is 
by  them  executed  in  the  finest  and  most  satisfactory  manner. 


R.  C.  RADTKE. 

This  gentleman,  although  still  a  young  man,  has  been 
prominently  identified  with  the  wholesale  fruit  and  produce 
commission  business  in  this  city  for  over  twelve  years,  and  in 
that  time  his  record  has  been  of  the  highest.  He  is  a  native 
of  Wisconsin,  removing  to  this  city  in  1879,  when  but  twenty- 
one  years  of  age.  The  two  succeeding  years  he  was  in  the 
employment  of  Mr.G.  H.  Nieman,  in  the  same  line,  as  a  sales- 
man, and  there  acquired  a  thorough  knowledge  of  the  business 
in  all  its  details.  In  1881  he  embarked  in  his  present  enter- 
prise, and  in  the  ten  years  that  have  since  intervened,  while 
handling  tons  of  products  as  the  intermediary  between  the 
producer  and  the  trade,  he  has  shown  the  best  results  for  his 
customers  at  both  endsof  the  line,  establishing  on  a  sure  founda- 
tion a  most  enviable  reputation  for  business  ability  of  a  high 
order  and  strict  commercial  integrity.  The  premises  occupied 
by  him  comprise  the  ground  floor  and  basement  of  a  building 
located  at  No.  180  South  Water  street,  and  having  an  area  of 
20x50  feet,  giving  him  a  fine  chance  to  display  the  varied 
products  which  he  handles,  comprising  all  kinds  of  foreign  and 
domestic  fruits,  vegetables,  etc  He  is  in  daily  receipt  of 
heavy  consignments  from  southern  and  western  points.  He 
makes  liberal  advances  on  consignments,  when  it  is  so  desired, 
immediately  accounts  forall  sales,  and  promptly  makes  returns. 
His  trade  is  exclusively  wholesale,  and  is  mainly  local.  Three 
assistants  and  one  delivery  wagon  are  employed. 


RAMSEY  &    LOWE. 

The  transactions  of  the  commission  business  are  conducted 
upon  an  enormous  scale,  and  engage  the  attention  of  some  of 
our  most  active,  enterprising  business  men,  among  whom  is  Mr. 
George  V.  Ramsey  and  Mr.  Adolph  Lowe,  who.  under  the 
style  of  Ramsey  &  I. owe,  located  at  272  South  Water  street, 
are  doing  a  splendid  business.  As  commission  merchants, 
they  handle  and  deal  in  choice  butter  and  cheese  from  the 
dairies  and  creameries,  fresh  eggs,  poultry,  veal,  potatoes, 
apples,  and,  when  in  season,  game,  dressed  hogs,  etc., 
also  seeds,  hides,  pelts,  tallow,  etc.  Messrs.  Ramsey  &  Lowe's 
business  connections,  which  are  of  a  most  substantial  and 
gratifying  character,  extend  to  all  parts  of  the  west  and 
throughout  the  adjoining  states,  and  a  brisk  trade  is  carried  on. 
Unsurpassed  facilities  are  possessed  by  the  firm  for  conducting 
large  operations,  and  ample  accommodations  are  provided  for 
storage  purposes  for  the  preservation  of  perishable  articles. 
Mr.  Ramsey  is  from  New  Jersey  originally,  and  Mr.  Lowe 
from  Wisconsin.  They  are  well  known  in  commercial  circles, 
and  enjoy  the  esteem  and  unbounded  confidence  of  all  having 
dealings  with  their  house.  They  are  prompt  and  correct  in 
rendering  accounts  of  sales  to  shippers,  and  devote  their 
entire  attention  to  the  interests  of  all  intrusting  consignments 
to  their  care. 

H.   C.  WILEY. 

In  the  neat  and  nicely-arranged  store  building,  No.  0803 
South  Halsted  street.  Mr.  II  C.  Wiley  has  established  a  first- 
class  ice  cream,  fruit,  confectionery,  stationery  and  news 
stand.  Mr.  Wiley  is  a  native  of  New  York,  and  has  only 
resided  in  Chicago  for  the  past  four  years,  but  has  established 
at  the  place  mentioned,  a  good  business  with  a  liberal  patron- 
age. A  complete  assortment  of  foreign  and  domestic  fruits  is 
always  kept  in  season,  and  sold  at  prices  as  moderate  as  their 
excellence  will  allow.  In  addition  to  these,  there  may  always 
be  found  a  complete  assortment  of  pecans,  walnuts,  almonds, 
butternuts,  and  such  other  luxuries  as  are  usually  found  in  the 
best  stores  of  this  character.  Mr.  Wiley  gives  especial  attention 
to  supplying  his  customers  with  ice  cream,  selling  only  the 
best  that  cm  be  made,  in  all  flavors,  and  serving  it,  together 
with  the  most  delicious  soda,  at  his  establishment.  Everything 
handled  by  Mr.  Wiley  is  first  class  in  every  respect.  The 
very  complete  stock  of  confections  is  particularly  attractive, 
while  the  supplies  of  stationery  are  all  that  can  be  desired  for 
home,  office  or  school  needs.  Mr.  Wiley  is  an  authorized 
agent  for  the  ''Morning  News,"  and  orders  left  with  him  are 
sure  of  prompt  delivery.  The  proprietor  of  this  establishment 
is  to  be  congratulated  upon  his  success,  and  it  is  to  be  hoped 
his  business  may  continue  to  increase,  as  it  certainly  must 
when  every  attention  is  given  to  caring  for  the  needs  and 
meeting  the  wishes  of  patrons. 


W.  E.  SCHOFIELD. 

One  of  the  most  reliable  among  the  representative  real  estate 
dealers  in  this  city  is  Mr.  W.  E.  Schofield,  a  gentleman  of 
sagacity,  sound  judgment  and  business  ability  of  a  high  order. 
The  business  Mr.  Schofield  is  now  conducting  with  such 
marked  success  was  originally  established  by  J.  S.  Robinson 
&Co.,  and  continued  until  iSSS.  when  he  became  a  partner. 
In  May,  1891,  the  firm  was  dissolved.  Since  then  Mr.  Scho- 
field has  conducted  operations  onhisown  account.  Heis  doing 
a  general  real  estate  business,  buying,  selling  and  exchanging 
city  and  suburban  vacant  and  improved  property,  negotiating 
mortgages  and  procuring  loans  on  first  class  securities,  placing 
investments  judiciously,  leasing  houses  and  lands,  collecting 
rents  and  interest,  taking  charge  of  and  managing  estates  for 
resident  and  non-resident  owners.  He  makes  repairs,  secures 
good  permanent  tenants  and  attends  to  all  matters  that  legi- 
timately belong  to  the  business,  lie  is  a  gentleman  in  whom 
the  most  implicit  confidence  may  be  placed.  He  is  a  native  of 
Michigan,  but  for  the  past  seven  years  has  resided  in  this 
city.  For  a  long  time  the  business  was  canied  on  at  161  La 
Salle  street,  and  two  years  ago  removed  to  the  very  desirable 
office  now  occupied,  suite  614,  in  the  Tacoma  building. 


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ECKSTEIN  BROS. 

The  name  of  "Eckstein"  has  justly  attained  a  widespread 
local  celebrity  in  connection  with  the  famous  "  Ermine" 
Washing  Compound,  which  has,  solely  upon  its  merits, 
come  into  universal  consumption,  and  since  its  introduction 
to  the  public  has  never  had  a  competitor  worthy  of  the  name. 


It  stands  alone  to-day  as  the  "Wonder  of  the  Age"  in  its  line, 
the  best  that  talent  and  capital  can  produce,  and  the  only 
one  that  ever  maintains  its  original  standard  of  excellence. 
The  business  of  its  manufacture  was  established  by  its 
present  proprietors,  Messrs.  William,  Herrman  and  Christ- 
opher Eckstein  in  1876,  and  it  has  steadily  developed  in 
volume,  until  now  it  has  attained  proportions  of  the  greatest 
magnitude.  The  office  and  salesroom  of  the  concern  are 
eligibly  located  at  No.  849  S.  Halsted  street,  and  comprise 
a  commodious  ground  floor,  25x75  feet  in  dimensions,  giving 
ample  accommodation  for  the  manipulation  and  display  of  a 
large  sample  stock, and  the  general  advantageous  prosecution 
of  the  business.  "Ermine"  is  purely  and  simply  aclothes  and 
labor  saving  washing  compound,  and  may  be  used  in  such 
capacity  upon  the  most  delicate  fabric  without  injury  to  the 
same,  and  is  yet  equally  as  efficacious  as  a  dirt  remover  in 
all  the  rougher  branches  of  scrubbing  and  housecleaning. 
Messrs.  Eckstein,  the  sole  manufacturers  of  "Ermine,"  are 
natives  of  Wisconsin,  known  far  and  wide  for  their  honor- 
able methods  and  sterling  integrity,  and  well  merit  the  large 
measure  of  success  which  has  attended  their  exertions  in  this 
department  of  industrial  activity. 


R.  E.  RHODE. 

Mr.  R.  E.  Rhode,  the  well-known  druggist  and  pharmacist 
of  No.  504  N.  Clark  street,  corner  of  Goethe  street,  took 
possession  of  his  business  in  1883  (though  it  had  been  estab- 
lished since  1874),  and  has  developed  an  influential  and 
extensive  patronage,  not  only  with  the  general  public,  but  also 
with  the  medical  profession  at  large  and  with  whom  no  house 
stands  in  better  favor.  His  store  is  the  handsomest  on  the 
North  side,  being  elegantly  fitted  up  with  oak  fixtures  and 
handsome  druggists'  bottles,  etc  The  various  departments 
are  under  the  personal  supervision  of  the  experienced  proprie- 
tor, and  the  stock  displayed  embraces  the  purest  drugs  and 
chemicals,  standard  family  medicines,  essences  and  extracts, 
surgical  appliances,  perfumery,  toilet  articles  and  druggists' 
sundries  generally  The  goods  are  selected  with  special  refer- 
ence to  their  strength  and  freshness.  The  patronage,  while 
always  influential  and  of  the  best,  has  had  a  continuous  steady 
growth,  and  in  consequence  of  the  ever  increasing  demand  for 
liis  goods,  Mr.  Rhode  found  it  incumbent  upon  him  to  have 
more  room  for  his  business,  and  he  opened  at  No.  566  N. 
Clark  street  a  pharmaceutical  laboratory,  equipped  with  the 
best  appliances  and  apparatus  known  to  the  profession,  where 
he  compounds  all  of  his  finest  chemical  and  pharmaceutical 
preparations.  Mr.  Rhode  is  a  native  of  Germany  and  has 
been  in  Chicago  for  sixteen  years.  He  is  a  graduate  of  the 
Chicago  College  of  Pharmacy,  a  licensed  druggist  of  the  State 
of  Illinois,  and  a  member  of  the  American  Pharmaceutical 
Association.  He  is  held  in  high  esteem  generally  in  the  city. 
He  prepares  a  number  of  pharmaceutical  specialties  and  toilet 
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requisites  of  high  merit;  and  also  supplies  pure  vaccine  virus, 
kumyss,  eau  de  quinine,  a  superior  hair  tonic  and  many 
elixirs  of  rare  qualities. 

COWLEY.  YATES  &  CO. 

The  metropolis  of  theWest  is  the  great  headquarters  of  the 
trade  in  every  kind  of  goods  and  second  to  no  other  city  in 
the  Union  in  enterprise,  business,  push,  vim  and  dash,  and 
her  merchants  are  all  live,  wide-awake,  sagacious  and  ever 
ready  to  attract  buyers  by  offering  the  best  inducements. 
Among  those  quite  conspicuous  as  importers  and  jobbers  in 
fine  cigars  in  the  city  is  the  firm  of  Cowley,  Yates  &  Co., 
whose  office  and  salesroom  are  at  2  and  4  \Vabash  avenue. 
IVr.  Joe  W.  Cowley  and  Mr.  Ralph  T.  Yates,  the  active  co- 
partners, although  young  men. have  had  quite  an  extended  ex- 
perience in  the  trade,  and  are  well  and  favorably  known  to 
dealers  in  all  the  commercial  centers  in  the  West  and  North- 
west, having  for  sometime  previous  to  embarking  in  their 
present  enterprise  traveled  "on  the  road"  as  salesmen  for  L. 
Z.  Farwell  of  Freeport,  III.  They  have  been  associated  and 
established  in  their  present  location  since  1889,  and  formed 
first-class  business  connections  and  built  up  a  trade  which 
keeps  growing  and  increasing  with  each  succeeding  year. 
They  are  straightforward  and  upright  in  their  dealings  and 
assiduous  in  their  attentions  to  the  trade,  and  can  always 
recommend  and  guarantee  all  goods  they  handle  and  sell. 
They  carry  a  full  stock  of  all  the  leading  and  most  popular 
brands  of  fine  Havana  goods, and  are  the  representative  agents 
for  such  well  known  reputable  manufacturers  as  Seidenberg  & 
Co.,  Geo.  P.  Lies  &  Co.  and  Bondy  &  Lederer  of  the  city 
of  New  York,  and  many  others  of  like  character  and  standing. 
The  firm  can  always  name  the  very  lowest  prices,  and  their 
goods  will  be  found  of  a  uniform  quality  and  unrivaled  ex- 
cellence. Mr.  Cowley  is  from  Massachusetts  originally,  and 
has  been  in  the  West  many  years,  while  Mr.  Yates  is  a 
native  of  Freeport,  this  state.  They  are  public  spirited  busi- 
ness men  of  unquestioned  reputation,  and  take  an  active 
interest  in  promoting  every  enterprise  that  has  for  its  object 
the  welfare  of  the  community. 


E.  J.  W.  FOSS. 

The  growth  and  development  of  photography  are  among 
the  most  striking  results  of  this  century's  progress.  A  per- 
fection of  result  has  been  attained  which  marks  the  highest 
type  of  artistic  development,  yet  scarcely  has  an  admiring 
public  ceased  to  wonder  at  the  latest  improvement  than  a 
fresh  one  is  thrust  upon  their  view.  Photography  has  in 
truth  become  one  of  the  fine  arts,  and  the  successful  pho- 
tographer must  needs  be  an  artist  in  the  truest  sense  of  the 
word.  Chicago  has  photographers  who  will  compare  with 
those  in  any  part  of  the  world,  and  among  them  none  ranks 
higher,  in  either  the  esteem  of  the  general  public,  or  of  his 
professional  associates,  than  Mr.  E.  J.  W.  Foss,  whose  hand- 
somely appointed  studio  is  conveniently  located  at  No.  302 
Milwaukee  avenue.  Mr.  Foss  is  a  native  of  Denmark  and 
has  been  a  resident  of  Chicago  for  the  past  ten  years.  This 
business  was  established  sixteen  years  ago  and  has  from  the 
start  occupied  a  foremost  rank.  Always  abreast  of  the  march 
of  development,  Mr.  Foss  is  constantly  adopting  new  devices 
for  producing  superior  work.  His  establishment  is  one  of 
the  best  in  the  city,  with  the  most  admirable  facilities  for 
business.  His  studio  is  on  the  ground  floor,  thereby  avoid- 
ing the  necessity  of  climbing  stairs,  and  his  parlor,  reception 
room  and  office  are  very  tasteful  and  pleasing  in  their  fur- 
nishings. In  the  operating  room  are  in  use  all  the  latest 
appliances  and  devices  known  to  the  art,  including  the  best 
of  light,  accessories,  plain  and  landscape,  and  other  pro- 
perties for  back  grounds  and  effects.  Photography  in  all  its 
branches  is  here  executed,  Mr.  Foss  producing  in  all  his 
work  the  best  and  most  beautiful  effects.  Pictures  are  taken 
by  the  new  instantaneous  and  flash  process,  and  patrons  are 
thus  enabled  to  secure  accurate  and  perfect  portraits.  Three 
first-class  artists  assist  him,  and  his  prices  are  extremely  low. 


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METROPOLIS  OF  THE 


G.  W.   MAERKLIN. 

To  the  inhabitants  of  the  West  side  we  take  pleasure  in 
recommending  the  drug  business  of  Mr.  G.  W.  Maerklin,  570 
and  572  Blue  Island  avenue,  corner  of  Loomis.  Mr.  Maerklin 
has  a  large  and  elegantly  appointed  store,  with  fine  plate  glass 
front,  with  entrances  both  on  Blue  Island  avenue  and  Loomis 
street.  The  walls  are  splendidly  decorated  and  the  furnishings 
are  all  in  solid  cherry  wood.  The  show  cases  are  of  the  latest 
and  most  taking  patterns  and  are  well  stocked  with  the  finest 
toilet  articles,  brushes,  perfumes,  toilet  soaps,  powder,  bottles, 
etc.  A  full  line  of  the  finest  and  carefully  selected  drugs  is 
carried,  also  all  the  leading  patent  medicines,  rubber  goods, 
and  druggists'  sundries.  Special  attention  is  also  given  to  the 
compounding  of  physicians'  prescriptions,  care  being  given  to 
secure  accuracy  and  purity.  Mr.  Maerklin  has  a  large  local 
trade  and  increases  his  patronage  from  week  to  week.  He  is 
a  graduate  of  the  Wisconsin  State  Pharmaceutical  Society,  and 
is  a  duly  registered  druggist  and  pharmacist.  He  is  a  careful 
and  painstaking  gentleman  and  a  thorough  chemist.  He  has 
prepared  and  offers  for  sale  some  excellent  remedies  that  have 
become  quite  popular,  and  are  highly  recommended  by  physi- 
cians, notably  his  sarsaparilla  and  belladonna  and  capsicum 
plasters.  The  most  attractive  object  in  the  store  is  a  hand- 
some soda  fountain,  one  of  the  most  costly  and  beautiful  in  the 
city.  Mr.  Maerklin  is  a  young  man,  a  native  of  Wisconsin, 
and  a  professional  gentleman  of  ability.  He  is  held  in  the 
highest  esteem  by  all  who  know  him,  and  has  a  wide  circle  of 
friends. 

COOK  &  SHANNON. 

Being  in  a  measure  a  collateral  branch  of  the  brewing  in- 
dustry, the  manufacture  of  beer  pumps,  faucets,  spigots  and 
kindred  articles  has  grown  to  be  a  business  of  no  inconsider- 
able importance  in  this  country  within  comparatively  recent 
years.  The  extraordinary  increase  in  the  consumption  of  malt 
liquors  has,  as  a  matter  of  course,  imparted  to  this  branch  of 
industry  an  interest  and  importance  entirely  unknown  some 
thhty  or  forty  years  ago.  A  recently  opened  concern  in 
Chicago  engaged  in  this  line,  is  that  of  Messrs.  Cook  & 
Shannon,  dealer?  in  beer  pumps  and  supplies,  No.  577  S.  Hal- 
sted  street.  This  popular  hcuse  was  founded  during  the  cur- 
rent year,  and  the  trade  already  enjoyed  furnishes  an  ample 
forecast  of  pronounced  and  permanent  future  prosperity.  The 
premises  occupied  comprise  the  ground  floor  of  the  eligible  two- 
story  frame  building  at  the  address  indicated,  having  dimen- 
sions of  20x40  feet,  and  in  every  respect  admirably  adapted  for 
the  advantageous  prosecution  of  the  business.  The  stock  em- 
braces a  full  line  of  all  kinds  of  pumps,  faucets,  spigots, 
conveyors  and  general  brewery  and  saloon  supplies  in  such 
line.  The  individual  members  of  this  enterprising  firm  are 
Messrs.  P.  J.  Cook  (a  native  of  Ohio),  and  Henry  T.  Shannon 
(born  in  England),  both  active  competitors  for  legitimate 
trade  in  their  line  and  well  worthy  of  the  success  that  has  so 
far  attended  their  ablv  directed  efforts. 


R.    WUNDERLICH. 

Among  the  most  enterprising  and  interesting  West  side 
establishments  is  that  so  ably  presided  over  by  Mr.  R. 
Wunderlich,  manufacturer  of  brass  instruments  and  im- 
porter of  musical  instruments  of  all  descriptions,  whose  busi- 
ness premises  are  located  at  No.  226  Blue  Island  avenue. 
Here  can  be  found  a  magnificent  stock  of  German  accordions, 
mouth  harmonicas,  violins,  guitars,  mandolins,  banjos,  flutes, 
fifes,  zithers,  cavalry  trumpets,  bugles,  clarionets,  and  all 
kinds  of  instruments  that  are  to  be  found  in  a  strictly  first- 
class  and  thoroughly  equipped  establishment  of  this  kind. 
The  house  was  established  by  Mr.  Wunderlich  in  1888,  and 
has  ever  since  maintained  a  high  reputation  for  the  superior 
class  of  goods  handled,  and  has  enjoyed  a  large  and  pros- 
perous patronage.  The  premises  occupied  comprise  a  com- 
modious salesroom  with  workshop  in  the  rear,  a  special 
feature  being  made  of  repairing  of  all  kinds,  gold,  silver  and 
nickel  plating,  etc.,  reasonable  charges  prevailing  in  all  de- 


partments. Mr.  Wunderlich  was  born  in  Germany,  where 
he  acquired  a  thorough  knowledge  of  this  trade  in  al1  its 
branches.  He  is  a  prominent  member  of  the  I.  O.  O.  F. 
Associated  with  Mr.  Wunderlich  is  Mr.  I.ouis  Rischar,  vio- 
linist, who  has  traveled  extensively  in  this  country  as  a  solo- 
ist. Mr.  Rischat  was  born  in  Munich,  Bavaria,  and  has 
been  a  resident  of  the  United  States  eight  years.  He  is  pre- 
pared to  give  instructions  on  the  violin,  and  his  numerous 
pupils  will  gladly  testify  to  his  superior  ability  as  a  teacher 
and  to  his  conscientious  devotion  to  his  profession.  Mr. 
Rischar  studied  for  several  years  in  Europe,  and  was  a  pupil 
of  some  of  the  most  noted  teachers  of  violin,  among  them 
Carl  Hess  of  Leipsic. 


J.  O.  SEABORG. 

One  of  the  largest  and  most  popular  stores  on  this  leading 
thoroughfare  is  that  of  Mr.  J.  O.  Seaborg.  dealer  in  staple  and 
fancy,  groceries  at  No  3159  Wentworth  avenue.  Mr.  Sea- 
borg is  a  native  of  Sweden  and  has  been  a  resident  of  Chica- 
go for  the  past  ten  years.  In  1889  he  founded  this  business, 
and  has  since  conducted  it  with  unvarying  success.  Active 
and  energetic,  he  brings  to  bear  a  perfect  knowlege  of  the 
business  in  all  its  branches.  He  occupies  the  ground  floor  of 
a  three. story  brick  building  having  a  frontage  of  twenty, 
by  a  depth  of  60  feet.  His  spacious  store  is  handsomely 
fitted  up  and  neatly  furnished.  A  large,  well-selected  and 
complete  stock,  comprising  everything  pertaining  to  the  family 
grocery  trade  is  carried,  the  assortment  embracing  full  and 
complete  lines  of  pure,  fresh  crop  Oolong,  Hyson,  Young  Hy- 
son, Gunpowder,  Souchong  and  other  China,  Japan  and 
India  teas;  fragrant  coffees  from  Mocha,  Java  and  South  and 
Central  America;  ground  and  whole  spices;  the  most  popular 
brands  of  family  flour;  prepared  cereals  and  farinaceous 
goods,  pickles,  sauces,  preserves,  jams,  jellies,  canned  goods 
in  great  quantity;  sugars,  soaps,  molasses,  bakers'  and  laundry 
supplies  and  grocers'  sundries  of  every  description.  Two  as- 
sistants are  employed  and  patrons  are  waited  upon  promptly 
and  courteously  their  orders  satisfactorily  filled  and  delivered 
at  residences  free  of  charge. 


WM.   H.  SCHIMPFERMAN  &  SON. 

Among  the  great  houses  of  Chicago  who  now  import  their 
supplies  direct  from  the  best  manufactories  of  the  world  may 
be  mentioned  that  of  Win.  H.  Schimpferman  &Son,  who  have 
such  a  wide  reputation  for  the  superiority  of  their  wines, 
liquors,  ales,  porters,  groceries  and  cigars.  This  reputation 
is  the  direct  result  of  an  intimate  acquaintance  with  the  finest 
foreign  products,  and  a  sound  and  unerring  judgment  in  the 
selection  of  those  qualities  that  best  meet  the  large  demand  for 
these  articles  in  this  country.  In  fact,  this  house  which  is  so 
centrally  located  in  fine  premises,  35x200  feet,  at  172  Madison 
street,  is  the  headquarters  for  the  choicest  vintages  and  brands  of 
champagnes,  sherries,  ports  and  all  other  imported  wines, 
brandies,  liquors,  etc. ,  as  well  as  the  finest  canned  goods  in 
tin  and  glass,  condiments,  table  delicacies  and  luxuries,  and 
the  best  brands  of  foreign  cigars.  Their  trade,  both  wholesale 
and  retail,  extends  to  all  parts  of  the  United  States  and  Cana- 
da, and  every  where  they  have  formed  connections  of  the  most 
influential  character.  Mr.  Schimpferman  is  a  native  of  Ger- 
many, and  has  resided  in  this  country  since  1842.  He  estab- 
lished the  present  business  nearly  thirty  years  ago,  and  in 
1876  admitted  his  son,  Wm.  H.  Schimpferman,  as  junior 
partner.  On  the  lamented  decease  of  the  latter  in  1880,  the 
sole  charge  again  devolved  upon  the  father,  who,  however, 
made  no  change  in  the  name.  His  premises  on  Lake  street 
were  swept  away  by  the  terrible  fire  of  1871,  and  after  occu- 
pying temporary  quarters  for  a  few  months  he,  with  charac- 
teristic energy,  reopened  in  his  present  commodious  location 
in  1873.  The  standing  and  reputation  of  this  house  is  national 
in  its  extent,  and  as  regards  business  capacity  and  true  Ameri- 
can enterprise  it  justly  merits  the  excellent  name  it  has  per- 
manently maintained  during  a  long  and  honored  career. 


METROPOLIS  OF  THE 

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SHERMAN   HALL  &  CO. 

One  of  those  old  established  and  representative  houses  that 
have  contributed  so  largely  to  the  building  up  of  Chicago's 
commercial  interests  to  their  present  extensive  proportions  is 
that  of  Messrs.  Sherman  Hall  &  Co.,  wool  commission  mer- 
chants, whose  warehouse  is  eligibly  located  at  Nos.  122  to  128 
Michigan  street  and  Ncs.  45  to  53  La  Salle  street.  This 


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WO  OIL  COMMISS  ION 


KOS.1Z2T01Z8  IVIICHIOAN  ST. 

&  45  TO  S3  LA  SALLE  AVE. 


business  was  established  in  1856 
by  Mr.  J.  Sherman  Hall.  Mr. 
Hall  became  owner  of  all  the 
stock,  and  at  his  death,  August 
7,  1888,  the  corporation  was  dis- 
solved, and  was  succeeded  by  his  son,  Mr.  E.  Sherman  Hall,  as 
sole  proprietor,  who  conducted  the  business  under  the  name  of 
Sherman  Hall  &  Co.  Mr.  Hall  is  possessed  of  a  wide  range  of 
experience,  and  is  a  recognized  authority  on  the  wool  market, 
while  his  connections  are  both  influential  and  widespread.  The 
premises  occupied  comprise  a  spacious  and  substantial  six-story 


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and  basement  brick  building,  80x100  feet  in  area,  which  is  fully 
equipped  with  all  modern  conveniences,  elevators,  etc  Here 
an  immense  stock  of  desirable  wool  in  great  variety  is  always 
on  hand,  while  orders  from  manufacturers  are  promptly  and 
are  fully  filled  at  the  lowest  ruling  market  prices.  The  trade 
of  the  house,  which  is  steadily  increasing,  now  extends  through- 
out the  entire  United  States  and  Canada.  Liberal  advances 
are  made  on  consignments  by  Mr.  Hall,  while  prompt  sales 
and  immediate  returns  have  ever  been  a  leading  characteristic 
with  this  responsible  house,  and  wool  growers  and  shippers 
can  always  implicitly  rely  on  his  judgment  with  regard  to  the 
value  and  quality  of  any  kind  of  wool.  Mr.  Hall  is  very  pop- 
ular in  trade  circles  for  his  sterling  integrity,  and  is  one  of  Chi- 
cago's influential  and  public-spirited  citizens. 


the  very  best  distributing  facilities,  cannot  help  but  grow  i* 
extent  yearly.  One  of  the  leading  houses  of  the  city,  and 
whose  reputation  is  national  in  this  line,  is  that  of  Mr. 
Charles  T.  Messinger,  manufacturer  of,  and  dealer  in  hard-- 
wood lumber,  whose  yards  are  at  Blackhawk  street  and  Haw> 
thorne  avenue,  and  at*  the  foot  of  "B"  street.  Mr.  Messih- 
ger  has  been  in  the  lumber  and  manufacturing  business  for 
the  past  thirty-six  years,  and 
runs  mills  at  Marriauna,  Ark., 
and  in  Cross  and  St.  Francis 
counties.  He  was  formerly  in 
the  same  business  in  Logansport, 
Ind.,  where  he  was  one  of  that 
city's  foremost  citizens.  In 
1876  he  removed  his  lumber 
business  to  Chicago,  still  retain- 
ing his  mills  at  the  above 
places.  In  1^79  the  business 
style  was  changed  to  Messin- 
ger, Hubbard  &  Granger,  and 
afterward  to  Messinger  &  Gran- 
ger, and  in  1889  to  Messinger 
Hardwood  Lumber  Company, 
and  the  past  year  back  to  the 

present  and  old  reliable  firm  of  Charles  T.  Messinger. 
His  yards  at  Hawthorne  avenue  and  Blackhawk  street  are 
400x2*25  feet  in  area,  with  400  feet  of  railway  tracks  from 
the  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul  railroad.  The  yards  at  the  foot 
of  "B"  streeet.  on  Dorninick,  have  350  feet  of  dock  front- 
age, and  are  225  feet  deep,  and  two  yards  having  an  area  of 
750x250  feet,  employing  from  thirty  to  fifty  men,  and  several 
heavy  teams  to  do  the  business  of  the  firm.  Mr.  Messinger 
makes  a  specialty  of  walnut,  ash,  oak,  beech,  birch,  cypress, 
maple,  cherry  and  elm  lumber,  and  his  business  exceeds 
$250,000  per  annum.  He  handles  10,000,000  feet  of  lum- 
ber annually,  and  unloads  over  700  cars  during  the  season. 
Mr.  Messinger  is  a  native  of  Long  Island,  N.  Y.,  and  has 
been  nearly  forty  years  in  the  West.  He  came  directly 
to  Logansport,  Ind.,  and  from  there  to  Chicago,  where  he 
has  had  an  opportunity  of  more  extensive  operations,  and  fa- 
cilities for  handling  lumber  than  he  could  possibly  have  in  a 
less  favorably  located  city.  Mr.  Messinger  is  an  energetic 
and  live  business  man,  well-known  in  commercial  and 
financial  circles,  and  has  an  immense  and  constantly  in- 
creasing busines. 


HO- 122  MICHIGAN  ST. 

COR  IA  SA 


CHAS.  T.   MESSENGER. 

The  lumber  interests  of  Chicago  are  second  to  none  in  the 
world,  and  being  the  metropolis  of  the  West  and  North,  with 


F.   KONAPASKE. 

Among  the  business  men  on  Wentworth  avenue,  there  are 
none  better  known  than  Mr.  Frederick  Konapaske,  proprietor 
of  the  popular  C.  O.  D.  dry  goods  house  located  at  No.  4518 
on  that  thoroughfare.  Mr.  Konapaske,  who  was  born  in  Ger- 
many, catr.e  to  this  city  in  1884,  and  a  year  later  established 
his  present  thriving  house.  From  the  start  through  his  fine 
business  ability  and  the  superior  quality  of  his  goods,  he  se- 
cured a  firm  footing,  and  has  ever  enjoyed  the  unbounded 
confidence  of  his  many  patrons.  The  premises  he  occupies 
are  of  ample  dimensions,  admirably  arranged  and  fitted  up 
with  a  special  adaptability  for  the  display  of  the  stock  and 
convenience  of  customers.  Here  are  always  to  be  found  a 
large  and  varied  line  of  staple  and  fancy  dry  goods,  dress  fab- 
rics, notions,  ladles'  and  gentlemen's  furnishing  goods,  a  gen- 
eral assortment  of  oilcloths  in  new  patterns,  and  everything 
belonging  to  the  business.  Low  prices  always  prevail  and 
the  utmost  courtesy  and  attention  are  paid  to  patrons  by  Mr. 
Konapaske  and  his  assistants.  He  is  a  close  buyer  on  the 
market,  and  all  goods  handled  and  dealt  in  by  him  are  first- 
class  in  every  respect,  and  fully  warranted  as  represented. 
He  is  an  honorable,  upright  business  man  of  unquestioned 
reputation  and  well  deserves  the  success  he  has  won  and 
enjoyed. 


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THE  IMPORTERS'  WAREHOUSES  A  &  B. 

The  extensive  business  of  Waken  &  Mclaughlin,  at  504  to 
528  N.  Water  street,  was  established  in  1885  by  Messrs.  ]. 
Wallace  Waken  and  George  D.  McLaughlin  at  169  to  175 
N.  Water  street.  In  September  of  the  same  year,  in  conse- 
quence of  the  collapse  of  their  building  on  account  of  over- 
storage,  the  firm  lost  $10,000  for  damage  claims,  which  they 
immediately  paid.  In  May,  1887,  they  removed  to  their  pres- 
ent premises,  which  were  designed  and  built  under  the 
supervision  of  Mr.  Waken,  and  are  admirably  adapted  for  the 
warehouse  business.  Their  warehouses,  A  &  B,  are  each 
five-stories  high  and  125x100  feet  in  dimensions.  They  are 
constructed  in  a  most  substantial  and  durable  manner  and  are 


absolutely  fireproof,  while  they  are  fitted  up  with  all  modern 
appliances,  elevators,  electric  lights,  etc.  The  dynamos, 
engines,  etc.,  are  of  the  latest  type,  and  the  warehouses  are 
connected  with  the  fire  department  by  wire  and  fire  alarm 
annunciators.  The  goods  in  storage  are  valued  at  $3,500,000, 
and  the  premises  have  superior  track  and  water  facilities. 
They  number  among  their  permanent  patrons  the  leading 
mercantile  houses  of  Chicago  and  its  vicinity.  They  store 
goods  largely  for  such  houses  as  Hibbard,  Spencer  &  Bartlett, 
Franklin  McVeagh  &  Co.,  Reid,  Murdoch  &  Co..  and  many 
others.  On  account  of  this  responsible  firm  promptly  paying 
all  claims  in  full,  owing  to  the  collapse  of  their  old  building, 
they  have  retained  all  their  old  customers  and  have  secured  a 
host  of  new  ones.  Mr.  Waken  was  born  in  Liverpool,  Eng- 
land, while  Mr.  McLaughlin  is  a  native  of  Illinois.  Mr. 
Waken  is  the  active  manager  of  the  firm's  business,  and  Mr. 
McLaughlin  attends  only  to  the  finances.  They  are  honorable, 
enterprising  and  energetic  business  men,  justly  meriting  the 
liberal  patronage  secured  in  this  important  industry. 


STREET,  YOUNG  &  KENT  MFG.  CO. 

In  the  manufacture  of  plumbers'  brass  goods  and  hose  trim- 
mings, one  of  the  most  successful  concerns  in  Chicago  is  that 
known  as  the  Street,  Young  &  Kent  Manufacturing  Company, 
whose  factory  and  office  are  situated  at  the  southwest  corner 
of  Monroe  and  Jefferson  streets.  This  company  was  incor- 
porated under  the  laws  of  Illinois  in  1888,  with  a  paid  up 
capital  of  $35,000,  its  executive  officers  being  Mr.  S.  E. 
Young,  president:  Mr.  T.  M.  Kent,  vice-president;  and 
Mr.  C.  D.  Street,  secretary  and  treasurer.  Mr.  Kent,  the 


vice-president,  attends  personally  to  the  'manufacture  of  the 
company's  goods,  and  is  widely  known  for  his  mechanical 
skill  and  ability.  The  premises  occupied  comprise  two 
spacious  floors,  each  being  25x125  feet  in  area,  fully 
equipped  with  modern  appliances,  tools  and  machinery  operated 
by  steam  power.  Here  sixty  skilled  workmen  are  employed 
and  turn  out  all  kinds  of  plumbers'  brass  goods  and  hose 
trimmings,  also  sanitary  specialties.  The  company's  goods 
are  unrivaled  for  quality,  reliability  and  general  excellence. 
Orders  are  promptly  filled  and  the  trade  of  this  company 
extends  throughout  the  entire  United  States,  the  sales  for 
the  past  year  amounting  to  $80,000.  The  officers  are  honors 
able  business  men,  and  are  worthy  of  the  success  that  hae 
rewarded  their  efforts.  Messrs.  Young  and  Street  are  large 
Chicago  real  estate  owners,  and  are  among  our  public 
spirited  and  influential  citizens. 


LOUIS  HAAKE. 

Nearly  as  old  as  the  city's  charter  is  the  old  reliable  grocery 
firm  of  Louis  Haake,  now  of  No.  74  Wells  street.  The  busi- 
ness was  originally  established  on  State  street  in  1847  and 
from  there  removed  to  Water  street.  In  1854  the  present 
site  was  purchased  and  improved  and  upon  it  a  three-story 
building  erected.  In  1877  the  son  of  the  original  proprietor, 
John  H.  Haake,  took  charge  of  the  establishment,  and  in  1888 
the  present  proprietor,  Louis  Haake,  succeeded  to  his  grand- 
father's business.  In  the  great  fire  of  1871  the  firm  suffered 
with  the  rest,  and  their  immense  establishment  crumbled  to 
ashes,  but  in  the  succeeding  year  the  present  splendid  three- 
story  brick  edifice  was  erected,  30x100  feet  in  dimensions, 
with  a  handsome  plate  glass  front,  making  one  of  the  best 
stores  on  the  street.  In  the  meantime  rhe  excellent  repu- 
tation, established  by  the  original  founder  more  than  forty 
years  ago,  has  been  maintained,  and  the  various  proprietors, 
keeping  abreast  of  the  times,  have  made  Haake's  grocery  an  es- 
tablished institution  of  the  city.  The  present  proprietor  is  a 
practical  grocer,  born  and  bred  to  the  business,  and  carries 
one  of  the  most  extensive  stocks  in  the  city  of  staple  and  fancy 
groceries,  fruits,  table  delicacies,  canned  goods  and,  in  fact, 
everything  that  goes  to  make  up  a  first-class  grocery  house. 
He  is  a  young  man,  born  and  raised  in  Chicago,  energetic  and 
pushing,  having  hosts  of  friends  who  rejoice  in  his  prosperity. 


ROBERT    SMALE. 

The  trade  in  meats  and  provisions  is  one  of  the  most  im- 
portant branches  of  business  engaging  the  attention  of  the 
citizens  of  Chicago.  It  is  ably  conducted  by  men  of  capital, 
and  foremost  among  the  West  side  traders,  in  such  connection, 
ranks  Mr.  Robert  Smale,  whose  well-appointed  market  is  locat- 
ed at  No.  342  W.  Madison  street.  Mr.  Smale,  who  is  one  of 
the  pioneer  settlers  of  this  division,  and  wel!  remembers  when 
the  West  side  was  a  mere  barren  prairie,  primarily  engaged  in 
this  business  at  the  corner  of  Randolph  and  Sangamon  streets 
in  1861,  securing  the  present  premises  in  1872.  He  rested 
from  business  for  some  seven  years  and  subsequently,  about 
three  years  since,  associated  with  him  his  eldest  son,  Wm.  R. 
Smale,  who  has  since  taken  an  active  part  in  the  conduct  of 
the  business,  which  is  on  a  most  prosperous  basis,  showing 
every  evidence  of  capable  management.  The  premises  occu- 
pied are  commodious  as  to  dimensions,  admirably  appointed 
throughout  and  in  every  respect  peculiarly  well  adapted  for  the 
advantageous  prosecution  of  the  business.  The  stock  embraces 
prime  fresh  beef,  veal,  mutton,  lamb,  pork,  salt  and  smoked 
meats,  bacon,  ham,  lard,  sausages,  and  shoulders;  likewise  poul- 
try and  game  in  their  respective  seasons.  }  rues  are  based  on 
ruling  market  rates.  Polite  assistants  serve  customers  intelli- 
gently and  promptly.  All  orders  are  delivered  to  any  part  of 
the  city  free  of  extra  charge,  and  no  effort  on  the  part  of  the 
proprietor  is  spared  to  please  and  satisfy  each  and  every  one 
of  his  numerous  patrons.  Mr.  Smale  was  born  in  Devonshire, 
in  the  west  of  England,  sixty  years  ago.  He  carries  his  years 
well,  however,  and  does  not  seem  to  have  lost  any  of  the 
oldtime  snap  and  business  vim  of  twenty  years  ago. 


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E.  V.  ADKINS  &  SONS. 


and   warm    air   combination    heaters,     admirably   adapted   to 

One   of   the   most  successful  and  reliable   concerns  in    this       warming  residences,  churches,  educational  inst'tutions.  hotels, 
ction  of  Chicago,  engaged  in  handling  steam  and  hot  water       banks,  stores,  etc.,  manufactured  under  United  States  patents 


section 

heaters,  is  that  of  Messrs.  E.  V.  Adkins"  &  Sons,  whose  offices 

and   salesroom   are  located  at    236  and  238  East  Lake   street. 


This  business  was  established  in  iSSS  by  the  present  firm,  who 
have  since  built  up  a  liberal  and  influential  patronage,  in  the 
western  and  northwestern  states.  They  occupy  a  commodious 
floor  30x60  feet  in  area,  handsomely  equipped  and  fitted  up 
with  every  convenience.  Here  they  display  all  kinds  of  steam 
and  hot  water  heaters,  also  steam  and  warm  air  and  hot  water 


patents, 

by  Mr.  E.  V.  Adkins  of  Chicago,  111.  Messrs.  E.  V.  Adkins 
&  Sons  are  also  the  western  agents  for  the  Superior  Warm  Air 
Furnace.  Adkins'improved  steam 
and  warm  air  combination  is  one  of 
the  most  perfect,  practical  and  eas- 
ily operated  hi  aters  of  the  kind  in 
the  market,  while  the  price  quoted 
for  it  is  extremely  moderate.  Hun- 
dreds of  these  splendid  heaters  are 
now  in  successful  <  peration  in  all 
parts  of  the  country,  giving  the 
best  satisfaction  at  less  expense 
than  the  loudly  advertised  patent 
hot  water  heaters,  the  only  import- 
ant features  of  which  are  the  in- 
tricacy and  difficulties  of  their 
mechanism.  Messrs  'E.  V  Adkins 
&  Sons  promptly  furnish  estimates 
for  all  kinds  of  heaters,  and  their 
patronage  is  steadily  increasing, 
owing  to  the  superiority,  efficacy 
and  reliability  of  their  heaters', 
which  are  general  favorites  wher- 
ever introduced.  Too  much  care 
cannot  be  taken  in  all  matters 
connected  with  laying  and  setting 
a  furnace,  and  the  cutting  down  of 
a  few  dollars  en  the  original  cost 
often  results  in  regret  and  expense 
thereafter.  Messrs.  E.  V.  Adkins 
&  Sons  are  highly  regarded  in  trade 
circles  for  their  integrity,  while  at 
the  same  time  they  offer  advantages 
in  heaters  very  difficult  to  be  du- 
plicated elsewhere  in  this  country.. 


AUGUST  TORPE. 

No  part  of  the  city  shows  greater 
activity  in  real  estate  circles  than 
the  North  side,  and  the  wonderful 
growth  and  prosperity  of  this 
favored  secticn  is  due  in  no  small 
measure  to  the  energetic  action  of 
the  real  estate  broker.  A  firm 
which  has  been  unusually  prosper- 
ous and  confines  itself  exclusively 
to  North  side  property  is  that  of 
Mr.  August  Torpe,  at  No.  227 
East  North  avenue.  The  business 
was  originally  opened  as  Hoefer  & 
Torpe,  some  years  ago,  but  owing 
to  ill  health  Mr.  Hoefer  retired, 
and  Mr.  Torpe  now  continues  the 
business  alone.  In  addition  to 
doing  a  general  real  estate  business, 
buying  and  selling  on  commission, 
he  effects  loans  on  first  mortgage 
and  real  estate  securities,  places 
fire  insurance  in  reliable  companies, 
is  a  notary  public,  attends  to  non- 
residents' property,  pays  taxes,  col- 
lects rents,  and  does  a  general 
business  in  this  line.  Mr.  Torpe's 
offices  are  neatly  arranged  for  his 
work,  and  fitted  up  with  an  idea  to  their  convenience.  Hi-  is 
a  German  by  birth,  and  has  been  in  Chicago  many  years. 
He  is  prominent  in  society  circles,  being  a  Free  Mason,  i  >dd 
Fellow,  Knight  of  Pythias,  and  a  member  of  other  organiza- 
tions. He  is  also  secretary  of  Cook  County  Building  and 
Loan  Association 


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THE  UNION   NUT  COMPANY. 

The  largest,  best  known,  and  most  prosperous  concern  in 
the  country  engaged  in  the  manufacture  of  nuts,  bolts  and 
washers,  rivets,  etc.,  is  unquestionably  The  Upson  Nut  Com- 
pany, of  Unionville,  Conn.,  and  Cleveland,  Ohio,  the  Union 
Nut  Company  being  a  branch  house  of  this  corporation.  The 
foundation  of  the  business  dates  from  1854,  when  operations 
were  begun  in  Unionville,  Conn.  In  1872  the  Cleve- 
land branch  came  into  existence,  and  in  1880  a  house  for  the 
supplying  rf  the  trade  in  the  West  was  established  in  Chicago, 


tee  bevels,  plumbs  and  levels,  iron  and  wood  bottom  planes 
belt  fasteners,  steel  pliers,  etc.,  etc.  The  Cleveland  Works 
are  fitted  up  with  special  machinery,  which  turns  out  an  im- 
mense and  varied  product  in  an  incrediably  short  space  of 
time.  As  an  indication  of  the  amount  of  raw  material  used,  it 
may  be  stated  that  over  thirty  thousand  tons  of  iron  and  steel 
are  consumed  by  the  company  in  the  manufacture  of  their 
goods  in  the  course  of  a  year.  Large  quantities  of  brass  and 
German  silver  are  also  used,  a  vast  quantity  ot  boxwpod,  rose- 
wood, and  other  hardwoods,  must  of  the  latter  material  being 
turned  into  mechanics'  tools,  of  which  the  Unionville  factory 
makes  a  specialty.  The  company  also  have 
a  branch  house  at  99  Chambers  street,  New 
York  City,  as  well  as  at  232  Lake  street, 
Chicago,  111.  The  Chicago  house  is  under 
the  direct  supervision  and  management  of 
Mr.  A.  C.  Hooke,  formerly  of  the  New 
York  house,  and  a  native  of  New  York  City, 
who  has  been  a  resident  here  for  the  past 
four  years.  A  heavy  stock  is  always  carried 
in  Chicago  and  a  brisk  business  done.  Mr. 
A.  S.  Upson  is  president,  and  Mr.  Samuel 
Frisbie,  treasurer  of  the  company. 


UNIONVILLE  WORKS.  ESTABLISHED  1854. 
now  known  as  the  Union  Nut  Company.  In  July,  1891,  the 
parent  house  purchased  the  business,  machinery,  good-will 
and  copyrighted  label  of  the  assigned  estate  of  Welch  &  Lea, 
Philadelphia,  and  under  the  rights  of  this  purchase  are  now 
prepared  to  furnish  the  celebrated  J.  M.  Coleman  Eagle  bolt 
on  short  notice.  That  they  maintain  the  standard  of  quality 


CLEVELAND  WORKS.  ESTABLISHED  1872. 
of  these  goods,  which  characterized  the  product  of  their  prede- 
cessors, goes  without  saying,  and  they  invite  correspondence 
in  regard  to  this  bolt,  and  also  to  their  line  of  different  grades 
of  bolts,  nuts,  clips,  washers,  carriage  hardware,  rules,  iron 
and  wood  bottom  planes,  and  carpenters'  tools,  all  of  which 
{or  many  years  have  held  a  prominent  place  in  the  market. 
The  parent  house  in  Unionville,  Conn.,  started  in  1854  with 
twenty  hands,  in  1890  the  plants  gave  employment  10900  men, 
the  majority  of  whom  were  connected  with  the  Cleveland  fac- 
tory. Their  output  finds  a  ready  market  in  every  section  of 
the  country,  and  their  trade  extends  outside  to  the  continents 
of  South  America  and  Australia.  The  products  of  the  com- 
pany are  recognized  by  consumers,  as  invariably  first-class, 
and  this  high  standard  is  rigidly  maintained.  The  special 
lines  of  goods  produced  by  the  house  include  a  great  vprietv 
of  hot  forged,  hot  and  cold  pressed  nuts,  wrought  and  cast  iron 
washers,  common  carriage  bolts,  Philadelphia  Eagle  carriage 
bolts.  Norway  iron  and  common  tire  bolts,  stove  bolts,  shaft 
bolts,  spring  bolts,  whiffletree  bolts,  elevator  bolts,  regulara/id 
lock-nut  track  bolts,  stud  bolts,  bridge  bolts,  plow  bolts,  ma- 
chine bolts,  bolt  ends,  coach  screws,  hanger  screws,  set  screws, 
boiler  and  bridge  rivets,  Norway  rivets,  axle  clips,  saddle 
clips,  felloe  plates,  boxwood  and  ivory  rules,  try  squares  and, 


N.  Y.  SIGN  AND  SHOW  CARD 
WORKS. 

A    representative    of    one    of  the    most 

noted  concerns  in  the  country  actively  engaged  in  the  pro- 
duction of  artistic  show  cards,  etc.,  is  the  N.  Y.  Sign  & 
Show  Card  Works,  of  which  Mr.  ].  Weiner  is  proprietor.  The 
business  was  founded  in  1879  by  this  gentleman,  and  the  all- 
round  excellence  of  the  work  done  here  secures  for  the  house 
a  large  and  influential  trade.  Mr.  Weiner  brings  to  bear  an 
intimate  and  accurate  acquaintance  with 
every  feature  of  the  business  and  a  full 
knowledge  of  the  requirements  of  the  most 
critical  customers.  The  premises  utilized  are 
centrally  located  at  No.  136  Clark  street,  at 
the  corner  of  Madison,  over  Atwood's 
clothing  store.  They  are  of  ample  dimen- 
sions, and  the  various  departments  are 
admirably  equipped  with  the  latest  improve- 
ments. Steady  employment  is  furnished  to 
a  number  of  skilled  hands.  The  range  of 
work  includes  the  manufacture  of  all  kinds 
of  signs,  show  cards,  and  other  attractive 
advertising  novelties  for  all  classes  of  busi- 
ness, and  the  trade  is  very  large,  covering 
all  the  United  States.  All  the  work  turned 
out  is  by  the  best  artists  in  the  profession, 
and  is  unrivaled  for  quaJity,  beauty  of 
finish  and  general  excellence  by  that  of  any  other  concern, 
while  the  prices  are  extremely  moderate.  This  is  the  only 
house  in  the  business  in  the  country  that  issues  a  catalogue. 
This  gives  valuable  information,  and  will  be  sent  free  of 
charge  on  application.  Mr.  Weiner  was  born  in  Philadelphia, 
and  has  been  a  resident  of  this  city  since  1879.  He  is 
widely  anil  favorably  known  in  trade  circles  as  an  honorable 
business  man,  fully  meriting  the  abundant  success  he  has 
achieved  in  this  useful  and  artistic  industry. 


LEOPOLD  &.  AUERBACH. 

The  leading  cigar  store  of  Chicago,  both  as  regards  fine 
wholesale  and  retail  trade,  is  unquestionably  that  of  Messrs. 
Leopold  &  Auerbach,  so  desirably  located  in  the  elegant  Rand- 
McNally  Huilding  on  Adams  street.  Mr,  H  Leopold  and  Mr. 
I.  C.  Auerbach  formed  the  existing  copartnership  in  1886,  both 
gentlemen  bringing  to  bear  special  qualifications,  including  a 
wide  range  of  practical  experience  in  the  fine  cigar  trade. 
They  have  achieved  a  great  and  deserved  success,  having  from 
the  start  made  it  their  undeviating  rule  to  handle  only  the 
finest  goods  in  every  grade.  Their  establishment  is  noted  as 


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headquarters  both  with  wholesale  and  retail  trade,  for  strictly 
first-class,  reliable  cigars,  which  are  preferred  in  the  future 
after  one  trial.  The  firm  have  the  handsomest  fitted  up  store 
in  town.  It  is  a  model  in  every  way.  They  were  the  first 
tenants  to  locate  in  the  new  Rand-McNally  Building,  and  have 
invested  large  capital  in  this  beautiful  store,  with  the  finest 
hardwood  fixtures,  elegant  show  cases,  French  plate  mirrors, 
•electric  lights,  and  all  conveniences.  They  are  direct  im- 
porters of  fine  Havana  cigars,  and  also  are  leading  wholesale 
dealers  in  the  best  brands  of  Key  West  cigars,  handling,  as 
they  do,  Seidcnberg  &  Co.'s  cigars;  Elmo  Delo  Cigar  Mfg. 
Co's  goods;  IX  Hirsch  &  Co.'s  cigars;  Julius  Ellinger's;  all 
the  above  Key  West  and  Arquelles;  also  Lopez  &  Bros.,  cigars. 
New  York.  The  above  lines  cover  all  the  choicest  brands  in 
the  market.  All  goods  are  hand  made  by  experienced  men. 
The  firm  make  a  specialty  of  box  trade,  and  hundreds  of  our 
leading  citizens  purchase  all  their  cigars  here.  They  also  deal 
generally  in  full  lines  of  tobaccos,  pipes  and  smokers'  articles. 
I  

NEW  YORK  INSTALLMENT  COMPANY. 

C.  F.  Thayer,  doing  business  as  the  New  York  Installment 
Company,  deals  in  house  furnishing  specialties  on  the  install- 
ment or  time  payment  plan.  This  plan  of  selling  goods  is  very 
,much  in  vogue  at  present,  and  extends  to  every  branch  of  trade 
that  enters  into  the  domestic  economy,  except  the  supplies  of 
food  and  fuel,  which  branches  of  trade  still  insist  upon  the  old- 
fashioned  cash  plan.  The  New  York  Installment  Company  is 
located  at  132  Lake  street,  and  carries  a  full  line  of  house  fur- 
nishing specialties,  including  carpets,  rugs,  lace  curtains,  dra- 
peries, pictures,  mirrors,  lamps  of  all  kinds,  banquet,  piano  and 
library,  albums,  Bibles,  clocks,  watches  and  jewelry,  silverware 
of  all  kinds,  both  plated  and  solid,  statuary,  sewing  machines, 


clothes  wringers,  and  other  household  articles  too  numerous  to 
mention.  These  are  sold  on  the  most  liberal  and  accommo- 
dating terms — a  small  payment  being  made  on  the  delivery 
of  the  goods,  the  balance  being  paid  in  monthly,  semi- 
monthly, or  weekly  payments,  to  suit  the  convenience  of 
the  purchaser.  This  excellent  system  enables  people  of 
moderate  means  and  small  income  to  beautify  their  homes 
and  enjoy  the  comfort  of  pleasant  household  surroundings 
without  depriving  themselves  of  the  necessaries  of  life.  An- 
other good  feature  of  the  installment  purchase  is  that  the 
money  thus  expended  in  the  purchase  of  some  useful  article  or 
household  ornament  is  thus  saved  to  the  purchaser.  The  same 
principle  holds  good  in  the  purchase  of  a  home  on  payments. 
Many  a  family  now  happily  gathered  around  its  own  hearth- 
stone would  never  have  known  the  luxury  of  owning  their  own 
home  but  for  the  beneficent  help  of  building  and  loan  associa- 
tions. The  operation  of  the  installment  business  is  more  or  less 


familiar  to  all.  This  firm  employs  from  one  hundred  and  fifty 
to  two  hundred  traveling  agents  or  solicitors  in  Indiana  and 
Illinois,  in  which  territory  there  are  fifteen  branch  houses  or 
distributing  depots.  The  firm  have  a  reputation  for  selling 
first-class  goods  on  most  favorable  terms,  and  are  noted  far  and 
wide  for  their  fair  and  honorable  treatment  of  their  patrons. 
That  they  have  a  large  and  satisfactory  business  under 
such  circumstances  goes  without  saying.  Mr.  Thayer  is 
thoroughly  posted  in  his  line  of  business,  having  spent  many 
years  acquiring  the  necessary  experience.  He  is  a  native  of 
New  York,  and  has  been  in  his  present  business  in  Chicago 
four  years.  Mr.  Thayer  is  also  doing  an  extensive  wholesale 
business,  controlling  several  factories,  and  buying  in  such  large 
quantities  puts  him  in  a  position  to  sell  to  the  largest  jobbers 
in  the  country.  He  is  a  young  man  of  fine  business  ability. 


RICHARD    R.  TRENCH. 

Although  but  a  comparatively  short  time  established  in 
Chicago,  the  talented  organist,  music  teacher,  and  dealer  in 
pianos  and  organs,  Mr.  Richard  R.  Trench,  lias  secured  a 
hold  on  public  favor,  and  achieved  a  success  that  fully  attests 
his  ability  as  an  instructor  and  upright,  reliable  business  man. 
He  is  a  native  of  Dublin,  Ireland,  came  to  the  city  in  1876, 
and  two  years  ago  established  the  music  room  now  occupied  by 
him  in  the  building  No.  271  Wabash  avenue,  corner  of  Van 
Buren  street.  The  premises  are  neatly  and  tastefully  appoint- 
ed, and  every  convenience  is  provided  for  the  accommodation 
of  patrons.  Mr.  Trench  has  a  full  and  complete  assortment 
of  all  the  various  makes  of  standard  pianos  and  organs,  and  is 
agent  for  the  unexcelled  Ahlstrom  pianos,  which,  for  the  low 
price  for  which  they  are  sold,  are  not  surpassed  by  any  other 
in  the  country.  Pianos  and  organs  are  sold  at  moderate  prices, 
and  if  credit  is  wanted,  Mr.  Trench  will  make  as  liberal  terms 
as  any  others  in  the  city,  and  fully  guarantees  every  instrument 
to  be  as  represented.  He  is  prominent  in  church,  social,  and 
Masonic  circles,  is  organist  of  Immanuel  Baptist  Church, 
Chicago,  and  of  Apollo  and  Mount  Joy  Commanderies  Knights 
Templar,  Fair  View  and  Lafayette  Chapter,  and  W.  B.  War- 
ren and  Home  Lodges,  Free  and  Accepted  Masons.  He  is  a 
composer  of  the  highest  ability  of  music  for  lodges  and  societies, 
and  as  an  accomplished  organist  ranks  foremost  in  his  profes- 
sion. Mr.  Trench  gives  instructions  on  the  piano  and  organ, 
and  his  classes  are  made  up  of  the  best  representatives  of  the 
leading  families  and  citizens.  He  is  a  practical  teacher  of 
music,  and  is  a  business  man  and  citizen  of  entire  probity  and 
integrity.  The  tuning  and  repairing  of  pianos  and  organs 
receives  Mr.  Trench's  personal  attention. 


LATTA  &  RAFF. 

Much  attention  of  late  years  has  been  given  to  the  decorative 
and  beautifying  of  our  public  buildings  and  dwellings,  and 
artists  of  acknowledged  ability  are  constantly  employed  fur- 
nishing new  and  attractive  designs.  In  this  section  of  the  city 
of  Chicago,  Messrs  Latta  &  Raff,  located  at  5741  Wentworth 
avenue,  make  a  specialty  of  this  branch  of  business,  and  have 
already  achieved  an  enviable  reputation  for  the  artistic  character 
of  their  workmanship.  These  gentlemen  engaged  in  this  bus- 
iness during  the  current  year,  and  the  existing  widespread 
character  of  the  patronage  they  to-day  enjoy  is  a  sufficient  vouch- 
er for  the  character  of  the  goods  they  handle  and  the  super- 
iority of  the  work  they  perform.  They  conduct  a  large  trade 
as  house,  sign  and  fresco  painters,  and  also  deal  in  paints,  oils, 
glass  and  wall  papers.  Messrs.  Latta  &  Raff  are  thorough 
artists,  and  are  noted  for  the  skill  they  display  in  combining 
shades  and  colors  so  as  to  produce  the  most  pleasing  effects, 
The  individual  members  of  this  enterprising  firm  are  Messrs. 
Ernst  W.  Latta  and  E  W.  Raff,  respectively  natives  of  Ohio 
and  Indiana,  and  residents  of  Chicago  for  the  past  ten  years. 
Operating  at  low  expense,  all  exorbitant  charges  are  avoided, 
and  the  public  and  those  interested  will  realize  the  advantages 
and  benefits  by  giving  their  custom  and  support  to  this  pro- 
gressive and  popular  establishment. 


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THE  = — 

METROPOLIS  OP  THE 


EXCELSIOR  IRON  WORKS. 

This  enterprise  was  started  in  1850  by  Mason  &  McArthur  as 
iron  workers,  doing  sheet  iron  and  boiler  work,  and  gradually 
extending  their  business  to  machinery.  In  1859  their  entire 
plant  was  destroyed  by  fire,  and  no  insurance.  The  partnership 
was  soon  after  dissolved  and  the  business  again  started  by  Mr. 
Carlile  Mason.  In  1866  his  oldest  son,  Mr.  Geo.  Mason,  who 
had  established  a  foundry  business,  joined  forces,  and  the  firm 
became  Carlile  Mason  &  Son.  In  *86g  the  foreman  of  the 
boiler  department  was  admitted  to  partnership  and  the  firm 


name  was  changed  to  Carlile  Mason  &  Co.  Some  years  later 
Mr.  Jas.  A.  Mason  was  admitted  to  the  firm,  and  became 
junior  partner.  In  1878  the  business  was  reorganized  and  in- 
corporated as  a  stock  company  under  the  name  of  the 
Excelsior  Iron  Works,  and  they  are  now  located  at  100 
N.  Clinton  street.  Their  plant  now  consists  of  machine 
and  pattern  shops,  blacksmith  shop  and  boiler  works.  Their 
machine  shops  and  offices  occupy  a  five  story  and  basement 
building,  with  a  frontage  of  75  feet  and  a  depth  of  150  feet. 
The  building  is  a  model  of  its  kind,  all  principal  columns 
and  girders  aie  of  iron  and  steel ;  floors  and  beams  are 


of  the  type  known  as  slow  combustion  walls,  and  are  faced 
with  pressed  brick  and  stone.  Their  equipment  is  modern, 
most  of  their  tools  having  been  purchased  within  the  last 
three  or  four  years,  and  the  very  best  of  their  several  kinds. 
The  boiler  shops  and  forges  occupy  an  equal  space  of  ground, 
viz.:  75x150  feet,  are  of  brick  and  stone,  two  stories  and  base- 
ment, and  as  thoroughly  equipped  as  the  machine  shops. 
These  are  the  oldest  iron  works  in  Chicago,  and  their  work  is 
a  part  of  the  growth  of  Chicago.  Their  boilers  and  boiler 
works  are  found  in  the  largest  and  best  of  the  public  buildings 
and  public  enterprises  of  the  city. 
The  wrought  iron  arid  plate  work, 
boilers,  stoves  and  furnaces  for  the 
Illinois  Steel  Co.  at  South  Chicago, 
for  Pullman's  works,  and  a  host  of 
other  great  enterprises,  came  from 
their  works.  In  machinery  their 
specialty  is  in  dredge  and  pile  driv- 
ing machinery,  swinging  engines  for 
bridges,  reduction  works  for  pre- 
cious metals.  Their  stamp  mills  and 
reduction  works  have  bten  shipped 
to  the  mining  centers  of  the  United 
States;  to  Canada,  Mexico  and 
South  America,  and  have  been  of 
the  highest  class  in  workmanship, 
design  and  material,  eliciting  well 
merited  testimonials  everywhere.  In 
machinery  for  public  works  they 
have  world  wide  celebrity  for  the 
superiority  of  their  engines,  ma- 
chinery and  boilers.  They  have 
executed  many  of  the  most  impor- 
tant contracts  ever  let  for  dredges, 
steam  and  friction  pile  drivers, 
wrought  iron  cranes,  truss  work, 
derricks,  swinging  and  hoisting  en- 
gines, steel  dippers,  clamshells,  and 
generally  everything  for  the  effi- 
cient execution  of  public  works. 
Both  as  to  the  design,  build  and 
outfit  of  their  dredges,  the  leading 
contractors  prefer  them  to  all  others, 
and  the  company  has  supplied  fleets 
of  them  for  harbor  excavations  and 
channel  deepening  at  all  the  princi- 
pal ports  on  the  lakes.  In  repair 
work  they  are  especially  active  and 
painstaking,  and  solicit  inquiries  for 
machine  and  boiler  work  of  any 
description. 

M.  FRIEDERANG  ART  PUB- 
LISHING HOUSE. 

The  rare  qualities  of  artistic 
genius  when  displayed  evoke  in- 
stant recognition,  and  when  with 
them  is  happily  combined  the 
practical  and  the  utilitarian  the 
results  are  at  once  as  magnificent 
and  complete  as  they  are  inspiring 
and  elevating.  These  remarks  have 
been  elicited  by  a  visit  recently 
paid  to  the  studio  of  that  internationally  famous  art  designer, 
etcher  painter  and  engraver,  Mr.  M.  Friederang,  with 
headquarters  in  the  Oxford  block,  84  and  86  La  Salle  street. 
Here  can  be  seen  beautiful  specimens  of  his  elaborate  and 
strangely  fascinating  art  work.  Mr.  Friederang  is  a  native 
of  Baden,  Germany,  who  early  in  life  manifested  a  predilec- 
tion for  art,  and  achieved  a  well-deserved  celebrity  by  his 
achievements  in  Rome  and  other  old  world  cities.  He  ex- 
ecuted important  contracts  in  Rome  for  church  and  palace 
frescoes  of  large  proportions,  and  embodying  elaborate  studies 
of  figures,  flowers,  fruits ;  also  in  Heilingenberg.  He  did 


METROPOLIS  OF  THE 


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the  illuminating  for  the  "Book  of  the  Donators,"  deposited 
in  the  Vatican,  the  Papal  residence  in  Rome.  Work  of  a 
similar  high  character  occupied  his  attention  in  Europe  until 
he  came  to  America,  where  his  talents  at  once  received  due 
recognition.  Mr.  Friederang  came  to  Chicago  in  1886, 
wisely  deciding  to  make  this  metropolitan  center  his  perma- 
nent place  of  abode.  He  has  here  developed  an  extensive 
business  connection,  and  his  art  publishing  house  is  nation- 
ally famous.  Mr.  Friederang  is  prepared  to  promptly  exe- 


had  long  experience,  superior  connections  and  perfect  facili- 
ties, enabling  them  to  fill  orders  with  first-class  goods  at 
the  lowest  ruling  market  prices.  They  occupy  two  spacious 
floors,  each  being  30x175  feet  in  area,  where  they  keep  an 
extensive,  well-selected  and  choice  stock  of  chewing  and 
smoking  tobaccos,  domestic  and  imported  cigars,  snuff, pipes, 
and  smokers'  articles  generally.  Messrs.  \Virth,  Gutman  & 
Co.  have  control  of  the  factories  whose  cigars  they  handle, 
and  employ  in  their  salesrooms  twenty  persons  and  ten 
traveling  salesmen  on  the  road. 
Their  goods  are  widely  known  in 
the  trade  for  their  quality,  relia- 
bility and  uniform  excellence,  and 
their  patronage  extends  throughout 
the  principal  cities  and  towns  of 
the  Western  and  Northwestern 
states.  Mr.  Wirth  is  a  native  of 
New  York,  while  Mr.  Gutman  was 
born  in  Germany,  but  has  resided 
many  years  in  Chicago.  They  are 
honorable  and  enterprising  business 
men,  who  are  very  popular  in  trade 
circles.  This  house  makes  a  spe- 
cialty of  the  superior  brand  of 
cigars  known  as  "  La  Flor  de 
Nectar."  manufactured  from  pure 
Havanna  tobacco  and  guaranteed 
to  be  of  the  finest  quality.  There 
is  a  large  demand  for  this  cigar  by 
the  leading  stores  and  prominent 
hotels  of  the  city.  For  fine  quality 
and  flavor  this  cigar  excels  any- 
thing in  the  market,  and  the  de- 
mand, now  large,  is  constantly 
increasing. 


cute,  in  the  highest  style  of  art,  all  orders  for  designing, 
engraving  and  press  work.  Among  the  examples  of  his  pen 
and  brush  are  the  illustrating  and  drawings  for  the  memorial 
of  the  twenty-fifth  anniversary  of  Archbishop  Feehan  ;  also 
the  publishing  of  the  richly  ornate  book  commemorating  the 
event.  Illustrations  in  the  "  Ilerboblaetter"  (Autumn  Leaves) 
a  volume  of  poems  by  Dietz  of  this  city.  In  1890  Mr.  Friede- 
rang was  appointed  chief  artist  for  the  Chicago  Graphic. 
He  also  drew  the  sketches  for  the  decoration  of  the  Holy 
Name  Cathedral,  and  is  driven  with  orders  of  all  kinds  from 
publishers,  societies,  ecclesiastical  and  social  bodies,  etc. 
Mr.  Friederang  loves  his  work  and  is  master  of  his  art;  his. 
work  elicits  the  commendation  of  expert  critics,  and  the  ad- 
miration of  the  public,  and  those  having  anything  difficult 
or  intricate  in  the  line  of  designing  or  illustrating  should 
come  to  him.  As  a  sample  of  his  original  and  appropriate 
ideas,  we  refer  to  his  handsome  letterheads,  giving  an  alle- 
gorical scene,  showing  the  Goddess  of  Bounty,  in  the  guise 
of  a  mermaid,  making  an  offering  to  the  Worlds'  Fair  in 
1893.  The  buildings  are  given  detail  in  the  background,  and 
the  effect  is  striking  and  artistic.  He  will  design  "World's 
Fair"  letterheads  and  cards  for  firms  at  low  rates,  and  those 
wanting  something  bound  to  arrest  attention,  and  beautiful 
and  original,  should  secure  the  services  of  Mr.  Friederang, 
whose  studio  and  offices  are  so  centrally  located  in  the  Ox- 
ford building,  84  and  86  La  Salle  street. 


WIRTH,  GUTMAN   &  CO. 

The  trade  in  tobaccos,  cigars  and  smokers'  articles  has 
assumed  extensive  proportions  in  the  city  of  Chicago.  A 
representative  and  prominent  house  actively  engage.-1  in  this 
steadily  growing  trade  is  that  of  Messrs.  Wirth,  Gutman  & 
Co.,  importers  and  manufacturers'  agents  for  cigars  and  job- 
bers of  tobacco  and  smokers'  goods,  whose  salesrooms  and 
office  are  located  at  78  Wabash  avenue.  This  business  was 
founded  in  1880  by  Wirth,  Dickie  &  Co.,  who  conducted  it 
till  1886,  when  the  present  firm  assumed  the  management. 
The  copartners,  Messrs.  H.  Wirth  and  N.  S.  Gutman  have 


SANGER,  MOODY  &  STEEL  STONE   CO. 

The  Sanger,  Moody  &  Steel  Stone  Company,  dealers  in 
Joiiet  limestone,  and  leaders  in  their  line  of  building  material, 
bear  a  very  important  relation  to  the  building  industry  of  this 
city.  Their  extensive  yards  are  placed  at  points  in  the  city 
for  convenient  access  and  delivery,  and  their  immense  trade  is 
fully  shown  in  their  facilities  for  the  transportation  and  haul- 
ing of  the  product  of  their  quarries.  The  firm  originated  in 
1865  as  L.  T.  Sanger  &  Son,  which  was  afterward  Sanger  & 
Steel,  then  Sanger  &  Moody.  The  business  was  incorpo 
rated  in  1888,  under  its  present  style,  with  a  capital  Or 
$80,000,  under  the  laws  of  Illinois.  The  officers  are  H.  A. 
Sanger,  president,  C.  C.  Moody,  vice-president  and  secretary, 
and  Sanger  Steel,  treasurer.  The  offices  are  located  at  159 
La  Salle  street,  room  7.  The  stone  is  found  in  Joiiet,  III  , 
just  north  of  the  penitentiary,  and  is  of  peculiar  value.  It  is 
the  best  limestone  in  the  United  States.  It  will  not  crumble 
or  crack,  and  is  used  in  all  United  States  locks  on  the  Illinois 
river,  United  States  arsenals  in  the  country,  the  principal 
court  and  state  houses.  The  quarries  of  Joiiet  cover  an  area 
of  230  acres,  and  have  exceptionally  good  canal  and  railway 
facilities.  The  Sanger,  Moody  &  Steel  Stone  Company  have 
a  fleet  of  five  steamboats.  Their  yards  are  well  located  for 
facility  of  distribution.  The  west  yard  is  at  Harrison  and 
Rockwell  streets;  the  central  yard  at  Twelfth  and  State 
streets;  the  North  side  yard  at  North  avenue  bridge,  and  the 
South  side  yards  at  the  South  Stock  Yards  slip,  Thirty-ninth 
and  Halsted  streets.  They  employ  300  workmen,  and  their 
trade  extends  over  the  west  and  northwest,  their  splendid 
facilities  of  transportation  being  fully  taxed  to  meet  the  grow- 
ing demand  for  the  product  of  their  quarries. 


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J.   H.  STEVENSON  &  CO. 

Chicago  is  rapidly  becoming  the  manufacturing  center,  not 
only  for  the  heavy  machinery,  millstuffs,  etc..  but  also  for  the 
articles  that  have  for  years  been  confined  to  the  Atlantic  States 
for  manufacture,  or  have  been  imported  from  Europe.  In 
iSSi  Mr.  J.  H.  Stevenson  established  a  manufactory  for 
making  fine  fringes,  upholstery  trimmings  and  art  decorations, 
at  No.  15  E.  Washington  street.  In  1889  he  sold  out  to  Mr. 
A.  Lotz,  who  has  since  conducted  the  business  under  the  old 
firm  name  (J.  H.  Stevenson  &  Co.).  In  July  last,  Mr.  Lotz 
removed  the  business  to  his  present  commodious  quarters  at 
125  to  137  Rees  street.  Here  Mr.  Lotz  has  a  fine  plant  of 


machinery  of  all  kinds  used  in  his  business,  including  thirty 
loom?  and  spinning  machines.  The  premises  occupied  are 
well  located,  and  offer  every  advantage  for  the  successful  con- 
duct of  the  business.  _M  r.  Lotz  occupies  the  third  floor,  where 
he  has  space.  120x125  feet  in  area,  giving  him  ample  room  for 
all  needs.  The  machinery  is  operated  by  steam  power,  and  he 
employs  about  eighty  skilled  hands  in  the  manufacture  of  the 
goods  he  handles.  These  goods  consist  of  fine  silk  and  woolen 
fringes,  in  all  the  leading  designs  and  patterns,  upholstering 
and  drapery  trimmings,  and  art  decorations.  A  specialty  is 
made  of  fine  art  work,  for  which  the  house  has  an  established 
reputation.  The  business  done  by  Mr.  Lotz  is  of  great  im- 
portance, the  trade  being  from  all  over  the  United  States  and 
territories.  Many  thousands  of  yards  of  fine  materials  are 
worked  each  year,  and  the  business  is  increasing  rapidly, 
having  every  prospect  for  a  much  larger  scope.  Mr.  Lotz  was 
born  in  Germany,  and  came  to  Chicago  twenty  years  ago.  He 
is  thoroughly  conversant  with  the  business  in  all  its  details, 
having  been  connected  with  other  houses  for  many  years  before 
going  into  business  for  himself.  He  has  developed  a  large 
business,  and  his  familiarity  with  all  branches  in  this  line  en- 
ables him  to  conduct  his  enterprise  in  the  best  manner  for 
success  and  profit.  He  is  prominent  in  business  circles,  and 
is  ofthe  highest  respsibonility  and  integrity. 


A.  OBERMANN. 

The  position  of  druggist  and  chemist  is  one  requiring 
special  fitness  and  ability  in  the  persons  who  engage  in  the 
business.  One  of  the  most  capable  gentleman  engaged  in 
ihis  business  in  Chicago  is  Mr.  A.  Obermann,  whose  estab- 
lishment is  at  the  corner  of  Clark  and  Kinzie  streets,  Mc- 
Cormick  hall  building.  Mr.  Obermann  has  been  established 
in  the  business  for  eleven  years,  and  has  met  with  the  most 
pleasing  success.  He  was  born  in  Burlington,  la.,  and  came  to 
Chicago  about  eleven  years  ago.  He  occupies  the  ground 
floor  of  the  building  for  business  purposes,  25x50  feet  in 
dimensions.  This  he  has  fitted  up  and  furnished  in  an  ele 


gant  manner.  The  counters  and  fixtures  are  of  ffne  hardwood, 
the  windows  and  showcases  of  plate  glass,  and  a  magnificent 
sodo  fountain  of  the  most  approved  style  is  an  attraction  of 
the  most  importani  kind.  A  complete,  fresh  and  well  ar- 
ranged seock  of  drugs  and  chemicals  is  carried;  also  a  com- 
plete line  of  toilet  and  fancy  goods,  soaps,  perfumes,  brushes, 
rubber  goods,  physicians'  supplies,  trusses,  shoulder-braces, 
cutlery,  etc.  This  store  is  kept  open  at  all  hours  of  the  day 
or  night,  and  six  competent  assistants  are  employed.  Orders 
for  medicines  and  physicians'  prescriptions  can  be  telephoned 
for  at  night,  as  well  as  during  the  day.  and  receive  prompt 
attention  and  delivery  to  any  part  of  the  city.  The  telephone 
"  call  is  3182.  Mr.  Obermann 
is  a  genial,  obliging  gentle- 
man, who  is  held  in  high  es- 
teem by  all  with  whom  he 
has  dealings. 


FELIX   LANG. 

Many  and  many  a  mile  of 
moulding     does     Mr.     Felix 
Lang  turn  out  of  his  factory 
in  the  course  of  a  year,  and 
it    would    be    interesting    to 
know    how     many    years    it 
would    take     him     to    make 
moulding    enough    to    reach 
around  the  world.   Mr.  Lang's 
business  can  boast  of   an  es- 
tablishment   of     twenty-four 
years,    standing,    for    it  was 
then  that  he  founded  it,  and 
has  since  continued  it  with  the  greatest  success.      His   factory 
is  at  the  corner  of  Loomis  and  Twenty-first  streets,  and  occu- 
pies the  ground  floor  of  a  two-story  brick  building,  100x200 
feet  in  dimensions.      He  manufactures  and  deals  in  all  kinds 
of  mouldings,  and  his  factory  is  thoroughly  furnished  with  the 
most    improved  woodworking  machinery,  anil  if  ever  a  new 
machine  is  introduced,  which  he  can  apply  to   his  business,  he 
at  once  adopts  it.     He  has  a  250  horse  power   engine  to  con- 
trol his  works.     His  trade  extends  all  over  the  United  States. 
"He  has  purchased  the  right  to  manufacture  the  Allen  com- 
pound  balance  piston  valve  and  automatic  governor,  for  the 
state  of  Illinois,  and  is  now  prepared  to  attach  same  to  old  or 
new  engines  on  a  guarantee  to  produce  from    twenty  to  forty- 
five-per   cent.,  economy  in  fuel  or  power   over  any  ordinary 
class  of  engines,  or  equal  to  the  Corliss  or  any  other  best  make, 
of   automatic   engines.     He   guarantees  such  results  even  on 
many  old,  abandoned   engines   deemed    worthless   except  for 
scrap  iron.      Having   had    experience   with   this   valve  before 
purchasing  said  right  he  had  the  utmost  confidence  that  such 
phenomenal  merit  exists  in  it  and  also  that   it  is  destined  to 
revolutionize  steam  power.     We   would  advise    all  owners  of 
either  old  or  new  slide  valve  engines  not  to  sell  or  exchange 
them  for  other  high  priced  (and    less   valuable)   engines  before 
investigating    the    Era."     Mr.     Lang   usually  employs   sixty 
hands.      He  is  a  middle-aged  man,   and  a  native  of  Chicago, 
and  has  long  enjoyed  tiie  reputation  among  business  men  as 
being   perfectly   straightforward  in  a'l    his  dealings.     In  his 
moulding  work,  and.  indeed,  in  his  valve  work,   he  uses  only 
the    best    materials  and   workmanship,    and   he    adopts    ma- 
chinery   where   others  have  in  many  instances   to   use    hand 
work. 


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HENRY  SCHEIB. 

The  business  of  Henry  Scheib,  which  was  established  in 
iSSS,  is  the  outgrowth  of  an  experience  which  precedes  that 
establishment  by  over  seventeen  years.  It  follows  therefore 
that  there  is  pretty  nearly  a  quarter-century  of  ripe  artistic 
skill  and  experience  coming  out  of  a  time  when  art  has 
thoroughly  taken  possession  of  the  workshop,  and  the 
people's  taste  has  been  educated  to  the  highest  point.  Mr. 
Scheib  has  had  no  old  fogy  ways  to  discard,  nor  no 
stereotyped  methods  to  be  alienated  from,  but  in  his  line  is 


energy  and  business  enterprise  keep  the  wheels  of  the  home 
department  humming.  Mr.  Scheib  is  a  native  of  Ottawa, 
111.,  and  was  raised  in  Iowa.  At  fourteen  years  of  age  he 
came  to  Chicago,  and  his  subsequent  career  is  a  proof  of 
the  reward  which  waits  upon  industry  and  success  in  this 
city,  whose  fierce  business  competition  emphasizes  the  law 
of  the  survival  of  the  fittest.  Business  success  amid  mercan- 
tile giants  and  huge  capacities  shows  the  possession  of  these 
qualities,  and  Mr.  Scheib  is  therefore  to  be  congratulated  on 
the  present  growth  and  steadily  increasing  proportions  of 
his  enterprise. 


prepared  to  meet  the  demands  for  the  highest  artistic  forms 
and  the  best  material.  The  prices  are  worthy  of  the  same 
careful  comparison  as  the  workmanship  which  distinguishes 
the  goods  manufactured  and  jobbed  by  Mr.  Scheib.  They 
comprise  pier,  mantel,  cheval  and  bar  mirrors,  and  looking- 
glass  plates  of  every  description.  The  catalogue  for  1891-2, 
a  handsomely  illustrated  quarto,  contains  many  admirable 
designs,  sound  in  artistic  taste  and  finished  with  rare  skill. 
They  comprise  mirrors  of  all  kinds,  toilet,  cabinet,  mantel, 
sideboard,  hall-stand  and  bar  mirrors,  in  all  varieties  of 
setting,  if  the  term  may  be  used,  the  framework  in  all  cases 
being  of  a  high  degree  of  finish  and  in  all  woods.  Special 
designs  are  furnished,  and  those  who  in  the  city  fail  to  call 
on  this  firm  for  anything  in  the  mirror  line  make  a  mistake. 
The  business  of  the  firm  is  carried  on  at  46  and  48  South 
Canal  street,  formerly  at  27  East  Lake.  The  premises  con- 
sist of  one  floor  for  salesroom  and  offices,  50x150  feet  in 
area.  The  factory  is  located  in  another  building,  and  Mr. 
Scheib  has  all  he  can  do  to  find  room  for  the  development 
of  his  rapidly  increasing  business.  He  employs  twenty  people, 
and  his  trade  extends  all  over  the  United  States,  at  whole- 
sale only.  He  employs  five  traveling  salesmen,  whose 


M.  WALKER  &  CO. 

There  are  none  among  Chicago's  dealers  in  realty  that 
enjoy  a  larger  measure  of  public  confidence  than  Mr.  M. 
Walker,  the  head  and  active  co-partner  of  -the  firm  of  M. 
Walker  &  Co.,  Iicen3ed  real  estate  and  loan  brokers,  whose 
admirable  offices  are  en  suite  918  Chamber  of  Commerce 
building.  Mr.  Walker,  although  a  young  man,  has  had  quite 
an  extended  experience  in  handling  and  dealing  in  real  property 
and  negotiating  loans,  and  brings  to  bear  upon  the  business  a 
full  knowledge  of  its  every  detail.  Acreage  and  subdivision 
property  is  handled,  the  firm  having  under  their  control  large 
blocks  situated  at  Stony  Island  and  Jackson  Park  and  which  are 
being  disposed  of  at  low  prices  and  satisfactory  terms.  When 
desired,  houses  will  be  erected  to  suit  purchasers  of  lots,  and 
terms  made  for  payment  in  monthly  or  other  stated  install- 
ments. The  firm  also  takes  charge  of  estates  for  non-resident 
owners  and  does  a  general  real  estate  business,  buying,  selling 
and  exchanging  city  and  rural  property  on  commission. 
Mortgages  are  negotiated,  loans  made  on  approved  collateral, 
investments  desirably  placed,  and  real  estate  appraised  for 
owners  and  intending  purchasers.  Mr.  Walker  is  a  native  of 
this  city  and  has  always  resided  here. 


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A.  F.  WITHE. 

Chicago  possesses  some  veryliandsome  pharmacies  indeed. 
We  do  not  know  of  any  city  that  can  boast  of  so  large  a  num- 
ber of  what  we  would  term  thoroughly  first-class  drug  stores, 
One  of  the  most  notable  of  these  is  that  of  Mr.  A.  F.  Withe, 
which  is  known  as  the  I.eiand  Hotel  Pharmacy,  at  the  corner 
of  Michigan  avenue  and  Jackson  street,  and  though  only 
established  in  June  of  the  present  5  ear  Mr.  Withe  has  im- 
ported into  it  an  atmosphere  of  respectability  which  will  before 
long  secure  for  him  the  position  of  one  of  the  leading  pharma- 


in  the  virtues  of  the  "Hog"  brand.  The  proof  of  this  quality 
is  attested  by  severe  tests  to  which  it  has  been  subjected  in 
London,  under  the  direction  of  A.  E.  Casey,  Esq.,  member  ol 
the  Institute  of  Civil  Fngineering,  and  F.  C.  S.  In  addition 
to  this  brand,  Messrs.  Green  &  Co.  import  other  varieties,  and 
also  sell  cements  of  domestic  production.  He  has  built  up 
already  a  fine  trade,  and  supplies  some  of  the  leading  builders 
of  the  city.  Mr.  Wm.  Green  and  Mr.  H.  J.  Kocigers  compri-e 
the  firm.  Mr.  Rodgers  is  a  resident  of  Appleton,  Wis.,  and  is 
a  director  of  the  First  National  Bank  of  that  town.  At  the 
dock  or  stores  of  the  lirm,  at  Nos.  544 
to  554  North  Water  street,  can  be 
found  for  sale  imported  and  domestic 
cement  in  any  quantity  desired.  Mi. 
Green  has,  however,  the  sole  control 
of  the  "  Log"  brand,  which  is  making 
rapid  strides  in  the  favor  of  master 
builders  and  others,  on  account  of  its 
ability  to  resist  any  frost,  however  se- 
vere. The  firm  are  storage  and  general 
warehousemen,  and  their  warehouse 
contains  90,000  feet  flooring  in  a  five- 
story  brick  building.  The  building  is 
perfectly  dry,  and  the  location  is  free 
from  dust  and  smoke. 


cists  of  Chicago.  The  store  is  very  large  and  very  luxuriously 
fitted  up,  and  being  in  the  very  center  of  the  ari  tocratic 
hotels,  controls  a  class  of  trade  which  will  do  credit  to  such  an 
establishment.  Mr.  Withe  makes  a  specialty  of  compounding 
physicians'  prescriptions,  and  his  laboratory,  which  isva  dis- 
tinct department,  is  equipped  with  every  modern  convenience 
and  apparatus  for  this  delicate  work,  and  as  an  extra  precau- 
tion toward  accuracy  he  makes  all  his  own  tinctures  so  as  to 
secure  absolute  purity.  He  carries  a  very  extensive  stock  of 
toilet  requisites  and  fancy  articles  such  as  are  demanded  by 
the  class  of  customers  who  chiefly  patronize  his  store.  He 
also  has  specially  imported  French  perfumes  and  soaps.  The 
store  contains  an  unusually  handsome  soda  fountain,  which  is 
patronized  by  all  the  best  residents  of  the  neighborhood.  Mr. 
Withe  is  a  thorough  chemist  and  graduate.  He  is  registered 
in  the  Illinois  State  Board  of  Pharmacy.  He  is  a  native  of 
Mt.  Clemens,  Michigan,  and  is  a  gentleman  of  much  refine- 
ment and  high  attainments.  He  employs  an  efficient  staff  to 
assist  him  in  his  store. 


WILLIAM  GREEN  &  CO. 

The  firm  of  William  Green  &  Co.,  whose  office  is  1169 
Rookery  building,  and  whose  store  is  at  Nos.  544  and  554 
North  Water  street,  was  established  in  1891  (March',,  in  order 
to  bring  to  the  attention  of  builders  and  others  the  value  of 
the  special  brand  of  Portland  cement  imported  by  Mr.  Green. 
To  the  development  of  this  business  Mr.  Green  brought  the 
experience  of  many  years  in  England  in  the  business,  and  a 
thorough  knowledge  of  his  subject,  combined  with  a  firm  belief 


E.  G.  MINNICK. 
Of  late  years  no  form  of  investment 
has  become  so  popular  with  the  con- 
servative public  as  judiciously  selected 
real  estate.  Just  now  the  market  is 
active,  and  among  those  conspicuous 
in  the  operations  that  are  now  going 
on  is  Mr  E.  G.  Minnick,  general  real 
estate  dealer  and  subdivider  of  city 
and  suburban  property,  whose  office 
is  suite  615,  Chamber  of  Commerce 
building.  He  has  been  thus  employed 
since  1885.  and  the  benefits  conferred 
upon  the  city  through  his  agency  are 
many  and  valuable.  A  broad  gauge 
man  of  comprehensive  views,  identified 
with  Chicago  in  the  best  sense,  he  is 
extremely  liberal  toward  all  who  will 
invest  in  the  soil  in  this  vicinity,  and 
thus  become  permanently  attached  to  this  section.  Mr.  Minnick 
owns  consklerable  tracts  of  real  estate  within  a  few  miles  of  the 
city,  comprising  valuable  and  desirable  lots  at  Englewood, 
where  he  has  21  *A  acres  ;  at  Rogers'  Park,  10  acres  ;  Oaklawn. 
1 73  acres;  Windsor  Park,  20  acres  :  Pleasant  Hill,  So  acres: 
Cheltenham,  21  acres,  and  Auburn,  7  acres.  The  situation  of 
these  subdivisions  are  unquestionably  the  most  delightful  spots 
within  a  short  distance  from  the  Court  House.  Lots  are  now- 
being  sold  at  the  very  lowest  prices,  on  easy  terms,  and.  when 
desired,  houses  will  be  erected  to  suit  purchasers,  and  arrange- 
ments can  be  made  for  payment  by  monthly  or  other  staled 
installments.  This  is  indeed  a  rare  opportunity  for  procuring 
a  profitable  and  charming  home  which  no  industrious  man 
can  afford  to  neglect;  many  have  already  improved  the  chance 
and  are  well  pleased  with  their  investments,  and  we  would  ad- 
vise those  who  are  thinking  of  purchasing  not  to  delay  it  long 
as  the  lots  are  rapidly  selling,  and  ere  long  none  will  be  left 
Mr.  Minnick,  who  was  born  in  Indiana  and  raised  in  Iowa,  k 
a  graduate  of  the  Rush  Medical  College  class.  '71  and  for  a. 
time  was  in  the  active  practice  of  his  profession.  He  has  re- 
sided in  this  city  since  1885,  and  is  well  and  widely  known  a* 
a  staunch  business  man  and  capitalist.  He  has  always  enjoyed 
a  high  reputation  and  the  esteem  and  unbounded  confidence  of 
all  having  dealings  with  him.  Mr  Minnick  is  a  member  of 
the  Odd- Fellows  and  Knights  of  Pythias,  and  has  a  large  circle 
of  friends  and  acquaintances,  and  all  who  come  in  contact  with 
him  cither  socially  or  in  a  business  way  pronounce  him  a  gen- 
tleman in  every  respect,  and  patrons  can  depend  upon  any  and 
all  representations  made  by  him,  and  that  their  interests  will 
always  be  protected. 


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K.  B.  OLSON  &  CO. 

In  reviewing  the  leading  industries  of  the  great  city  of 
Chicago,  the  clothing  interests  naturally  claim  special  atten- 
tion. For  many  years  the  whole  suit  of  clothes  was  made  in 
one  establishment,  but  latterly  the  demand  for  pants  has  in- 
creased faster  than  that  for  whole  suits,  thus  causing  the  es- 
tablishment of  numerous  pants  factories  throughout  all 
sections  of  the  United  States.  In  this  connection,  we  desire 
to  make  special  reference,  in  this  mercantile  review  of  Chi- 
cago, to  the  representative  and  enterprising  firm  of  Messrs. 
K.  B.  Olson  &  Co.,  manufacturers  of  pants  exclusivsly, 
whose  factory  and  office  are  situated  at  741  to  745  Elk  Grove 
avenue.  This  extensive  business  was  established  in  1863  by 
Mr.  K.  B.  Olson,  who  conducted  it  till  1867,  when  Mr.  K. 
C.  Bolstad  became  a  partner,  the  firm  being  known  by  the 
title  of  "K.  B.  Olson  &  Co."  Eventually  in  1887  Mr.  J. 


tions  and  fancy  goods  too  numerous  for  particularization  in 
these  columns.  All  these  goods  are  warranted  the  best  the 
markets  produce  and  are  sold  both  at  wholesale  and  retail 
upon  a  basis  of  easy  payments  such  as  can  hardly  embarrass 
either  retailer  or  consumer  of  the  most  limited  capital. 
Some  idea  of  Mr.  De  Pode's  business  may  be  inferred  from 
the  statement  that  he  has  already  established  thirty  agencies, 
and  his  trade  is  still  annually  growing  in  volume  and  value. 
Mr.  De  Pode  is  of  French  nationality,  and  has  been  a  highly 
respected  resident  of  Chicago  for  the  past  four  years.  Price 
lists  are  sent  to  applicants  and  agents  are  wanted. 


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B.  Nordhem  was  admitted  into  partnership.  All  the  part- 
ners are  thoroughly  practical  and  expert  manufacturers,  and 
possess  an  intimate  knowledge  of  every  detail  of  the  trade 
and  the  requirements  of  jobbers,  dealers  and  a  critical 
public.  They  employ  constantly  about  loo  skilled  hands, 
.and  removed  to  their  present  factory  in  March,  1891,  which  is 
•owned  by  them.  The  factory  is  a  spacious  four-story  building, 
125x52  feet  in  dimensions,  fitted  up  with  modern  machinery 
and  appliances,  operated  by  an  improved  Baxter  steam  en- 
gine. The  capacity  of  the  factory  is  2,000  pairs  of  pants 
weekly.  They  employ  only  the  best  talent  in  their  cutting 
rooms.  Their  pants  have  earned  an  excellent  reputation  on 
their  merits  as  being  among  the  best  made,  most  stylish  and 
reliable  in  the  market.  The  partners  were  all  born  in 
Norway,  but  have  resided  in  Chicago  the  greater  part  of 
their  lives,  where  they  are  greatly  respected  in  trade  circles 
for  their  energy  and  integrity.  During  the  Civil  War  Mr. 
J.  B.  Nordhem  served  for  three  years  in  the  i6th  United 
States  Infantry.  He  was  present  at  several  important  bat- 
tles for  the  cause  of  the  Union. 


ANDERSON  &  HANSON. 

Among  the  practical  expert  painters  and  decorators  in  the 
Hyde  Park  section  of  the  city  is  the  firm  of  Anderson  &  Han- 
son, 273  Fifty-fifth  stree.t,  who  have  had  many  years  experi- 
ence in  the  business,  and  bring  to  bear  a 
full  knowledge  of  everything  pertaining 
to  it.  The  business  they  are  now  conduct- 
ing with  such  marked  ability  and  success 
was  originally  .established  about  seven- 
teen years  ago  by  Mr.  C.  M.  Anderson, 
from  whom  the  present  firm  bought  it 
some  months  ago.  They  have  since  made 
many  improvements  in  the  premises  occu- 
pied, put  in  a  new  stock,  and  are  conduct- 
ing operations  in  a  manner  greatly  re- 
dounding to  their  credit,  and  besides  the 
old  patrons  left  them  by  their  predecessors 
are  adding  many  new  ones.  A  large  stock 
of  goods  is  carried  by  the  firm,  embrac- 
ing paints,  oils,  glass,  brushes,  painters' 
supplies,  and  materials  generally;  also 
wallpapers,  dados,  friezes,  and  handsome 
centerpieces  in  all  the  new  beautiful  styles 
and  designs.  Employing  a  force  of  ten 
skilled  workmen,  Messrs.  Anderson  & 
Hanson  are  prepared  to  enter  into  con- 
tracts for  the  execution  of  paperhanging, 

general  interior  decorating  and  house  painting,  doing  the  very 
best  work  in  the  most  expeditious  manner  at  prices  always  based 
upon  the  principles  of  equity  and  fairness.  Mr.  Axel  Ander- 
son and  Mr.  Chas.  L.  Hanson  were  both  born  in  Sweden. 
They  have  been  in  Chicago  many  years,  and  have  a  wide  repu- 
tation as  expert  skilled  painters,  paperhangers  and  decorators. 


A.  C.   DE   PODE  &  CO. 

There  can  be. but  little  question  but  that  the  introduction 
•of  what  are  known  as  "patent  specialty"  houses  has  proved 
a  boon  to  many  a  housekeeper  of  limited  means.  A  house 
of  this  character  and  one  that  has  a  solid  and  substantial 
standing,  is  the  well-known  concern  of  Mr.  A.  C.  De  Pode 
(trading  as  A.  C.  De  Pode  &  Co.),  whose  headquarters  are  lo- 
cated at  No.  221  Fifth  avenue.  This  enterprise  was  estab- 
lished some  four  years  ago  by  its  present  proprietors,  who 
have  since  met  with  a  success  that  is  the  reward  of  energy, 
ability,  liberal  and  honorable  business  methods.  Mr.  De 
Pode  handles  hardware  specialties,  clothing,  boots,  shoes, 
woodenware,  patent  medicines,  watches,  clocks,  jewelry,  no- 


C.  J.  LARSON. 

In  that  growing  and  ambitious  suburb  of  the  Western  me- 
tropolis, Auburn  Park,  the  passerbv  can  hardly  fail  to  be 
attracted  and  pleased  by  the  energy  and  enterprise  exhibited 
by  Mr.  C.  J.  Larson,  at  the  corner  of  Seventy-ninth  and 
Sherman  streets,  in  his  most  advantageous  display  of  gro- 
ceries, meats,  fruits  and  vegetables.  Mr.  Larson's  premises 
are  large  and  convenient,  and  offer  superior  facilities  for  the 
disposal  and  arrangement  of  his  fine  stock,  facilities  which 
have  been  considerably  improved  by  the  appliances  and  valua- 
ble methods  he  has  introduced.  As  a  consequence,  everything 
here  may  be  relied  on  as  being  in  prime  condition,  as  well  as 
of  high  class  quality.  He  carries  a  full  stock  of  staple  arti- 
cles, canned  goods  in  tin  and  glass,  condiments,  and  table 
delicacies  and  luxuries,  besides  meats,  fruits  and  vegetables 
in  great  variety.  The  latter  are  neatly  arranged  in  front  of 
the  store,  and  form  a  very  attractive  feature  in  their  fresh 
color  and  crisp  condition.  Mr.  Larson  opened  this  store  in 
1889,  and  has  now  the  finest  establishment  of  the  kind  in 
Auburn  Park,  and  does  a  trade  whose  ramifications  extend  to 
all  parts.  He  is  a  native  of  New  York,  but  came  here  in 
1881.  His  knowledge  of  his  chosen  avocation  is  perfect,  and 
with  his  abundant  resources,  influential  connections  and  supe- 
rior organization,  he  would  appear  to  be  but  entering  upon  a 
career  whose  future  contains  promise  of  the  most  brilliant 
character.  Mr.  Larson  is  widely  known  and  greatly  es- 
teemed, not  alone  within  the  lines  of  this  important  trade,  but 
by  a  wide  circle  among  the  community  generally. 


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WEST. 


BLUE   ISLAND  AVENUE   CLOTHING   HOUSE. 

The  novel  location  and  the  well-known  business  of  the  Blue 
Island  avenue  clothing  house,  makes  it  proper  that  it  be  men- 
tioned here.  It  occupies  the  best  business  site  in  the  section 
of  the  city  in  which  it  is  located,  being  at  the  junction  of  Blue 
Island  avenue,  Loomis  and  Eighteenth  streets.  This  business 
has  been  established  eighteen  years,  and  is  one  of  the  most 
popular  in  the  West  side  district.  The  store  has  been  at  the 
present  location  three  years,  in  which  time  the  business  has 
been  greatly  augmented.  The  proprietor  is  Mr.  A.  Silha,  and 
he  has  made  a  great  success  of  his  enterprise,  and  is  worthy  of 
the  congratulations  of  his  numerous  friends.  He  carries  a 
very  large  and  complete  stock  of  clothing  for  men's  and  boy's 
wear,  including  everything  in  this  line;  the  stock  consists  of 
ready  made  suits  of  tweed,  woolen,  cashmere,  cheviot,  worsted 
and  other  line  goods,  also  a  confplete  line  of  furnishing  goods, 
neckwear,  shirts,  collars,  cuffs,  etc.  In  addition  to  these  he 
has  a  fine  assortment  of  trunks,  valises,  etc.  lie  make.s  a 
specialty  of  fine  custom  work,  and  carries  a  very  select  line  of 
patterns  of  the  latest  importation.  The  store  is  very  large 
and  attractive,  and  has  a  frontage  of  75  feet  on  Blue  Island 
avenue,  and  loo  feet  on  Eighteenth  street.  It  has  a  beautiful 
plate  glass  front,  and  substantial  and  artistic  furnishings.  Mr. 
Silha  employs  three  clerks,  and  has  a  large  and  appreciative 
patronage.  Mr.  Silha  was  born  in  Bohemia,  Austria,  and  has 
lived  in  Chicago  twenty-five  years.  lie  is  an  active,  progres- 
sive business  man,  and  is  making  a  great  success.  He  has 
numerous  friends,  and  is  regarded  in  the  highest  esteem  by  all 
who  know  him.  His  business  methods  are  above  question, 
and  his  customers  not  only  continue  to  come  to  him.  but  con- 
sider it  a  pleasure  to  recommend  the  house  to  their  friends. 


ROBT.   ROBERTSON. 

In  the  mechanic  arts  there  is  no  branch  of  more  impor- 
tance than  sanitary  plumbing  and  gaslitting.  This  work  has 
to  be  performed  in  almost  every  house  erected  in  our  city, 
and  for  the  health  and  comfort  it  is  more  than  important  that 
this  feature  in  the  construction  of  a  building  should  be  both 
carefully  and  well  performed.  Health  and  happiness,  nay, 
sometimes  life  and  death  depend  in  a  great  measure  on  how 
this  work  is  executed,  and  too  much  care  cannot  be  exercised 
in  selecting  those  to  be  intrusted  with  your  sanitary  plumbing 
contract.  Among  the  more  recently  established,  yet  none 
the  less  reliable.  West  side  houses  devoted  to  this  industry 
may  be  named  that  of  Mr.  Robert  Robertson,  plumber,  gas- 
fitter  and  sewer  builder,  No.  844  \V.  Harrison  street.  This 
business  was  founded  in  1891,  and  almost  from  the  establish- 
ment of  the  business  the  present  proprietor  has  ably  con- 
ducted the  affairs  of  the  enterprise  alone.  His  business  now 
demands  the  employment  of  several  skilled  assistants,  who 
are  selected  with  care  as  to  their  ability  and  knowledge  of 
the  trade.  Estimates  are  furnished  and  contracts  completed 
for  the  fitting  up  of  dwellings  and  public  buildings  in  all 
that  pertains  of  sanitary  plumbing  and  practical  gasfitting, 
satisfaction  being  guaranteed  in  every  instance.  Mr. 
Robertson  is  a  native  of  Dundee,  Scotland,  and  has  resided 
in  Chicago  for  the  past  eleven  years,  prior  to  engaging  in 
business  on  his  own  account,  being  favorably  identified  with 
the  well-known  Chicago  plumbing  house  of  Messrs.  Hamb- 
lin  &  McDonald.  He  is  a  regular  licensed  plumber,  and  a 
member  of  the  Journeymen  Plumbers'  Association  and  Scot- 
tish Clans  of  America. 

BUSHNELL  LUMBER  &  MILL  CO. 

In  the  manufacture  of  sash,  doors,  blinds,  etc..  Chicago  has 
better  facilities  than  any  other  city  in  the  United  States.  In 
this  connection  we  desire  to  refer  especially  to  the  reliable  and 
successful  Bushnell  Lumber  &  Mill  company,  whose  yard  and 
plaining  mill  are  situated  on  Clybourn  place  bridge.  This 
business  was  established  originally  by  Mr.  H.O.  Sherman,  who 
was  succeeded  by  H.  O.  Sherman  &  Sons,  and  in  1889  by  the 
Sherman  &  Bushnell  Company.  Eventually  the  present  Bush- 


nell Lumber  &  Mill  Company  was  organized  in  1890,  the  pro- 
prietors being  Messrs.  Jas.  !•'.  Bushnell,  A.  T.  Bushnell  and  E. 
A.  Lord.  The  partners  are  thoroughly  practical  manufacturers 
and  lumber  men,  fully  conversant  with  every  detail  of  the  trade. 
and  the  requirements  of  builders  and  contractors  They 
occupy  a  spacious  yard,  and  their  mill  is  a  commodious  two- 
story  brick  structure,  40x75  feet  in  dimensions.  The  planing 
mill  is  fully  supplied  with  the  latest  improved  wood  working 
machinery  and  appliances,  operated  by  a  loo-horse  power 
steam  engine  Seventy-five  skilled  workmen  are  employed, 
who  turn  out  extensively,  lath,  shingles,  sash,  doors,  blinds, 
mouldings,  frames  and  all  kinds  of  mill  work.  Everything  in 
the  way  of  dimension  lumber,  dressed  lumber,  flooring,  sidings, 
etc  ,  is  executed  to  order,  and  every  facility  is  at  hand  for  turn- 
ing out  work  promptly  and  in  the  best  manner.  They  promptly 
furnish  estimates  fur  all  kinds  of  inside  woodwork.  The  trade 
is  chiefly  local,  and  they  have  furnished  their  materials  for  sev- 
'eral  of  the  finest  buildings  latterly  erected  in  Chicago.  The 
partners  are  all  natives  of  Chicago.  They  are  highly  esteemed 
in  trade  circles.  The  telephone  call  of  the  house  is  4725. 


J.   i.  SCHIMEK. 

The  popular  pharmacy  now  owned  and  controlled  by  Mr. 
J.  I.  Schimek,  at  547  Blue  Island  avenue,  has  always  main- 
tained a  high  reputation  for  pure  drugs  and  fresh  medicines. 
It  was  established  thirteen  years  ago  by  Mr.  R.  Schiffbauer.  in 
whose  employ  Mr.  Schimek  acquired  the  sound,  practical 
rudiments  of  his  profession,  and  his  ultimate  purchase  of  the 
pharmacy  he  now  presides  over,  was  in  1885.  Mr.  Schimek  is 
a  young  man,  born  in  this  city,  a  regular  graduate  of  the  Chi- 
cago College  of  Pharmacy,  and  a  thoroughly  educated  drug- 
gist and  apothecary.  The  store  is  attractive,  and  in  its  fittings 
and  furnishings  very  complete.  In  size  it  is  15x30  feet  in 
dimensions,  and  the  stock  carried  embraces  pure,  fresh  drugs, 
chemicals,  pharmaceuticals,  all  the  requisites  for  the  toilet,  the 
standard  proprietary  remedies  of  known  merit,  surgical  appli- 
ances, trusses,  etc.  The  strictest  attention  is  paid  to  com- 
pounding of  physicians'  prescriptions,  which  are  always  pre- 
pared in  the  most  accurate  and  prompt  manner,  under  the 
immediate  supervision  of  Mr.  Schimek.  The  patronage  of  the 
establishment  is  of  the  most  substantial  character,  and  each 
succeejing  yeir  is  steadily  growing. 


A.  ARENSON. 

Mr.  A.  Arenson  dealer  in  hardware,  tinware,  carpenters' 
tools  and  stoves,  has  been  established  at  No.  427  \V.  Har- 
rison street  since  1890.  The  store,  which  is  stocked  with  au 
At  grade  of  goods,  occupies  the  ground  floor  of  a  two-story 
brick  building  and  covers  an  area  of  2,000  square  feet,  hav- 
ing a  frontage  on  Harrison  street  of  25  feet.  Mr.  A. 
Arenson,  the  present  genial  proprietor,  is  sole  agent  on  the 
West  side  for  the  world  renowned  Garland  stoves  manufact- 
ured by  the  Michigan  Stove  Co.  This  well-known  make 
has  never  been  eclipsed  and  is,  considering  its  many  advan- 
tages over  inferior  manufactures,  the  very  cheapest  in  the 
market.  This  brand  cannot  be  recommended  too  highly — and 
the  satisfaction  it  has  given  to  so  many  housewives  will  bear 
out  all  that  has  been  said  in  its  behalf.  Mr.  Arenson  em- 
ploys four  able  assistants,  who  are  accommodating  and  cour- 
teous. He  is  a  native  of  the  former  Kingdom  of  Poland, 
and  has  resided  in  the  Garden  City  of  the  West  about  ten 
years.  The  success  which  he  has  attained  as  merchant  is 
directly  attributable  to  his  close  attention  to  business,  to  his 
ever  ready  courtesy  and  affability  and  to  the  pleasant  methods 
which  he  employs  to  win  friends  and  patrons.  He  advertises 
his  goods  very  largely  and  believes  in  sharing  the  profits, 
which  he  nets  through  the  agency  of  others,  with  them.  In 
other  words  he  invests  a  certain  percentage  of  his  net  profit, 
accrued  to  him  by  advertising,  in  advertising.  That  he  is 
decidedly  awake  to  the  exigency  of  the  hour  is  further  proven 
by  the  great  esteem  that  all  his  rivals  and  competitors  hold 
for  him,  and  they  constantly  praise  his  methods. 


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THE  E.  JENNINGS  CO. 

Among  Chicago's  varied  branches  of  industry  must  be 
specially  mentioned  the  large  establishment  of  The  E.  Jen- 
nings Co. ,  leading  manufacturers  in  the  world  of  sleeping, 
parlor  and  dining  car  furnishings.  Chicago  is  the  great 
natural  center  of  the  principal  railroads  of  the  United  States 
and  Canada;  it  is  the  best  shipping  point  on  the  continent, 
and  decidedly  the  best  place  to  locate  such  an  important 
manufactory  as  is  this.  The  business  was  started  in  1865  by 
Mr.  E.  Jennings,  who  was  originally  located  at  92  \V. 
Madison  street.  'As  the  trade  developed,  repeated  enlarge- 
ments of  facilities  were  necessitated,  and  in  1882  the  present 


I'ullman,  Wagner  and  other  palace  sleeping  and  dining  car 
companies.  The  company  also  are  proprietors  of  the 
"Oriental  Laundry,"  splendidly  equipped  with  all  the  latest 
laundry  machinery,  including  many  improved  appliances. 
Here  is  headquarters  for  all  the  laundry  business  of  the  great 
I'ullman  Palace  Car  Co.,  as  also  for  the  leading  hotels,  the 
principal  steamer  lines,  restaurants,  shirt  factories,  etc. 
The  office  and  the  delivery  room  are  on  the  ground  floor, and 
are  100x100  feet  in  dimensions.  A  visit  here  will  reveal 
the  magnitude  of  the  Oriental's  business.  The  wash  houses 
are  in  the  rear,  and  this  is  emphatically  the  tinest  and  best 
organized  laundry  in  the  city,  doing  the  finest  and  most 
elaborate  work,  all  linen  being  rendered  absolutely  pure, 
clean  and  sweet.  The  company  has  branch  laundries  and 
offices  in  Kansas  City.  Mo.,  and  Louisville,  Ky.,  owning  its 
premises  in  those  cities.  It  is  progressive  and  vigorous, having 
the  benefit  of  such  able  and  judicious  guidance  as  that  of 
President  Jennings,  whose  success  is  well  deserved,  being 
based  on  the  sure  foundation  of  merit,  and  the  keen  insight 
as  to  what  is  best  adapted  to  and  most  needed  by  the  modern 
and  palatial  American  vestibule  trains  and  dining,  sleeping, 
anil  parlor  cars 


extensive  premises  were  erected  by  McMillan  liros.  a  cost  of 
over  $100,000.  They  are  palatial  in  outfit  and  appointments, 
and  present  the  handsomest  architectural  appearance  of  any 
building  on  \V.  Madison 'street.  The  present  company  was 
formed  in  1886,  and  has  a  paid  up  capital  of  $400,000.  Mr. 
E.  Jennings  is  the  president  and  treasurer,  and  Mr.  Goerge 
A.  Follansbee,  the  secretary.  Mr.  Jennings  is  a  respected 
and  popular  business  man,  noted  for  his  sound  judgment 
and  marked  executive  abilities,  and  is  the  recognized  leading 
authority  in  these  branches  of  skilled  industry.  The  premises 
are  at  309  to  405  \V.  Madison  street,  six  stories  and  base- 
ment in  height,  and  100x200  feet  in  dimensions.  They  are 
constructed  in  the  most  substantial  manner  of  pressed  brick. 
All  the  modern  improvements  have  been  introduced,  includ- 
ing elevators,  speaking  tubes,  electric  light,  steam  heat, 
telephone,  etc.  I'pwards  of  125  skilled  hands  are  employed 
in  the  various  departments,  engaged  in  the  manufacture  of 
such  specialties  as  berth  curtains,  lambrequins,  mattresses, 
window  curtains  with  embossed  leather  trimmings, and  spring 
rollers,  chair  covers,  pillow  covers,  pillow  slips,  sheets  and 
napkins,  tablecloths,  waiters'  jackets,  aprons  and  caps,  etc. 
The  company's  goods  are  all  of  the  choicest  materials  and 
best  workmanship,  and  of  the  most  popular  and  approved 
patterns,  meeting  the  most  advanced  requirements  of  the 


THE  MORSE  CHOCOLATE  CO. 

Prominent  among  the  new,  but  promising  institutions  of  our 
great  city,  is  The  Morse  Chocolate  Company,  manufacturers 
of  liquid  chocolates  at  Nos.  So  and  82  Illinois  street.  The 
company  is  composed  of  some  of  the  most  substantial  business 
men  in  the  city,  with  C.  K.  Pasdeloup,  president;  \V.  W.  Wyatt 
vice-president  and  treasurer;  Newton  Morganroth,  secretary 
and  manager;  Artie  Brucker,  superintendent.  They  were  incor- 
porated this  year  with  a  capital  stock  of  $100,000,  and  occupy 
a  factory  50x100  feet  at  the  above  numbers.  The  deli- 
cious beverage  made  from  chocolate  and  the  many  other  uses  it 
is  put  to,  in  %  pound  and  I  pound  jars,  needs  no  cooking  or 
grating,  and  is  ready  for  use  at  a  moment's  notice,  makes  it  an 
important  industry,  and  one  which  is  rapidly  increasing.  The 
Morse  Chocolate  Company  is  composed  of  live,  energetic  busi- 
ness men  who  are  pushing  their  goods  to  a  front  rank  in  the 
mirket,  and  under  the  superintendence  of  so  experienced  a  man 
as  Artie  Brucker,  they  cannot  help  but  succeed.  At  present 
they  manufacture  four  chocolate  syrups,  and  are  fitting  their 
manufactory  for  more  extensive  operations.  The  excellence 
of  their  goods  is  attested  by  the  already  large  and  constantly 
increasing  trade,  extending  rapidly  over  this  section  and  var- 
ious parts  of  the  United  States.  It  is  the  intention  of  the 
company  to  use  nothing  but  the  purest  ingredients,  and  with 
the  facilities  at  their  command  they  are  sure  to  succeed. 


HENRY  J.  AFF. 

This  city  has  a  great  many  houses  engaged  in  the  manufact- 
ure of  wagons,  carriages,  etc  ,  and  many  of  them  are  represen- 
tative and  do  a  thriving  business.  One  of  the  old  established 
and  reliable  houses  of  this  kind  is  that  conducted  by  Mr. 
Henry  J.  Aff,  at  082  to  686  CTybourn  avenue.  Mr.  Aff  estab- 
lished this  business  sixteen  years  ago,  and  by  close  application 
and  persistent  effort  has  succeeded  in  building  up  a  business 
that  is  meritorious  and  extensive.  He  owns  the  building  he 
occupies  for  business  purposes,  which  is  a  two-story  brick 
structure,  25x100  feet  in  dimensions.  Here  he  manufactures 
all  kinds  of  carnages,  wagons  and  trucks  for  all  uses.  Mr. 
Aff  has  had  a  long  and  practical  experience  in  this  business, 
and  brings  his  skill  to  bear  in  producing  vehicles  of  the  best 
grade,  using  only  the  best  seasoned  materials  in  their  construc- 
tion, and  employing  only  skilled  workmen  for  all  branches  of 
the  trade.  He  employs  a  number  of  first-class  workmen  and 
personally  superintends  the  work.  The  patronage  of  this  house 
is  large,  although  mostly  local  in  character,  many  of  the  cus- 
tomers being  leading  business  houses  in  various  quarters  of 
the  city.  Mr.  Aff  is  well  known  in  this  city  as  a  careful  pains- 
taking business  man  of  rare  energy  and  integrity,  and  he  has 
numerous  friends  in  all  sections.  He  was  born  and  reared 
here  and  in  character  is  above  reproach. 


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D.  W.  BURROWS. 

Mr.  D.  W.  Burrows,  the  efficient  and  popular  general 
agent  for  the  Pennsylvania  Kire  Insurance  Company  and 
the  Insurance  Company  of  North  America,  has  had  a  most 
successful  career  in  this  city,  culminating  in  his  appoint- 
ment as  general  agent  of  the  two  companies  mentioned, 
for  Cook  county.  The  fact  that  these  immense  interests  are 
placed  entirely  in  his  hands  by  the  management  of  these 
companies,  speaks  eloquently  for  the  business  tact  and  en 
ergy  displayed  by  Mr.  Burrows  in  the  conduct  of  his  busi 


Tiess.  Mr.  Burrows'  experience  has,  however,  been  of  the 
most  complete  character.  He  successfully  acted  as  agent  for 
these  companies  in  other  states,  and  is  perfectly  conversant 
with  all  the  details  of  their  management.  Besides  this  fact,  it 
should  be  noted  that  Mr.  Burrows  represents  two  of  the  most 
prominent,  as  well  as  the  most  successful  companies.  '1  he 
Pennsylvania,  which  was  established  in  1825.  has  become  a 
proverb  for  its  security  and  strength,  while  the  Insurance  Co. 
of  North  America,  with  its  "hoary  antiquity"  of  nearly  a 
century — it  was  founded  in  1792 — has  become  a  synonym  for 
strength  and  conservative  government.  Mr.  Burrows  is  a 
member  of  the  Board  of  Fire  Underwriters,  and  all  the  prin- 
cipal clubs  of  the  city.  He  is  also  the  secretary  of,  and  a 
large  stockholder  in  the  Chicago  &  Naperville  Stone  Co.  He 
is  a  native  of  Plymouth,  N.  H.,  and  has  been  in  Chicago  for 
a  number  of  years.  Mr.  Burrows  gives  the  most  careful 
attention  to  the  details  of  the  business,  all  the  agents  for  Cook 
county  reporting  to  him,  he  having  the  sole  control  of  that  ter 
ritory  for  both  companies.  Such  prominent  firms  as  Case  & 
Co.,  Geo.  C.  Clarke  &  Co.,  and  Geo.  M.  Harvey  &  Co.,  rep- 
resent, locally,  the  above  named  sterling  companies  Of  the 
Western  department,  with  offices  at  Erie,  Pa.,  it  may  be  noted 
that  J  F.  Downing  &  Co.  are  the  general  managers,  with 
whom  are  associated  George  Talcott  and  Charles  H.  Barry. 


JAC.    ELIAN. 

Although  a  comparatively  young  firm,  having  only  been  es- 
tablished a  year,  the  hardware  store  of  Mr.  Jac.  Elian  is  one 
deserving  our  special  attention.  Located  as  it  is,  at  149  Cly- 
bourn  avenue,  in  the  midst  of  a  populous  section  of  the  North 
Side,  it  has,  from  the  start,  enjoyed  a  very  liberal  and  substan- 
tial patronage.  Mr.  Elian  has  always  believed  that  what  is 
worth  doing  at  all  is  worth  doing  well,  and  it  is  on  this  motto 
that  he  has  been  rewarded  by  the  success  which  has  fallen  to 
his  lot.  The  store  is  25x60  feet  in  dimensions  and  very  hand- 
some and  fitted  with  every  modern  convenience  and  appliance 


for  the  successful  prosecution  of  the  trade.  The  stock  is  well 
kept  and  thoroughly  well  selected.  It  is  displayed  on  the  first 
floor,  while  the  basement  consists  of  a  workshop.  This  stock 
comprises  a  fine  assortment  of  stoves  and  ranges,  builders'  and 
and  shelf  hardware,  carpenters'  and  mechanics'  tools,  pocket 
and  table  cutlery,  bird  cages,  tinware,  hollowware,  enamel 
ware,  general  house  furnishing  goods  and  everything  that  is 
kept  in  a  first-class  hardware  store.  A  specialty  is  made  of  the 
order  trade,  in  the  way  of  all  kinds  of  galvanized  iron  work, 
tin  and  copper  work,  gutters,  spouts,  ventilators  and  copper 
work  for  bar  rooms,  as  well  as  drip  pans,  sinks,  etc.  Estimates 
are  furnished  for  all  work  if  desired,  and  contracts  taken,  and 
the  prices  charged  for  all  work  and  jobbing  and  repairs  are 
very  reasonable.  Mr.  Elian  is  a  gentleman  of  middle  age,  and 
a  native  of  Germany. 

ROBERT  MAURER. 

The  leading  importer  of  and  dealer  in  musical  merchandise 
on  the  North  side,  is  unquestionably  Mr.  Robert  Maurer, 
whose  place  of  business  is  at  384  E,  Division  street,  corner 
Franklin  street.  Mr.  Maurer  has  been  established  in  this 
business  since  1884,  and  is  well  known  as  one  of  the  best 
informed  dealers  in  music  and  musical  merchandise.  He  has 
occupied  his  present  beautiful  store  since  1890,  being  formerly 
located  at  425  E.  Division  street.  Mr.  Maurer  carries  a  full 
stock  of  all  kinds  of  wooden  musical  instruments  and  small 
string  instruments,  zithers,  violins,  flutes,  guitars,  man- 
dolins, accordions,  harmonicas,  etc.,  making  a  specialty  of 
zithers  and  zither  music,  which  he  imports,  having  the  finest 
instruments  that  have  ever  come  to  Chicago.  Mr  Maurer 
carries  in  stock  genuine  Italian  and  German  strings  for  all 


kinds  of  string  instruments,  making  his  leader  fine  zither 
strings.  All  kinds  of  music  is  carried,  but  it  is  as  an 
importer  of  zither  music  that  Mr.  Maurer  most  excels,  and  is 
best  known.  He  is  a  player  of  this  most  delicate  and  sym- 
pathetic instrument,  of  great  skill  and  ability.  Hisca'alogues 
of  zither  music  are  the  finest  ever  published  in  the  United 
States,  containing  about  1 50  pages,  and  special  care  is  given 
to  selecting  music  for  customers.  The  patronage  of  this 
house  is  extensive,  patrons  from  all  over  the  country  sending 
many  orders  to  Chicago  by  mail.  The  store  is  elegantly  titled 
up  and  arranged,  and  is  well  patronized  by  the  music  loving 
public.  Mr.  Maurer  is  a  native  of  Germany,  and  has  resided 
in  Chicago  for  seven  years,  being  engaged  in  business  ever 
since  coming  to  the  city. 


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THE  MIDLAND    DESK     MANUFACTURING    CO. 

A  progressive  and  one  of  the  most  reliable  houses  in  this 
section  of  Chicago,  actively  engaged  in  the  manufacture  of 
desks  and  office  furniture,  is  that  of  The  Midland  Desk  Manu- 
facturing Co.,  whose  factory  and  office  are  at  82  to  S8  Fulton 
street.  This  business  was  established  in  1889  by  Messrs 
Anton  and  Julius  Clemetsen,  and  Charles  Miller,  the  two 
former  being  practical  and  expert  cabinet  makers,  fully  ac- 
quainted with  every  detail  of  this  useful  industry,  and  the  re- 
quirements of  the  most  critical  patrons.  They  occupy  for 
manufacturing  purposes  15,000  feet  of  floor  space,  fully 
equipped  with  the  latest  improved  wood-working  machinery, 
tools  and  appliances,  operated  by  steam  power.  Here  35  to 
so  skilled  hands  apj  employed,  and  the  trade  of  the  firm  ex- 
lends  throughout  the  entire  United  States.  They  manufact- 
ure exclusively  desks  and  office  furniture  to  order.  Carefully 
selected  lumber  and  fittings  are  utilized,  and  the  goods  turned 
out  are  unrivaled  for  elegance  of  design,  workmanship  and 
finish.  Their  roll-top  desks  are  general  favorites  wherever 
introduced,  and  the  prices  quoted  for  all  goods  are  extremely 
moderate.  Messrs.  Anton  and  Julius  Clemetsen  and  Charles 
Mi'ler  were  born  in  Norway,  They  are  honorable  and  enter- 
prising business  men,  who  have  secured  a  liberal  and  influen- 
tial patronage  in  this  valuable  industry,  and  the  demand  for 
the  firm's  goods  is  steadily  increasing  owing  to  the  excellence 
of  the  product  and  the  honorable  and  straightforward  method 
of  the  proprietors  under  whose  able  and  experienced  manage- 
ment the  trade  is  bound  to  increase. 


LORANG,  ANDERSON  CO. 

One  of  the  maufacturing  concerns  especially  worthy  of  men- 
tion is  the  Lorang,  Anderson  Co.,  manufacturers  of  musical  in- 
struments. The  business  to  which  this  company  has  succeeded 
was  established  in  1889  by  Lorang  &  Anderson.  In  1890  the 
company  was  duly  incorporated  with  an  ample  cash  capital,  and 
with  Mr.  G.  Nelson  as  president  and  treasurer,  and  A.  Wecen 
secretary.  The  company  manufactures  guitars  and  mandolins 
exclusively,  being  the  only  firm  manufacturing  these  instruments 
exclusively  in  the  city.  The  company  does  an  extensive  busi- 
ness; they  employ  a  large  force  of  skilled  workmen,  and  have  a 
capacity  of  about  800  instruments  per  month.  The  heads  of 
the  company  are  practical  and  skilled  instrument  makers,  and 
bring  to  bear  the  results  of  many  years' experience  on  their 
work.  They  occupy  the  top  floor  of  the  building  at  145  On- 
tario street  as  a  factory,  and  have  the  room  equipped  with  all 
needful  machinery.  They  have  a  floorspace,  25x125  feet.  This 
company  make  a  specialty  of  the  manufacture  of  a  bridge 
and  string  adjuster  the  patent  for  which  is  owned  by  the  firm, 
and  which  is  coming  into  extensive  use.  This  house  is  well 
patronized  and  is  favorably  known  in  the  business  world. 
The  officers  are  gentlemen  of  sterling  worth,  and  are  appre- 
ciated in  leading  trade  circles.  They  are  both  natives  of 
Sweden. 

J.  SIDNEY  VILLERE  &  CO. 

Mr.  Villere  established  himself  in  business  as  an  architect 
in  Chicago  three  years  ago  in  the  Major  block  on  La  Salle 
street,  and  in  May,  iSyi,  moved  to  his  present  well  lighted  and 
capacious  offices  on  the  sixth  floor  of  the  McCormick  block  at 
southeast  corner  of  Randolph  and  Dearborn  streets.  He  has 
mostly  devoted  himself  to  residential  architecture  of  all  kinds 
A  little  book  published  by  him  in  1891,  is  called  "Villere's 
Model  Homes."  By  possessing  this  book,  every  man  may  be 
his  own  architect,  as  it  gives  to  each  design,  a  complete  first 
and  chamber  floor  plan  besides  the  elevation  plan,  as  well  as 
the  cost  of  each.  In  fact,  it  will  pav  any  one  to  communicate 
with  him  before  building  a  suburban  residence.  The  book  in 
question  is  practically  a  standard  work,  and  a  sort  of  encyclo- 
paedia of  new  residences,  as  it  embraces  every  possible  arrange- 
ment of  rooms.  Mr.  Villere  is  himself  a  native  of  New 
Orleans,  his  family  being  the  oldest  in  that  city  and  one  of  his 
ancestors.  General  Villere,  having  rendered  conspicuous  ser- 
vice in  the  war  of  1814. 
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McDONOUGH  &  WALKER. 

The  above  firm  established  their  business  in  1889.  Both 
are  young  men,  and  are  thoroughly  practical  and  conversant 
with  all  the  details  of  the  printing  business  in  its  every  depart- 
ment, and  by  their  energy  and  enterprise  have  built  up  a  large 
and  flourishing  trade.  The  establishment  is  located  at 
236  South  Water  street  and  is  well  equipped  with  every- 
thing requisite  for  doing  all  kinds  of  printing,  and  be- 
sides new  fonts  of  type  and  all  the  necessary  appliances 
there  are  several  printing  presses,  while  skilled  workmen  are  reg- 
ularly employed  in  the  different  departments.  All  kinds  of  book 
and  job  printing  is  done,  while  a  specialty  is  made  of  illustrated 
catalogues  and  grocers'  billheads.  Messrs.  McDonough  and 
Walker  are  very  popular,  have  many  influential  friends, 
and  enjoy  a  very  liberal  patronage.  Business  continues  to 
grow  and  increase,  and  about  the  establishment  there  is  always 
a  scene  of  busy  activity. 

S.  S.    BORDEN. 

A  representative  commission  house  in  this  city  is  the  one 
owned  by  the  above-named  gentleman,  at  228  South  Water 
street.  It  was  originally  established  by  Foster  &  Borden 
November,  1879  In  January,  1891.  Mr  S.  S.  Borden  suc- 
ceeded to  the  business,  aijd  the  house  has  since  its  establish- 
ment won  the  highest  rating  in  mercantile  circles.  Mr.  ISorden 
solicits  consignments  of  country  produce,  especially  of  butter, 
eggs  and  poultry,  foreign  and  domestic  fruits,  while  ample 
facilities  are  at  hand  for  receiving  and  shipping  the  products 
dealt  in,  eight  able  clerks  and  three  delivery  wagons  being 
constantly  employed.  Mr.  Borden,  being  well  informed  as  to 
the  needs  of  the  public,  has  won  his  success  and  prosperity 
through  his  commendable  efforts  to  supply  the  wholesale  trade 
with  the  most  satisfactory  goods.  He  is  a  gentleman  of  middle 
age,  a  native  of  New  York,  and  a  prominent  member  of  the 
Produce  Exchange.  • 

JEROME  PLANKINTON. 

Among  the  surveyors  in  this  city  it  is  very  safe  to  say  that 
none  have  become  more  prominent  or  achieved  greater  dis- 
tinction in  the  profession  than  Mr.  Jerome  Plankinton,  who 
occupies  a  suite  of  offices,  23  and  24,  in  the  building,  88  La 
Salle  street.  Mr.  Plankinton  is  a  gentleman  in  the  prime  o( 
life,  and  was  born,  brought  up  and  educated  in  Philadelphia. 
He  has  had  a  valuable  experience  in  his  profession,  and  during 
the  twenty-two  years  he  has  been  in  the  city  has  done  consid- 
erable work  as  a  city  and  county  surveyor,  and  in  every  in- 
stance the  best  satisfaction  has  been  expressed.  While  he 
gives  his  attention  to  surveying  in  the  country,  he  makes  a 
specialty  of  city  lots  and  suburban  tracts,  and  of  the  laying  out 
of  building  lots  in  the  subdivisions.  In  his  business  Mr. 
Plankinton  displays  remarkable  energy  and  ability,  and  his 
services  are  always  in  demand.  He  has  a  large  circle  of 
acquaintances  in  the  city,  and  is  held  in  high  esteem  as  a 
useful  business  man  and  citizen,  and  is  liked  by  all  who  come 
in  contact  with  him  in  any  way. 


B.  CURTIS  &  CO. 

There  are  no  more  prominent  and  reliable  business  houses 
in  the  city  of  Chicago  than  the  enterprising  commission 
house  of  Messrs.  B.  Curtis  &  Co.  of  Room  8,  No.  226  La 
Salle  street.  This  lirm  although  comparatively  young  is 
doing  an  immense  business,  which  is  constantly  increasing. 
They  do  a  general  commission  business,  making  a  specialty 
of  grain  and  provisions,  and  are  members  of  the  Chicago 
Board  of  Trade,  employing  two  assistants  in  their  regular 
business.  The  firm  is  composed  of  Mr.  B.  Curtis  and  Mr. 
W.  1).  Governs,  both  of  whom  are  live,  energetic  young 
men  who  pay  strict  and  close  attention  to  all  business 
entrusted  to  them  and  have  splendid  reputations  in  all  com- 
mercial and  financial  circles.  Their  offices  are  handsomely 
fitted  and  arranged  for  the  convenience  of  their  rapidly  in- 
creasing business. 


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^^WEST. 


FRED  SEEGER  &  CO. 

The  lovers  of  a  good  cigar  in  Chicago  are  particulatiy 
fond  of  the  brands  manufactured  by  Mr.  Fred  Seeger&Co., 
whose  establishment  is  located  at  79  N.  Clark  street.  This 
business  was  established  twelve  years  ago  by  the  Lauben- 
heimer  Bros.,  who  sold  their  interest  to  Mr.  Fred  Seeger, 
now  the  sole  proprietor,  some  years  ago.  Mr.  Seeger  is  a 
progressive  and  popular  business  man.  He  does  not  wait 
for  something  to  turn  up,  but  is  always  on  the  alert,  and 
accomplishes  results  that  speak  well  for  his  future.  He  has 
a  large  retail  store  and  employs  twenty-three  skilled  cigar- 
-.lakers  in  his  factory.  The  store  is  large  and  elegantly 
ted  up,  anc"  ;*  ..locked  with  a  superior  line  of  cigars, 
tobacco,  pipes,  cigarettes,  smokers'  supplies,  etc.  The  fac- 
tory, in  the  rear,  is  large  and  commodious;  every  arrange- 
ment for  convenience  is  made;  and  the  celebrated  brands  of 
cigars  made  by  Mr.  Seeger  are  manufactured  from  carefully 
selected  tobacco.  His  ten  cent  brands  are  as  follows : 
"  Reconstruction, "  "  Flor  De  Nelson, "  "  Principes, "  "  La  Co- 
rona" and  "Hilda".  The  five  cent  brands  are,  "Sensation," 
"  Louisa"  and  "Henry  Clay".  Mr.  Seeger  makes  a  specialty 
of  the  wholesale  box  trade,  in  which  he  has  a  large  custom. 
This  gentleman  is  a  native  of  Milwaukee,  Wis.  ;  he  has 
resided  in  Chicago  a  number  of  years  and  is  held  in  high 
esteem,  both  socially  and  among  business  men. 


MINER  &  LOWE. 

There  is  no  more  popular  hay.  grain  and  feed  house  on  the 
North  side  than  that  of  Messrs.  Miner  &  Lowe,  whose  estab- 
lishment is  located  at  the  corner  of  Clybourn  and  Webster 
avenues.  The  business  of  this  house  was  established  twelve 
years  ago  by  Chas.  Grevenor,  and  was  later  changed  to 
Grevenor  and  Icefield,  then  to  E.  B.  Chapman  &Co.,  who 
were  succeeded  in  j8gi  by  the  present  firm.  The  premises 
occupied  are  25x60  feet  in  dimensions  and  are  admirably 
adapted  to  the  business;  they  are  fitted  with  every  appliance 
for  convenience  and  utility.  All  kinds  of  hay,  grain,  feed 
and  flour  are  handled,  both  wholesale  and  retail,  and  a 
general  commission  business  is  also  done.  The  stock  carried 
is  very  complete,  the  oats,  corn,  shorts,  etc.,  being  the 
finest  obtainable ;  while  the  shipments  on  consignment  are 
very  large.  The  business  done  is  extensive,  the  house  having 
many  patrons,  both  among  producers  and  consumers.  The 
proprietors  of  this  establishment  are  young  men  of  pro- 
nounced business  ability,  and  have  made  a  reputation  of  a 
high  order  for  themselves  as  business  men  and  merchants. 
Mr.  R.  L.  Miner  was  born  at  Arlington  Heights,  111.,  and 
Mr.  E.  E.  Lowe  at  Kankakee,  this  state;  both  are  well- 
known  and  highly  respected  in  leading  business  and  social 
circles. 


R.   P.  BRAUN. 

The  vocation  of  the  pharmacist  is  unquestionably  a  highly 
important  one  in  any  and  every  community,  for  upon  his 
care  and  skill,  almost  as  much  as  upon  that  displayed  by 
the  medical  profession,  oftentimes  depends  the  physical 
welfare,  nay,  the  life  or  death  of  the  sick  and  ailing. 
Among  the  favorably  known  druggists  in  this  section  of  the 
Western  metropolis  may  be  mentioned  the  name  of  Mr.  R. 
P.  Braun,  whose  elegant  and  attractive  store  is  located  at 
the  Southwest  corntr  of  Wentworth  avenue  and  Thirty-first 
street.  He  established  this  pharmacy  in  iSSi,  and  has  since 
been  deservedly  accorded  the  recognition  of  the  medical  profes- 
sion and  the  liberal  patronage  of  the  general  public.  The  store 
is  spacious  and  commodious,  and  is  made  attractive  by  its 
unique  imitation  marble  floor,  neat  show  cases  and  orna- 
mental counters,  and,  in  fact,  is  fitted  up  with  every  con- 
venience, especially  as  regards  its  prescription  department. 
The  stock  of  drugs  includes  everything  usually  needed  in 
the  trade,  consisting  of  pharmaceutical  preparations,  patent 
medicines,  physicians'  supplies,  and  fine  perfumery  and  such 
fancy  articles  as  are  usually  found  in  a  first-class  pharmacy. 
Mr.  Braun  is  an  expert,  conscientious,  thorough  pharmacist, 
who  thoroughly  understands  the  business,  and,  being  duly 


qualified  and  registered,  he  may  be  relied  on  for -the  exact, 
scientific  compounding  of  physicians'  prescriptions  and 
family  recipes,  while  his  charges  are  moderate.  Mr.  Braun 
was  born  in  Illinois,  has  been  a  lifelong  resident  of  Chicago, 
and  is  regarded  as  an  honorable  member  of  the  useful  fra- 
ternity to  which  he  belongs. 


LARSON   BROS. 

A  novel  and  most  useful  industry  is  the  manufacture'of  rugs, 
by  a  weaving  process,  using  new  or  old  material  from  carpets  at 
the  discretion  of  the  buyer.  Larson  Brothers,  at  No.  283  Wells 
street,  are  the  sole  manufacturers  of  the  celebrated  Universal 
rugs  and  mats  and  have  a  very  extensive  establishment  at  the 
above  number,  occupying  three  rooms,  each  20x30  feet  in  size, 
on  the  ground  floor.  They  have  in  constanc  operation  fi  e 
weaving  machines,  and  employ  eight  experienced  hands  to  care 
for  their  large  and  increasing  trade.  They  make  a  specialty 
of  manufacturing  rugs  to  order  in  any  desired  width  from  one- 
half  a  yard  up  to  four  yards  and  in  any  desired  length.  The 
firm  is  composed  of  Mr.  E.  C.  Larson  and  Mr.  C.  M.  Larson, 
the  latter  being  the  manager  and  a  practical  workman  of  many 
years' experience.  Born  in  Chicago,  they  possess  all  that  energy 
which  makes  their  business  such  a  popular  success. 


GUNDERSON   BROS. 

An  enterprising  and  energetic  firm,  in  the  line  of  hay. 
grain,  coal,  coke  and  wood,  is  that  of  Gunderson  Bros.,  of 
Nos.  554  and  556  W.  Lake  street.  This  firm  was  established 
three  years  ago  by  the  present  proprietors,  E.  S.  &  G.  C. 
Gunderson,  at  the  corner  of  Erie  and  Ashland  avenue,  but 
their  trade  increased  to  such  an  extent  that  they  were  com- 
pelled to  move  to  their  present  commodious  quarters,  about 
two  years  ago.  They  carry  a  large  stock  of  everything  in 
their  line,  and  do  a  wholesale  and  retail  business.  Their 
yards  are  50x150  feet  in  size,  and  are  well  covered  with 
coal,  wood  and  hay  sheds.  They  employ  three  yard  men, 
and  have  three  teams  for  the  prompt  delivery  of  orders. 
Their  office,  20x15  feet  in  size,  is  conveniently  fitted,  and 
arranged  for  the  management  of  their  immense  trade.  Both  of 
the  Messrs.  Gunderson  are  young  men,  born  in  Chicago  and 
possessed  of  all  the  enterprise  characteristic  of  the  city. 
They  are  honest,  industrious  and  entitled  to  their  liberal 
patronage. 

E.  E.  JOHNSON. 

Among  those  of  our  carpenters  and  builders  who  are  well 
acquainted  with  Western  methods, — a  very  necessary  knowl- 
edge in  this  industry, — -Mr.  E.  E.  Johnson  occupies  a  very 
prominent  place,  his  experience  dating  back  to  1863.  It 
was  not,  however,  until  1876  that  he  began  his  present  busi- 
ness, on  the  corner  of  May  and  Randolph  streets,  and  which 
succeeded  so  well  that  he  purchased  the  spacious  premises, 
311  YV.  Lake  street,  where  he  is  now  located,  and  transferred 
his  plant  in  1887.  These  in  turn  grew  too  small  for  the 
prosecution  of  his  rapidly  expanding  trade,  and  he  has  been 
compelled  to  erect  an  addition  this  season,  to  accommodate 
new  plant  and  more  employes.  Mr.  Johnson  builds  resi- 
dences on  contract,  manufactures  doors  and  window  screens  to 
order,  takes  contracts  and  furnishes  estimates  for  repairs  of 
all  kinds,  shingles  houses,  barns,  etc.,  and  performs  the 
work  of  a  general  jobber  in  the  carpentering  and  house 
building  line  with  promptness  and  accuracy.  He  employs 
a  dozen  skilled  workmen  and  personally  supervises  every 
detail  of  the  business  with  the  eye  of  an  experienced  and 
practical  tradesman.  He  is  a  native  of  New  York  city,  and 
when  but  eighteen  years  of  age  removed  West  to  Joliet,  III., 
where  he  was  engaged  in  the  same  avocation  for  some  years, 
prior  to  coming  to  this  city.  Mr.  Johnson  is  a  middle  aged  gen- 
tleman, with  that  pleasing  presence  that  denotes  the  suc- 
cessful business  man,  and  is  a  thoroughly  accomplished 
builder,  who  is  held  in  the  warmest  respect  for  his  sturdy 
integrity  and  goodness  of  heart,  as  well  as  for  his  ability 
and  mechanical  acquirements. 


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T.  W.  &  C.   B.   SHERIDAN. 

Printing  of  all  kinds  continues  to  increase  beyond  all 
comparison  with  the  progress  in  other  industries,  and  in  its 
particular  line  is  one  of  the  greatest  industries  of  the  age. 
Necessarily  the  supplies  for  the  different  branches  of  the  art 
form  an  important  part,  and  none  more  so  than  the  supplies 
for  book  binderies.  One  of  the  oldest  firms  in  this  line  in 
the  country  is  that  of  T.  W.  &  C.  B.  Sheridan,  established 


In  1835  as  manufacturers  of  paper  cutters' and  book  binders' 
machinery,  making  a  specialty  of  binders'  wire.  Although 
the  headquarters  of  the  firm  are  in  the  East,  they  long  since 
appreciated  the  fact  that  Chicago  was  the  great  central 
metropolis  of  the  West,  and  established  a  branch  agency  at 
N'o.  413  Dearborn  street.  The  line  of  goods  manufactured 
and  carried  by  this  concern  are  absolutely  standard  and  of 
the  best  made.  They  include  everything  in  the  line  of  book 
binders'  machinery  and  supplies,  and  the  firm  can  quote 
prices  favorable  to  any  one  desiring  anything  in  their  line 
.that  will  call  upon  them  or  address  them. 


THOMAS   BLAKE. 

There  is  nothing  which  add  so  much  to  the  metropolitan 
•character  of  a  city  as  her  well  stocked,  thoroughly  appointed 
and  ably  managed  livery  stables.  In  such  connection  we 
make  due  reference  to  the  livery  and  undertaking  establish- 
ment of  Mr.  Thomas  Blake,  located  at  229  W.  North  avenue, 
and  which  is  one  of  the  most  popular  and  well  patronized  in 
this  section  of  the  city.  This  house  has  been  in  existence 
six  years  and  Mr.  Blake  is  a  practical,  experienced  gentle- 
man in  this  important  line  of  business,  and  can  furnish  the 
latent  and  most  artistic  designs  in  caskets  and  funeral  furni- 
ture of  every  description.  He  is  at  all  times  prepared  to 
take  charge  of  funerals,  from  the  moment  of  death  until  in- 
terment, and  no  house  is  better  prepared  to  conduct  funerals 
in  an  effcient  manner  and  at  such  low  prices.  The  offices 
are  connected  by  telephone  No,  4774  and  all  orders  are 
promptly  attended  to  day  or  night.  The  stable  is  nearly  new 
and  well  arranged,  in  which  accomodation  is  afforded  for  some 
thirty  or  forty  horses,  and  here  are  some  of  the  most  stylish 
equipages  for  rent  and  hire,  for  business  or  pleasure.  Horses 
are  boarded  by  the  day,  week  or  month.  Mr.  Blake  is  a 
young  man,  born  and  raised  in  the  city  and  a  straightforward 
reliable  business  man  and  a  highly  popular  citizen. 


A.  A.  CAMP3ELL. 

A  good  reliable  practical  plumber  is  one  of  the  most  use- 
ful business  men  that  a  great  center  can  possess,  as  on  the 
faithful  execution  of  every  datail  of  his  work  depends  the 
sanitary  condition  of  many  of  its  buildings.  Mr.  A.  A. 
Campbell,  whose  fine  premises  are  well  located  at  No.  842 
W.  Madison  street,  is  one  of  these  experienced  and  skillful 
tradesmen,  whose  past  successes  and  whose  present  reputa- 
tion equally  attest  the  superiority  of  his  work.  The  business 


was  begun  six  years  ago  by  Messrs.  Campbell  &  Co.,  the 
style  being  changed  to  Messrs.  Jacobs  &  Campbell  in  1886, 
and  in  August,  1888,  the  proprietorship  devolved  solely  upon 
the  present  head  of  the  establishment.  He  is  of  Scotch  de- 
scent, but  born  in  the  United  States,  and  has  an  intimate 
knowledge  of  the  requirements  of  the  best  class  of  the  west- 
ern trade.  He  employs  a  staff,  which  averages  twenty  in 
number,  all  carefully  selected  for  their  superiority  in  the 
branches  of  the  industry  for  which  they  are  engaged,  and  over 
every  process  of  the  work  Mr.  Campbell  keeps  a  watchful  eye, 
thereby  insuring  the  accurate  and  faithful  completion  of 
every  contract.  He  carries  a  large  stock  of  the  finest  gas 
fixtures  and  sanitary  plumbing  materials,  which  includes 
every  article  in  various  styles  that  can  be  required  in  the 
comprehensive  business.  Mr.  Campbell  pays  particular  at- 
tention to  ventilating,  and  has  a  great  advantage  over  his 
confreres  in  thoroughly  understanding  the  laws  which  govern 
this  scientific  branch,  his  advice  being  considered  of  the 
highest  value  in  the  solution  of  vexed  problems  arising  where 
a  supply  of  pure  air  has  to  be  obtained  under  the  most 
difficult  conditions.  Mr.  Campbell  has  secured  and  retained 
the  warm  esteem  of  a  large  circle  in  all  classes  of  society. 
Mr.  Campbell  has  filled  contracts  for. plumbing  some  of  the 
largest  buildings  in  the  city,  among  them  are  100  buildings 
on  Dickey  avenue,  for  H.  C.  Van  Schaack  &  Co.,  forty- 
eight  buildings  corner  Kedzie  avenue  and  Central  Park 
boulevard  for  Anderson  Bros. ,  and  an  apartment  building  of 
forty-three  flats  at  the  corner  of  Cottage  Grove  and  Bowen 
avenues. 

J.TRIGGS  &  CO. 

The  oyster  and  fish  market  of  J.  Triggs  &  Co.,  occupies 
the  entire  ground  floor  and  basement,  30x70,  of  the  two-story 
brick  building  at  No.  102  W.  Adams  street.  The  market  is 
fitted  up  with  marble-topped  counters  of  oak  finish.  Every- 
thing is  kept  scrupulously  neat  and  clean  and  the  establish- 
ment presents  a  most  attractive  appearance.  Oysters  of  all 
kinds  are  kept  on  hand  in  season,  and  the  largest  variety  of 
fish  and  shell  fish  can  be  found  there  at  all  times.  Game  of 
every  description  is  also  kept  on  hand  in  season.  This 
market  has  the  reputation  of  keeping  the  best  and  freshest  on 
hand  at  all  times,  as  well  as  the  largest  variety,  and  prices 
are  as  low  as  can  be  found  in  the  city.  Mr.  John  Triggs,  the 
sole  proprietor,  was  born  in  England,  but  has  resided  in 
Chicago  for  the  last  twenty-five  years.  He  opened  the  market 
early  in  1867,  and  has  gained  an  excellent  patronage  of  the 
best  class.  Eleven  assistants  are  constantly  employed  and  four 
teams.  The  promptest  and  most  courteous  attention  is  paid 
to  customers.  A  branch  establishment  is  also  run  at  No. 
785  S.  Halsted  street,  and  those  living  in  that  vicinity  will 
find  it  fully  equal  in  every  respect  to  the  main  market. 


S.   M.   RANDOLPH. 

Chicago,  with  its  many  elegant  public,  and  private  struct- 
ures, whose  towering  tops  rise  skyward,  is  the  home  of 
some  of  the  best  architects  that  live  to-day  ;  and  of  all  of 
these  none  take  precedence  over  that  veteran,  Mr.  S.  M. 
Randolph,  who  nearly  forty  years  ago  united  his  destinies 
with  that  of  the  great  metropolis  of  the  West.  Mr.  Randolph 
has  too  wide  a  reputation  to  need  mention  in  this  article, 
suffice  it  to  say,  he  has  superior  facilities  for  furnishing  designs 
plans  and  specifications  for  every  description  of  work.  'His 
office  at  room  38  in  the  Marine  building,  corner  of  Lake  and 
La  Salle  streets,  are  handsomely  furnished  and  equipped  with 
all  conveniences  for  his  staff  of  draughtsmen  and  assistants. 
.Mr.  Randolph  enjoys  a  very  liberal  patronage,  not  only  in 
Chicago,  but  in  all  parts  of  the  West,  lie  designed  many  of 
the  leading  buildings  in  the  city  and  enjoys  the  confidence 
of  the  builders  and  public  at  large.  Mr.  Randolph  is  a 
native  of  New  Jersey,  but  has  been  a  resident  of  Chicago, 
with  slight  intermission,  since  1854.  He  served  with  gal- 
lantry in  the  Board  of  Trade  battery  during  the  war,  and  is 
popular,  both  in  commercial  and  social  circles. 


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TROPOL1SOFTHE 

—  WEST. 


EMIL  LAITSCH. 

The  business  of  the  undertaker  has  during  past  twenty  years 
received  such  advancements  in  its  methods  that  from  a  trade  it 
has  become  a  profession,  exacting  from  those  who  would  be 
successful  in  its  practice  qualifications  and  acquirements  little 
dreamed  of  before.  Among  the  numerous  exponents  of  this 
science  in  Chicago  none  take  precedence  over  Mr.  Emil  Laitsch, 
undertaker  and  embalmer  at  No.  171  North  avenue,  near  Hal- 
sted  street.  A  quarter  of  a  century  ago  the  present  proprietor's 
father  established  this  enterprise,  and.  keeping  abreast  of  the 
times,  did  a  very  large  business.  He  handed  it  over  to  his  son 
in  May  of  18^9,  changing  the  firm  name  from  George  to  Emil 
Laitsch.  At  his  quarters  Mr.  Laitsch  carries  a  complete  line 
of  coffins,  caskets,  burial  cases,  shrouds,  grave  clothes,  etc.,  and 
furnishes  carriages  and  everything  in  connection  with  a  funeral. 
He  is  a  practical  embalmer,  a  graduate  of  the  Industrial  Em- 
balming school  of  the  class  of  1883,  and  is  also  a  member  of  the 
Illinois  and  the  Chicago  Undertakers'  Association,  also  .of  the 
Chicago  Mutual  Aid  and  Benefit  Society.  Mr.  Laitsch  is  a 
native  of  (  hicago,  well  and  favorably  known,  and  possessed  of 
that  tact  and  discretion  so  essential  in  a  funeral  director.  He 
has  a  large  business,  which  is  increasing,  and  no  one  envies 
him  the  success  his  efforts  have  earned. 


W.   P.  ALLRICH. 

This  excellently  conducted  business  house  first  opened  its 
doors  to  the  public  under  the  management  of  Mr.  Allrich 
some  three  years  ago,  and  constitutes  to-day  the  best  estab- 
lishment of  the  kind  in  this  section  of  the  city.  The  finely 
equipped  store  occupied,  at  No.  446  West  Harrison 
street  has  an  area  of  25x125  feet,  provided  with  a 
large  refrigerator  for  the  preservation  of  meats  and  is 
fitted  up  in  the  most  approved  style  with  every  con- 
venience and  appliance.  He  deals  in  all  kinds  of  fresh, 
salt  and  smoked  meats,  beef,  veal,  mutton,  lamb,  pork, 
hams,  bacon,  lard,  sausage,  fish,  oysters,  poultry,  etc.,  and 
is  enabled  to  guarantee  that  all  meat  products  purchased 
over  his  counters  are  in  every  instance  fresh  and  in  a  whole- 
some condition.  The  stock  in  all  departments  is  at  all 
times  ample  to  meet  all  demands,  and  Mr.  Allrich  is  zeal- 
ously engaged  in  maintaining  the  high  reputation  his  goods 
have  gained  in  the  community.  Several  competent  assist- 
ants are  employed,  a  steady  active  trade  is  enjoyed,  derived 
from  the  best  classes  of  customers,  and  two  delivery  wagons 
are  kept  busy  in  filling  orders.  He  is  a  young  man,  a 
native  of  New  York  state  and  highly  regarded  in  mercantile 
circles;  and  under  his  able  management  his  widely  known 
and  progressive  establishment  remains  permanently  prosper- 
ous and  successful,  and  is  steadily  growing  in  volume  and 
importance. 

F.   S.   BROWN  &  CO. 

One  of  the  most  successful  and  active  firms  in  Chicago, 
engaged  in  the  construction  of  bridge,  masonry  and  founda- 
tions, is  that  of  Messrs.  F.  S.  Brown  &  Co.,  whose  office  is 
located  in  the  Counselman  Building,  room  92.  The  co-part- 
ners, Messrs.  F.  S  Brown  and  Frank  Ericksen ,  first  commenced 
business  in  Milwaukee,  Wis.,  in  1887.  In  1888  they  removed 
to  Chicago,  where  they  have  since  built  up  a  liberal  and  influ- 
ential patronage,  principally  with  railroad  companies.  They 
make  a  specialty  of  the  construction  of  railroad  bridges, 
masonry  and  heavy  foundations,  and  also  deal  largely  in  rough 
and  dressed  stone  Their  quarries,  which  are  well  equipped 
with  all  modern  appliances,  and  have  an  area  of  40  acres,  are 
situated  at  Stone  City,  Iowa.  They  employ  from  60  to  loo 
men  at  their  quarries,  and  from  50  to  lO'j  men  on  their  con- 
tract work.  Thev  have  done  a  targe  amount  of  work  for  the 
following  companies  to  the  entire  satisfaction  of  the  officials, 
viz.:  Illinois  Central  R.  K.,  Chicag  >,  Madison  &  Northern, 
•  Tiicago  &  Eastern  Illinois,  Chicago.  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul, 
Chicago  &  Western  Indiana  K.  R.,  Belt  Railway  of  Chicago, 
Calumet  Terminal  Railway,  and  other  Western  railroads. 
Estimates  and  plans  are  promptly  furnished  for  all  kinds  of 


masonry  and  railroad  work  at  the  lowest  possible  prices,  con- 
sistent with  the  best  material  and  superior  workmanship. 
Their  work  is  highly  indorsed  by  eminent  civil  engineers  and 
experts,  and  is  unrivaled  for  strength,  solidity  and  reliability. 
Their  specialty  is  masonry  constructed  of  "Anamosa"  stone 
from  their  famous  quarries  at  Stone  City,  Iowa,  which  has 
been  indorsed  by  the  U.  S.  Govt.  engineers  as  unexcelled  for 
qualities  required  in  building  stone.  This  stone  has  been  in. 
use  about  thirty  years.  F.  S.  Brown  &  Co.  opened  their  Gold 
Hill  ()uarry  in  1887.  Their  output  has  been  as  follows: 
1887,  593  carloads;  iSSS,  1644  car  oads;  1889,  1920  carloads; 
1890,  2248  carloads.  Their  business  is  increasing  from  year 
to  year  and  has  compelled  them  to  open  a  second  and  still  more 
extensive  quarry  (Crescent  Ouarry),  which  will  be  in  full  oper- 
ation in  the  spring  of  1892.  Mr.  thrown  was  born  in  Bangor, 
Maine,  while  Mr.  Ericksen  is  a  native  of  Norway,  and  resides 
at  Anamosa,  Iowa,  four  miles  from  the  quarries.  They  are 
honorable  and  energetic  business  men  who  undertake  the 
construction  of  the  most  difficult  masonry  foundations,  and  • 
no  more  reliable  contractors  and  engineers  can  be  found  in 
the  ranks  of  the  profession.  Mr.  Brown  was  for- 
merly engaged  as  civil  engineer  on  the  Chicago,  Mil- 
waukee &  St.  1'aul  railway,  and  is  a  popular  member  of  the 
Western  Society  of  Civil  Engineers.  He  is  also  a  prominent 
Royal  Arch-mason  and  Knight  Templar  and  is  connected  with 
other  philanthropic  societies  in  the  city. 


A.   HENSEL. 

Prominent  among  the  houses  on  the  North  side,  success- 
fully engaged  in  the  wallpaper  and  painting  business,  is  W. 
A.  Hensel's,  135  Clybourn  avenue,  with  residence  at  1651 
Melrose  street  (Lake  View).  His  store  has  long  been  a 
popular  center  for  purchase  of  wall  paper  among  the  resi- 
dents of  this  district.  It  is  now  twelve  years  since  he 
established  himself  on  this  street,  and  he  has  occupied  the 
present  site  for  six  years.  The  premises  are  centrallv 
located  and  comprise  the  ground  floor  and  basement,  25x60 
feet  in  dimensions,  of  a  three-story  brick  building.  The 
place  is  neatly  fitted  up  with  every  possible  convenience  for 
the  successful  carrying  on  of  the  business,  and  the  stock  is 
large  and  comprehensive,  showing  excellent  judgment  in 
its  selection.  It  comprises  the  latest  patterns  and  styles  of 
imported  and  domestic  wall  papers,  also  paints,  oils,  glass, 
putty,  colors,  artists' materials  and  everything  that  is  usually 
to  be  found  in  a  first-class  store  of  this  kind.  He  is  a  middle- 
aged  gentleman  and  a  native  of  Germany,  having  been  in 
Chicago  twenty  years,  and  now  enjoys  the  reputation  of 
being  one  of  the  most  straightforward  men  in  his  line  of 
business. 

HENRY  CORRELL. 

A  shoe  store  on  the  West  side  that  has  attracted  much  notice 
of  late  is  that  of  Mr.  Henry  Correll,  of  379  W.  Indiana  street, 
and  too  much  cannot  be  said  in  favor  of  the  very  estimable 
and  straightforward  manner  in  which  Mr.  Correll  has  conducted 
his  business  during  the  five  years  since  he  has  been  established. 
He  gives  an  honest  value  for  a  moderate  price  and  will  not  sell 
anything  that  he  cannot  absolutely  guarantee.  His  store  con- 
tains everything  from  fine  to  medium  grades  of  footwear,  and 
is  so  complete  and  comfortable  in  its  appointments  that  it  is  a 
pleasure  to  have  any  dealings  there  Men's,  women's,  misses' 
and  children's  boots  and  shoes  are  here  to  be  found  in  all  sizes, 
as  well  as  slippers  and  rubbers,  from  the  daintiest  satin  ball 
slipper  to  the  more  substantial  article,  which  contributes  so 
much  to  man's  domestic  comfort.  Mr.  Correll  lays  himself 
out  especially  for  custom  work,  and  has  always  given  satisfac- 
tion, as  he  employs  only  the  most  skilled  help  and  uses  only 
the  very  best  materials.  In  every  case  he  acts  on  the  princi- 
ple that  he  wants  to  see  a  customer  a  second  time,  and  so  his 
conscience  always  travels  side  by  side  with  his  business.  He  is 
a  native  of  Ireland  and  lived  some  years  in  Toronto,  and  since 
his  residence  in  Chicago  has  made  many  valued  friends  in  the 
community. 


METROPOLIS  OF  THE 


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J.    CHILDS. 

There  is  no  iine  of  trade  so  important  to  the  public  gen- 
erally as  is  that  which  provides  us  with  what  we  eat,  and 
the  most  important  of  these  is  the  one  that  supplies  us  with 
meat.  It  is  a  gratifying  fact  to  say  that  Chicago  is  favored 
with  one  of  the  finest  markets  in  the  land.  We  refer  to  that 
of  Mr.  J.  Child  of  Nos.  25  and  27  Rush  street.  This  mar- 
ket was  established  in  1868  by  William  Boalch,  and  the 
pre-ient  proprietor  purchased  it  twelve  years  ago,  since  which 
time  it  has  been  the  foremost  market  in  that  part  of  the 
city.  It  occupies  handsome  plate  glass  fronted  store  4ox 
90  feet  in  dimensions,  and  is  elegantly  fitted  with  hand- 
some marble  topped  counters,  costing  alone  $4,300.  Two 
ten-ton  refrigerators  are  in  the  rear,  and  a  handsome  fount- 
ain is  in  front  to  preserve  the  freshness  of  the  vegetables. 
Mr.  Childs  keeps  constantly  on  hand  a  large  and  well- 
selected  stock  of  fresh  and  smoked  meats,  fish,  poultry  and 
game  ;  also  a  choice  line  of  green  vegetables, and  the  very  best 
line  of  canned  goods  in  the  market.  To  accommodate  his 
immense  trade,  .Mr.  Childs  employs  eight  assistants  and 
four  teams,  all  being  kept  constantly  engaged  in  supplying 
the  trade.  He  is  a  native  of  England,  and  a  citizen  of  the 
United  States,  having  been  in  Chicago  for  the  past  twenty 
years,  where  he  has  made  a  host  of  business  and  social 
friends,  who  rejoice  in  his  prosperity.  A  visit  to  Mr.  Child's 
meat  market  will  be  a  revelation  to  patrons  of  smaller  con- 
cerns. 


HENRY  J.   BATE. 

Mr.  Henry  J.  Rate  can  boast  of  an  experience  as  a  Phar- 
macist of  which  many  might  be  proud,  for  he  has  been 
thirteen  years  in  the  employ  of  Gale  &  Blocki,  the  well- 
known  Chicago  druggists,  and  was  mostly  engaged  as  head 
clerk  at  their  main  store  and  afterwards  was  chief  clerk  at 
their  Palmer  House  store  for  four  years.  His  present  store, 
at  126  X.  Clark  street,  corner  of  Ohio  street,  was  one  of 
Gale  &  Blocki 's  branch  stores,  and  had  been  for  ten  years 
until  he  purchased  it  in  1889.  The  store  is  25x75  feet  in 
dimensions,  and  is  handsomely  finished  with  dark  wood  fix- 
ture-;, tiled  floor  and  a  massive  and  costly  soda  fountain. 
He  carries  a  very  full  iine  of  drugs,  toilet  articles,  etc.,  and 
also  every  proprietary  medicine  of  any  importance.  He  also 
makes  a  specialty  of  compounding  physicians'  prescriptions, 
which  he  does  with  accuracy  and  dispatch,  and  in  reorder- 
ing a  prescription  it  is  only  necessary  to  telephone  the  num- 
ber of  it,  his  telephone  call  being  3045.  fir.  Bate  carries  a 
very  full  line  of  imported  and  domestic  cigars  and  is  also 
agent  for  the  celebrated  White  Rock  Waukesha  Water.  He 
is  a  native  of  Ontario,  Canada,  and  has  been  in  Chicago  for 
twenty-one  years.  He  graduated  from  the  Illinois  College 
of  Pharmacy,  and  is  a  member  of  the  Illinois  State  Board  of 
Pharmacy,  and  few  men  in  the  city  in  his  profession  are 
more  deservedly  popular  than  he  is. 


JACOB   PICKEL  &  BRO. 

The  development  of  Chicago  has  been  so  rapid  as  to  be 
almost  startling.  The  buildings  are  as  handsome  and  as  sub- 
stantial as  those  of  cities  centuries  in  building,  and  all  this  has 
been  done  in  less  than  a  half  century.  The  business  of  cut- 
ting stone  for  the  beautiful  residences  and  office  buildings  is 
one  that  is  highly  representative  and  growing  steadily,  and  one 
of  the  most  prominent  and  popular  houses  in  this  line  is  the 
subject  of  this  sketch — that  of  Jacob  Pickel  &  Brother,  cut 
stone  contractors,  297  and  299  W.  North  avenue,  corner 
Paulina  street.  This  yard  was  established  about  two  years 
ago  and  business  begun  by  the  Brothers,  Jacob  and  William 
Pickel,  both  experienced  and  practical  stone  cutters.  They 
selected  the  location  for  their  office  and  yards  with  great  care, 
and  have  fitted  them  up  with  every  appliance  and  convenience 
for  the  business;  and  the  business  has  been  a  success  from  the 
outstart.  The  yards  are  75x125  feet,  and  have  a  fine  office 
ami  sheds  for  the  convenience  of  the  workmen  and  business. 


Twenty-five  workmen  are  given  steady  employment,  and  much 
work  has  been  done  in  contracting  for  the  stone  work  for  first- 
class  residence  and  store  buildings.  This  yard  cuts  all  kinds 
of  building  stone  to  order,  but  the  business  has  mostly  been  in 
handling  blue  Warrensburg  stone.  They  have  now  several 
large  contracts  for  the  stone  work  for  fine  private  residences. 
The  business  is  growing  very  rapidly  and  reflects  great  credit 
upon  these  two  bright  young  native  Chicagoans.  who  have 
shown  such  rare  business  ability  and  far  outstripped  older  com- 
petitors. 

LAKE  SHORE  SAND  COMPANY. 

The  Lake  Shore  Sand  Company,  as  its  name  implies,  was 
organized  and  incorporated  four  years  ago  for  the  purpose  of 
dealing  in  sand,  gravel  and  building  materials  of  all  kinds.  Its 
capital  was  $30,000,  and  controlled  by  men  of  -first-class  ability 
and  experience.  The  company  has  been  successful,  and  done 
its  full  share  in  the  development  of  the  city's  building  interests. 
Its  sources  of  supply  are  of  the  best,  and  each  of  them  is  so  near 
the  railroad  or  other  means  of  effective  transportation  as  to  give 
the  greatest  facilities.  The  stone  quarries  are  on  the  Chicago 
&  Alton  railway;  gravel  pits  are  on  the  Baltimore  &  Ohio,  the 
Lake  Shore  &  -Michigan  Central,  the  Pittsburgh,  Fort  Wayne  & 
Chicago,  Chicago  &  Eastern  Illinois,  the  Chicago  &  St.  Paul, 
Chicago  &  Northwestern  railroad  and  also  available  to 
ship  and  boat.  The  company  deals  also  in  brick,  handling 
on  commission  the  finest  qualities  of  faced,  as  well  as  all  the 
grades  of  ordinary  brick.  A  very  fine  quality  of  white  sand 
handled  by  the  Lake  Shore  Sand  Company  comes  from  pits  on 
the  line  of  the  Chicago  &  Rock  Island  railway.  The  company 
deal  in  all  kind  of  street  paving  material.  They  have  yards  in  all 
sections  of  the  city.  They  represent  in  themselves  an  import- 
ant adjunct  to  the  building  trades,  keeping  twenty-five  teams 
and  employing  about  too  men.  In  the  winter  they  cut  ice. 
selling  it  at  wholesale  to  dealers  exclusively.  The  company 
has  a  membership  in  the  Builders'  and  Traders'  Exchange, 
and  is  composed  of  men  foremost  in  industrial  enterprises  and 
above  the  average  in  point  of  business  ability  and  commer- 
cial experience.  The  officers  of  the  Lake  Shore  Sand  Company- 
are  Charles  H.  Stebbins,  president;  J.  S.  Putney,  secretary  and 
C.  R.  Fogg,  treasurer.  The  office  at  room  9,  157  La  Salle 
treet,  is  neatly  furnished  and  has  telephone  No.  5233. 


LAMPRECHT  &  BYRNES. 

There  is  no  part  of  the  city  that  shows  greater  growth  and 
improvement  than  the  West  side.  Nor  is  this  growth  alone  in 
the  extension  of  suburbs  and  additions,  but  there  is  evidenced 
a  general  air  of  improvement  in  every  locality,  in  handsome 
buildings.  Prominent  among  the  best  stores  is  that  of 
Lamprecht  &  Byrnes  of  No.  990  W.  Madison  street,  dealers 
in  dry  goods,  notions,  underwear  and  gents'  furnishing  goods. 
This  establishment,  occupying  the  ground  floor  and  basement 
of  [he  building,  fronting  twenty-five  feet  on  Madison,  and 
extending  back  125  feet,  was  opened  by  Messrs  T.  H.  Lam- 
precht and  P.  J.  Byrnes,  two  years  ago,  and  since  the  first  day 
the  doors  were  opened  this  enterprising  firm  has  met  with 
unusual  success.  The  store  is  one  of  the  most  convenient  in 
the  city,  heated  by  furnace,  has  the  railway  cash  system  and 
every  facility  to  enable  the  ten  salesmen  to  accomodate  the 
rapidly  increasing  trade.  Mr.  Lamprecht  is  a  Dative  of  Brook- 
lyn, N.  Y.,  but  has  resided  in  Chicago  the  past  ten  years  and 
is  well  posted  in  the  dry  goods  business,  having  been  connect- 
ed with  one  of  the  large  Chicago  wholesale  dry  goods  houses 
for  over  eight  years.  Mr.  Uvrnes  is  a  native  of  Cleveland, 
O. ,  and  has  also  resided  in  Chicago  for  ten  years.  He  has 
been  raised  in  the  dry  goods  business,  entering  it  when  four- 
teen years  old,  and  is  at  present  the  representative  of  one  of 
the  largest  Eastern  wholesale  dry  goods  houses  for  the 
states  of  Illinois  and  Wisconsin.  With  the  experience 
these  gentlemen  ave  had,  their  courteous  treatment  of 
their  customers,  and  the  splendid  class  of  goods  they 
carry,  it  is  small  wonder  they  have  been  favored  with  so  large 
a  patrouage. 


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BATTLE  OF  GETTYSBURG  PANORAMA. 

One  of  the  most  famous  battles  in  the  world's  history 
is  that  of  Gettysburg.  This  tremendous  contest  is  admir- 
ably depicted  and  portrayed  in  Chicago  by  the  magnificent 
Panorama  of  the  Battle  of  Gettysburg  located  at  the  corner  of 
YVabash  avenue  and  Hubbard  Court.  This  panorama  was 
painted  in  1883  by  Paul  Philopoteaux.  the  eminent  French 
artist,  and  is  a  splendid  triumph  of  perspective  drawing  The 
visitor,  though  aware  that  lie  is  looking  at  a  building  134  feet 
in  diameter  and  ninety-six  feet  high,  finds  himself  ascending 


is  supplied  with  every  necessary  appurtenance  pertaining  to 
the  production  of  artistic  photography.  .Mr.  Evans  executes 
portraits  in  oil,  pastel,  crayon,  India  ink,  and  water  colors, 
and  gives  particular  attention  to  copying  and  enlarging  old 
pictures.  He  is  a  Canadian  by  birth,  a  resident  of  Chicago 
for  the  past  nine  years,  and  an  authority  on  all  matters  per- 
taining to  photography  in  all  its  branches.  Mr.  Evans  is  a 
prominent  member  of  the  order  of  F.  and  A.  M. 


the  narrow  stairs  in  an  open  country,  stretching  many  miles  in 
every  direction  toward  the  horizon.  The  panorama  is  accurate 
in  every  detail  of  the  landscape,  and  the  spectator  looks  down 
upon  the  dreadful  scenes  of  destruction,  carnage  and  death  of 
the  battlefield  of  Gettysburg.  The  real  snake  fences  and  stone 
walls  are  skilfully  depicted,  and  one  can  almost  hear  the  agoniz- 
ing cry  of  the  rebel  General  Armistead,  as  he  falls  in  the 
moment  of  temporary  victory.  The  dead  and  dying  strew  the 
fatal  field,  and  as  a  whole  and  in  every  particular  the  pano- 
rama fills  the  onlookers  with  awe  and  admiration.  The 
panorama  is  the  property  of  an  incorporated  company  that 
originally  had  a  capital  of  $180,000,  which  has  been  in- 
creased to  $360,000  It  has  already  paid  dividends  01  $430,- 
ooo,  and  the  business  is  under  the  careful  and  energetic 
management  of  Mr.  A.  Henrotin.  The  building  is  heated  by 
steam,  and  is  fitted  with  every  convenience  for  the  comfort  of 
patrons,  and  includes  electric  lights,  ladies'  parlors,  etc. 
Lectures  are  given  every  hour  on  the  picture  of  the  battle. 
The  panorama  is  open  daily,  Sundays  included,  fiom  8  A. 
M.  to  II  P.  M.,  the  prices  being,  .sadults  50  cents,  and  child- 
ren 25  cents. 

EVANS'  ART  GALLERY. 

There  are  many  fine  photographic  studio's  in  this  city 
that  are  worthy  extended  notice  in  our  pages,  and  prominent  _ 
among  these  the  establishment  so  popularly  known  as  Evans' 
art  gallery  deserves  more  than  passing  mention  at  our  hands. 
This  business  was  founded  some  six  years  ago,  and  though 
young  in  comparison  to  many  of  its  contemporaries,  enjoys 
a  reputation  few,  if  any  of  its  competitors  in  this  section 
can  boast  of.  This  is  due  entirely  to  the  artistic  character 
of  the  v.ork  produced.  Mr.  Evans  is  a  thorough  artist,  and 
some  specimens  of  his  handiwork  that  were  shown  us  on 
the  occasion  of  our  visit  were  gems  of  photographic  art. 
He  takes  all  kinds  of  pictures,  and  that  his  prices  are  low  is 
demonstrated  by  the  following  excerpt  from  his  business  card, 
viz.  :  "twelve  cabinets  and  one  panel  $1.50;  twelve  panels 
$2.00."  All  his  other  work  is  executed  at  a  correspondingly 
low  rate,  and  for  fine  photographs  at  reasonable  prices,  we 
unhesitatingly  commend  all  needing  such  to  go  to  Evans'  at 
No.  188  S.  Halsted  street.  The  attractive  studio  occupies 
the  second  floor  of  the  building  at  the  address  indicated,  and 


O.    F.    HARMS. 

There  is  no  branch  of  industry  in  which  such 
rapid  progress  and  improvement  have  been  made 
in  recent  ye,ars  as  in  the  production  of  artistic 
household  furniture  and  one  of  the  oldest  esta- 
blished houses  on  the  North  side  that  keeps  pace 
with  the  times  is  that  of  Mr.  O.  F.  Harms,  105 
C'lybourn  avenue  and  at  262  Larrabee  street. 
This  business  was  established  eighteen  years  ago 
by  Mr.  Harms  on  the  same  street,  and  he  has 
occupied  his  present  store  for  ten  years.  He 
built  and  owns  the  premises,  which  consist  of  a 
handsome  three  story  and  basement  brick  build- 
ing, 33x140  feet  He  occupies  the  ground  floor 
and  basement  for  his  store,  and  here  may  be 
found  at  all  times  a  most  comprehensive  stock 
of  parlor,  library,  dining  room,  bedroom,  hall 
and  kitchen  furniture,  carpets,  mirrors,  bedding, 
upholstery  goods,  etc.;  carpets,  oilcloth,  etc. 
The  prices  charged  by  the  firm  are  all  exceed 
ingly  low,  and  he  sells  either  for  cash  or  on  the 


installment  plan,  which  latter  method  permits  those  of  mode- 
rate circumstances  to  obtain  what  they  want  for  housekeeping 


both  safely  and  easily,  Mr  Harms  is  a  native  of  Germany 
and  has  been  in  Chicago  twenty-three  years.  He  is  esteemed 
on  all  sides  for  his  enterprise  and  just  methods,  and  is  a 
popular  member  of  the  Knights  of  Pythias,  the  Red  Men.  the 
Turner's  Society  and  the  Knights  and  Ladies  of  Honor.  He 
is  a  gentleman  of  middle  age,  and  respected  by  all  who  know 
him  either  socially  or  in  a  business  way. 


S.  KLEIN. 

One  of  the  finest  stocks  of  dry  goods  in  the  western  part 
of  the  city  is  to  be  found  in  the  splendid  store  of  Mr.  Simon 
Klein,  at  Nos.  379,  381  and  383  Blue  Island  avenue,  near 
Fourteenth  street.  It  is  an  old  stand,  in  fact,  the  oldest 
dry  goods  establishment  on  the  street,  Mr.  Klein  having- 
begun  the  business  in  the  year  1873,  and  is  a  place  of  resort 
for  all  who  require  first-class  goods  at  fair  and  reasonable 
prices.  The  store  is  spacious,  having  a  depth  of  forty-two 
feet,  and  its  interior  arrangements  are  of  the  most  perfect 
description,  everything  being  displayed  in  the  most  advan- 
tageous manner,  and  so  conveniently  distributed  that  the 
customer  has  no  difficulty  whatever  in  obtaining  exactly 
what  he  wants.  Dry  goods  form  the  bulk  of  the  large  and 
varied  stock,  and  in  this  great  branch  will  be  found  all  the 
newest  shades  and  patterns,  showing  a  wise  discrimination 
i.i  their  choice,  the  knowledge  of  which  goes  far  to  make 
this  one  of  the  most  popular  houses  in  the  city.  The  carpet 
department  in  the  rear  is  full  of  the  productions  of  the  best 
looms  in  the  world,  offering  a  choice,  both  as  to  quality,  pat- 
tern and  price  that  it  would  be  extremely  difficult  to  dupli- 
cate elsewhere.  Mr.  Klein  also  carries  ;i  full  line  of  shoes 
and  boys'  clothing  of  the  most  fashionable  kinds,  from  the 
most  reputed  makers  and  at  reasonable  prices  considering 
the  quality.  Those  who  have  not  visited  this  first-class  store 
would  do  well  to  call  at  the  first  opportunity.  They  will 
find  every  one  of  the  thirty-five  assistants  most  attentive  and 
polite,  and  may  rely  on  the  statements  made  by  them  as 
exactly  describing  the  goods  they  sell.  Mr.  Klein  has  been 
a  resident  of  Chicago  for  twenty-five  years,  and  is  honored 
and  respected  on  every  hand. 


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M.   N.  SMITH. 

Few  establishments  attract  so  much  attention  at  the  hands 
of  the  general  public  as  a  handsomely  kept,  well  stocked  and 
brilliant  jewelry  store.  None  deserve  this  title  more  than  the 
prosperous  house  of  Mr.  M.  N.  Smith,  dealer  in  watches  and 
jewelry,  at  No.  147  N.  Clark  street.  Mr.  Smith  is  con- 
sidered one  of  the  finest  and  best  practical  jewelers  and  watch- 
makers in  the  city,  where  he  has  resided  for  the  past  seven 
years,  and  a  year  ago  he  started  in  business  for  himself  at  the 
above  location.  He  carries  an  elegant  and  well  selected  stock 
of  watches,  clocks,  jewelry,  precious  stones,  chains,  charms, 
vases,  silverware  and  other  novelties  found  in  first-class 
jewelry  houses.  He  makes  a  specialty  of  gold  and  silver 
watches,  which  he  sells  upon  the  payment  of  $i  per  week. 
He  also  makes  a  specialty  of  fine  repairing  of  all  kinds,  and 
has  two  able  assistants  to  enable  him  to  handle  his  rapidly  in- 
creasing trade.  His  store  is  elegantly  furnished,  and  fitted  with 
all  the  conveniences  and  luxuries  of  a  modern  first-class 
jewelry  palace,  where  dazzling  gems  and  highly  polished 
jewels  make  a  rich  and  handsome  display.  The  store  is  kept 
open  until  9:30  o'clock  every  evening.  Mr.  Smith  was  born  in 
Denmark  and  has  been  a  resident  of  Chicago  for  seven  years. 
He  is  industrious,  honest,  reliable  and  energetic  and  merits 
the  splendid  trade  he  is  having. 


WEST,  ANDRESS  &  CO. 

The  populous  and  fertile  section  of  which  this  city  is  the 
natural  center  gives  her  great  importance  as  a  point  of  dis- 
tribution for  grain  and  country  produce,  while  the  commission 
merchant  is  the  recognized  medium  through  which  such  goods 
are  placed  on  the  market.  A  prominent  and  popular  house 
thus  engaged  is  that  of  Messrs.  West,  Andress  &  Co.,  whose 
business  offices  are  centrally  and  eligibly  located  in  the  Royal 
Insurance  building,  No.  169  Jackson  street.  The  firm  are 
extensive  commission  merchants  in  grain,  seeds,  hay,  produce 
and  provisions,  transacting  business  through  the  medium  of 
the  Board  of  Trade.  They  are  thoroughly  posted  in  all  the 
needs  and  requirements  of  the  commission  interest,  and  among 
the  most  active  and  efficient  trade  representatives  in  Chicago. 
The  business  was  established  by  Messrs.  John  West  and  M. 
S.  Andress  in  1872,  ten  years  later  Mr.  H.  Higgins  being 
admitted  to  an  interest,  when  the  present  firm  style  was 
adopted.  They  are  esteemed  members  of  the  Board  of  Trade, 
active  and  influential  in  promoting  every  movement  calculated 
to  advance  the  well-being  of  that  organization,  and  always 
exercise  that  policy  of  integrity  and  enterprise,  fairness  in 
dealing  and  promptitude  in  closing  transactions  that  render  the 
firm  so  deservedly  popular  in  leading  business  circles. 


ALEX.  H.  GUNN. 

The  rapid  development  of  the  real  estate  market  of  Chicago, 
and  the  rapidly  enchancing  values  of  choice  property,  render 
the  financial  interests  involved  of  paramount  importance. 
Some  of  our  most  prominent  business  men  are  actively  en- 
gaged as  real  estate  agents  and  operators,  prominent  among 
whom  is  Mr.  Alex.  H.  Gunn,  whose  office  is  in  the  New- 
berry  Warehouse  and  Storage  Company's  building  at  79 
Kinzie  street.  Mr.  Gunn  began  business  in  1865  and  con- 
tinued therein  until  1876,  when  he  engaged  in  various  other 
lines.  In  1880  he  was  elected  assistant  secretary  of  the 
Board  of  Trade,  which  office  he  filled  until  1885.  He  then 
resumed  his  former  business,  in  which  he  is  still  actively 
engaged,  being  also  secretary  of  the  Newberry  Warehouse 
and  Storage  Company,  and  having  in  his  charge  the  property 
divided  among  the  heirs  of  the  Newberry  estate.  He 
transacts  all  business  connected  with  real  estate,  such  as 
collecting  rents,  paying  taxes,  superintending  repairs 
and  taking  general  charge  of  the  property  of  non-residents 
and  others  He  also  buys  and  sells  on  commission  and 
negotiates  loans  on  first  mortgages.  His  insurance  facilities, 
too,  are  considerable,  as  he  is  in  touch  with  many  of  the  lead- 
ing companies,  and  can  place  risks  of  all  kinds  at  the  most 


favorable  rates.  Mr.  Gunn  is  a  native  of  New  York,  but  has 
resided  in  this  city  twenty-nine  years,  and  is  one  of  the 
oldest  established  real  estate  men  in  Chicago.  His  long 
experience  in  the  business,  coupled  with  his  intimate  knowl- 
edge of  values  present  and  prospective,  enables  him  to  offer 
superior  facilities  to  investors,  as  well  as  to  those  having 
property  for  sale.  Mr.  Gunn  is  well  and  favorably  known  in 
financial  circles  and  enjoys  the  confidence  and  esteem  of  all 
having  dealings  with  him. 


C.   N.   P.   NIELSEN. 

The  citizens  of  the  West  side  can  be  safely  relied  on  to 
know  what  constitutes  a  good  cigar,  and  they  can  always  get 
just  what  suits  them  at  the  store  of  Mr.  C.  N.  P.  Nielsen, 
manufacturer  of  fine  cigars,  and  dealer  in  tobacco  and 
stationery,  at  335  West  Indiana  street.  Mr.  Nielsen  estab- 
lished himself  in  business  as  a  cigar  manufacturer  at  190 
N.  Carpenter  street  in  1884  and  moved  to  his  present 
store  three  years  ago.  His  store  is  20x40  feet  in  dimensions 
and  is  well  stocked  with  a  full  lire  of  domestic  and  imported 
cigars,  also  tobaccos,  pipes,  smokers'  articles  and  stationery, 
etc.  Among  his  own  make  of  cigars  the  favorite  brands  are 
"La  Mata"  and  "Imperial"  for  10  cent  cigars  and  "Our 
Special"  for  a  5  cent  cigar.  These  he  sells  largely  at  retail 
and  also  jobs  a  great  number  of  them,  his  manufacturing 
capacity  being  2,500  cigars  per  week.  His  jobbing  trade  is 
for  the  most  part  local,  but  he  always  has  a  good  stock  on 
hand  and  can  usually  fill  outside  orders  promptly  and 
without  delay.  Mr.  Nielsen  is  a  native  of  Denmark  and 
has  been  in  Chicago  for  twenty-one  years.  lie  is  a 
member  of  thelvnights  of  Pythias,  the  Free  Masons,  the 
Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen  and  the  Independent  Order 
of  Foresters. 


BONESTEEL  &  CO. 

The  firm  of  Bonesteel  &  Co.,  though  only  established  a  year 
at  9153  Commercial  avenue,  ha?  come  to  stay.  They  deal  in 
all  kinds  of  men's,  women's,  misses'  and  children's  boots  and, 
shoes,  and  always  manage  to  secure  the  choicest  makes  and 
styles.  The  store  is  in  charge  of  Mr.  Ernst  Grubel,  who 
assumes  the  complete  management.  It  is  in  the  Winnipeg 
block,  and  is  about  50x25  feet  in  dimensions.  It  is  well  stocked 
aud  presents  an  exceedingly  neat  appearance.  Mr.  Grubel  is 
a  thoroughly  practical  man  and  has  been  brought  up  in  the  busi- 
ness. Since  he  came  here  he  has  formed  a  large  German  con- 
nection and  built  up  quite  a  nice  trade.  He  himself  was  born 
in  Germany,  and  belongs  to  the  order  of  the  Knightsof  Pythias 
here.  Three  hands  are  employed  and  special  attention  is  given 
to  repairing,  which  is  done  at  the  back  of  the  store.  In 
low-priced  shoes  Messrs.  Bonesteel  &Co.,  supply  an  article 
of  extra  value  and  well  adapted  for  use  in  the  mills,  and  will 
last  equally  as  long  for  that  purpose  as  those  costing  double 
the  money.  The  firm  is  thoroughly  conscientious  and  will  at 
all  times  exchange  any  articles  that  are  not  what  they  represent 
them  to  be. 


WAMSUTTA  SHIRT  CO. 

One  of  the  most  promising  and  rising  institutions  of  the 
city  is  that  of  the  Wamsutta  Shirt  Company,  at  No.  151 
Washington  street,  which  carries  a  complete  and  elegant  line 
of  men's  furnishings  at  popular  prices,  and  makes  a  specialty 
of  manufacturing  shirts  to  order  of  all  sizes  and  styles.  The 
firm  is  composed  of  Mr.  W.  II.  Myer  and  Mr.  F.  L.  Ross- 
bach.  It  was  established  in  May  of  1891  and  has  since  done 
a  large  and  constantly  increasing  business.  Mr.  Myer  is  a 
native  of  Jeffersonville,  Ind.,  and  has  resided  in  Chicago 
some  time.  He  is  a  prominent  member  of  the  Masonic 
Fraternity,  also  of  the  Knights  of  Pythias.  Mr.  Rossbach  is 
a  native  of  Indianapolis  and  has  been  in  Chicago  for  ten 
years.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Royal  Arcanum.  Both  young 
men  are  popular  and  have  hosts  of  friends. 


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METROPOLIS  OF  THE 
:ST. 


KLEIN   &  SAWYER. 

A  well-ordered,  perfectly  equipped  pharmacy  is  a  sin-;  qua 
non  in  any  and  every  community,  and  in  such  connection  we 
desire  to  direct  attention  to  the  ably  conducted  establishmert 
of  Messrs.  Klein  &  Sawyer,  located  at  No.  322  W.  Madison 
street,  which  is  in  all  respects  one  of  the  finest  and  best  in  this 
vicinity.  It  is  an  old  established  concern,  indeed  the  oldest 
west  of  Halsted  street,  having  been  devoted  to  the  purposes  of 
the  pharmacy  since  1860.  Its  founders,  as  far  as  our  reporter 
could  learn,  were  Messrs.  Clacius  &  Co.,  to  whom  succeeded 
Messrs.  Vaughn  &  Sawyer,  who  were  the  immediate  prede- 
cessors of  the  present  proprietors.  The  premises  present  an 
ample  area,  and  in  all  appointments  are  simply  perfect  and 
complete.  They  are  elegantly  fitted  up  with  plate  glass  show 
windows  and  show  cases,  ornamental  counters  and  shelving,  and 
a  splendid  soda  fountain  of  unique  design,  and  contain  all  the 
necessary  conveniences  for  preparing  and  dispensing  medicines. 
The  patronage  is  large  and  fully  commensurate  with  the  character 
and  high  reputation  of  the  establishment  for  pure,  fresh  drugs, 
chemicals,  proprietary  remedies  of  standard  reputation,  toilet 
articles,  druggists'  sundries,  also  imported  and  domestic  cigars. 
All  orders  by  mail,  telegraph,  telephone  (call  No.  4521)  or  in 
person,  are  promptly  attended  to,  and  no  effort  on  the  part  of  the 
proprietors  is  spared  to  please  and  satisfy  their  numerous 
patrons,  both  of  the  medical  profession  and  the  public  at  large. 


CHAS.  T.    MESSINGER. 

The  lumber  interests  of  Chicago  are  second  to  none  in  the 
world,  being  the  metropolis  of.tlie  West  and  North  and  with  the 
very  best  distributing  facilities,  cannot  help  but  grow  in  extent 
yearly.  One  of  the  leading  houses  of  the  city,  and  whose  rep- 
utation is  national  in  this  line,  is  that  of  Mr.  Charles  T.  Mes- 
singer,  manufacturer  of,  and  dealer  in  hardwood  lumber,  whose 
yards  are  at  Blackhawk  street  and  Hawthorne  avenue,  and  at 
the  foot  of  "B"  street.  Mr.  Messinger  has  been  in  the  lumber 
and  manufacturing  business  for  the  past  thirty-six  years,  and 
runs  mills  at  Marrianna,  Ark.,  and  in  Lee  Cross  and  St. 
Francis  counties.  He  was  formerly  in  the  same  business  in 
J_,ogansport,  Ind.,  where  he  was  one  of  that  city's  foremost 
citizens.  In  1876  he  removed  his  lumber  business  to  Chicago, 
still  retaining  his  mills  at  the  above  places.  In  1879  the  busi- 
ness style  was  changed  to  Messinger  &  Granger,  and  afterward 
to  Messinger,  Hubbard.  Granger  &  Gray,  and  in  iSSq  to  Mes- 
singer Hardwood  Lumber  Company,  and  the  past  year  back 
to  the  present  name.  His  yards  at  Hawthorne  avenue  and 
Blackhawk  street  are  400  by  225  feet  in  area,  with  400  feet 
of  railway  tracks  from  the  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul  railroad. 
The  yards  at  the  foot  of  "B"  street,  have  350  feet  of  dock 
frontage,  and  are  225  feet  deep,  the  two  yards  having  an  area 
of  750  by  250  feet,  employing  from  thirty  to  fifty  men,  and  four 
heavy  teams  to  do  the  business  of  the  firm.  Mr.  Messinger 
makes  a  specialty  of  walnut,  ash,  oak,  beech,  birch,  cypress, 
maple,  cherry  and  elm  lumber,  and  handles  7,000,000  feet  of 
lumber  annually,  and  unloads  over  700  cars  during  the  season. 
Mr.  Messinger  is  a  native  of  New  Jersey,  and  has  been  nearly 
forty  years  in  the  West.  He  was  at  first  located  at  Logans- 
port,  Ind.,  and  from  there  came  to  Chicago,  where  he  has  had 
an  opportunity  of  more  extensive  operations,  and  facilities  for 
handling  lumber  than  he  could  possibly  have  in  a  less  favor- 
ably located  city.  Mr.  Messinger  is  an  energetic  and  live 
business  man,  well  known  in  commercial  and  financial  circles, 
and  has  an  immense  and  constantly  increasing  business. 


R.  JUNGKAUS  &  SON. 

The  firm,  R.  Jungkaus  &  Son.  located  at  920  Twenty-first 
street,  is  composed  of  R.  [ungkaus  and  Henry  Jungkaus. 
They  carry  a  general  dry  goods  store,  having  in  addition 
special  departments.  The  copartnership  was  formed  in  1885. 
Prior  to  that  time  Mr.  R.  Jungkaus,  the  senior  member  of  the 
firm,  was  connected  with  one  of  the  largest  lumber  concerns  in 
the  country,  with  which  business  he  had  been  identified  for 
twenty-five  years.  Mr.  Henry  Jungkans  is  the  active  partner 


and  manager  of  the  present  establishment,  wh.le  his  father  is 
more  particularly  the  financier  and  capitalist.  Their  commo- 
dious and  handsomely  decorated  store  occupies  the  ground 
floor  and  basement  of  a  two-story  brick  building  and  covers  an 
area  of  1,500  square  feet,  having  a  frontage  of  twenty-five 
feet  on  Twenty-first  street.  It  might  be  very  appropriately 
called  a  palace  of  trade,  for  the  store  contains  every  imaginable 
article  which  chronic  shoppers  c-iuld  expect  to  find.  Their 
stock  of  trimmed  and  untrimmed  bonnets  and  hats  is  very 
large  and  contains  all  the  latest  European  styles.  This  de- 
partment is  in  charge  of  an  experienced  milliner.  Suede, 
dressed  and  undressed  kid,  silk  and  mousqtietaire  gloves  are 
found  in  great  variety  here.  Messrs.  Jungkaus  import  them 
directly  from  Paris  and  retail  them  at  the  same  prices  as  they 
are  offered  for  sale  at  the  world  renowned  Bon  Marche.  They 
have  connections  with  modistes  and  tailors  in  all  the  European 
markets,  and  are  apprised  of  new  innovations  as  quickly  as 
the  steamboats  can  travel.  They  command  a  very  large  trade 
and  are  certainly  entitled  to  the  credit  of  making  heavy  in- 
roads upon  the  vantage  ground  of  their  rivals.  Both  gentle- 
men and  their  five  assistants  are  courteous,  obliging  and 
affable.  Their  goods  are  all  one  price  and  strictly  as  repre- 
sented. 

CHAS.    HAUSSNER. 

An  old  established  and  popular  real  estate  business  is  that 
of  Mr.  Chas.  Haussner,  who  has  been  in  the  business,  and 
occupied  the  premises  at  409  Clybourn  avenue,  for  the  past 
twenty-two  years.  He  is  one  of  the  best  known  and  most 
highly  respected  real  estate  men  on  the  Nprth  side.  He  is 
thoroughly  familiar  with  the  property  of  the  district  and  is 
well  posted  on  values,  being  called  upon  for  appraisements 
almost  daily.  lie  has  two  offices,  20x25  fegt  in  dimensions, 
neatly  fitted  up  and  furnished  with  every  convenience.  He 
does  a  general  real  estate  business,  buys  and  sells  on  com- 
mission, negotiates  loans,  pays  taxes  and  acts  as  agent  for 
non-residents,  collects  rents,  appraises  values,  and  places 
insurance  risks,  being  agent  for  several  first-class  companies, 
notably  the  North  British  Mercantile,  and  Germania  of 
New  York;  also  the  Fireman's  Fund  of  California,  and  the 
London  Assurance  Corporation.  Mr.  Haussner  is  also  the 
agent  for  the  Hamburg-American  Packet  line  and  sells  many 
passage  tickets,  to  and  from  Europe,  annually.  The  busi- 
ness of  Mr.  Haussner  is  one  of  the  best  on  the  North  side 
and  he  has  a  numerous  clientage  and  does  a  thriving  business. 
He  is  a  gentleman  of  strict  integrity  and  responsibility;  he 
has  numerous  friends  and  is  held  in  high  esteem  in  business 
and  social  circles  in  which  he  is  prominent.  He  is  a  native 
of  Saxony  and  came  to  Chicago  in  1855.  The  telephone  call 
is  3799.  ' 

JOHN  VASUMPAUR. 

A  very  encouraging  fact,  noticeable  in  Chicago,  is  that 
when  any  young  man  starts  in  business  with  a  knowledge  of 
what  he  intends  to  pursue,  and  follows  out  his  ideas  with  en- 
ergy and  industry,  he  is  sure  to  succeed.  Especially  is  this 
true  of  one  who  knows  a  trade  and  connects  it  with  his  busi- 
ness. This  has  been  the  history  of  Mr.  .John  Vasumpaur  of 
No.  728  W.  Eighteenth  street,  who,  three  years  ago,  opened 
at  the  above  number  a  hardware  and  stove  store,  including 
tools,  lamps,  cutlery,  woodenware,  tinware,  and  general  house 
furnishing  goods.  He  also  is  a  manufacturer  of  tin,  copper 
and  sheet  iron  ware,  making  any  and  everything  these  useful 
metals  are  capable  of  being  turned  into.  Mr.  Vasumpaur 
understands  his  business  thoroughly,  and  has  prospered 
beyond  his  most  sanguine  expectations,  until  now  in  his  shop 
alone  he  finds  constant  employment  for  four  competent  me- 
chanics, who  do  the  work  under  his  own  personal  supervision, 
including  all  sorts  of  repairing.  His  store  and  shop  occupy 
the  three  floors  of  a  brick  building.  20x60  feet,  and  is  among 
the  neatest  fitted  and  best  equipped  in  the  city,  where  he  has 
all  the  latest  improved  appliances  for  the  facility  of  his  work. 
All  orders  for  work  of  any  kind  entrusted  to  him  are  carefully 
attended  to,  and  promptly  executed. 


METROPOLIS  OF  THE 
-= WEST. 


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WASHINGTON     WIRE    WORKS. 

The  use  of  wire  lias  of  hue  years  been  introduced  into  many 
diverse  industries,  and  into  tlie  manufacture  of  many  useful 
articles,  and  so  great  lias  been  tlie  demand  that  has  arisen  for 
these  popular  goods  that  large  linns  devote  their  energies 
solely  to  the  making  of  wire  w.ndow  guards,  wire  work  for 
signs,  church  guards,  Hower  stands,  coal  screens,  elevator 
inclosures,  and  goods  of  a  similar  character.  One  of  the 
most  prominent  of  these,  who  occupy  the  field  most  efficiently, 
is  that  denominated  the  Washington  Wire  Works,  whose  prem- 
ises are  situated  at  Nos.  51  and  53  N.  Jefferson  street, 
corner  Lake  street.  T  hese  works  were  established  at  No.  106 


AV.  Randolph  street,  in  1887,  but  soon  outgrew  the  factory 
there,  the  concern  being,  from  its  very  inception,  a  conspicuous 
success.  The  proprietors  are  Messrs.  F.  J.  Hearnshaw,  and 
II.  Nelson,  both  young  and  enterprising  gentlemen,  who  fully 
merit  the  large  connection  that  they  have  permanently  secured. 
They  employ  a  full  staff  of  skilled  wire  workers,  and  turn  out 
articles  of  the  greatest  beauty,  as  well  as  service,  and  are  in 
ronstant  demand  in  eve-y  part  of  the  United  States.  Mr. 
Hearnshaw  was  born  in  England,  and  Mr.  Nelson  in  Norway, 
but  of  English  parents,  and  both  have  resided  here  for  several 
years,  becoming  popular  and  esteemed  by  all  classes  of  the 
community.  Their  telephone  number  is  4391.  All  orders  by 
telephone  are  promptly  attended  to. 


C.  C.  &  F.  COFFINBERRY. 

A  well-equipped  establishment  in  this  portion  of  the  city, 
<Jevoted  to  fine  commercial  printing,  artistic  designing,  etc.,  is 
that  located  at  No.  1461  Milwaukee  avenue,  and  known  as  the 
branch  office  of  C.  C.  &  F.  Coffinberry.  Mr.  Coffinberry,  Jr., 
\vas  born  in  St.  Louis,  Mo.,  and  has  been  established  in 
business  with  his  father  some  years.  The  main  offices  are 
located  in  the  government  building  on  Adams  street,  where 
they  have  had  a  contract  with  the  government  for  the  United 
States  railroad  mail  service  for  about  twelve  years.  The 
branch  establishment,  which  was  opened  in  December  last,  is 
fully  provided  with  all  the  requisites  necessary  for  the  business, 
where  a  general  commercial  job  printing  business  is  done, 
and  they  are  prepared  to  execute  all  kinds  of  work  in  that  line 
in  the  very  best  and  most  artistic  style  of  workmanship  known 
to  the  art.  A  specialty  is  made  of  society  work,  also  of  exe- 
cuting fine  bill,  letter  and  note  heads,  envelope  printing,  blank 
receipts  and  bills  of  lading,  plain  and  ornamental  business  and 
visiting  cards,  ball,  social  and  picnic  invitations,  programmes, 
etc.  They  are  practical  and  experienced  printers,  familiar 
with  every  detail,  and  employ  twelve  first-class  operatives  on 
Adams  street,  and  three  at  the  Milwaukee  avenue  branch. 
In  mechanical  execution  their  printing  cannot  be  excelled,  and 
a  very  extensive  supply  of  new  type  is  always  on  hand,  com- 


prising all  of  the  latest  styles,  while  the  prices  are  very  rea. 
sonable.  These  gentlemen  are  well  known  in  commercial 
circles,  and  although  this  house  is  comparatively  a  new  be- 
ginner, their  credit  stands  as  high  as  any  of  the  oldest  houses, 
while  their  work  is  conceded  by  their  patrons  to  be  unsurpassed 
n  excellence. 


W.  J.  O'MALLEY. 

Thanks  to  American  prosperity  which  allows  every  one  to 
have  many  of  the  good  things  of  life,  and  few  are  so  poor  that 
they  cannot  afford  meat  on  their  table.  The  dealer  in  meat, 

from  the  wholesaler  to  the 
retailer,  is  consequently  a  per- 
son of  importance,  a  n  d 
none  more  so  than  the  whole- 
sale commission  merchant, 
who  buys  direct  from  the 
breeder,  and  sells  to  the  mar- 
ket IT  consigns  his  goods  to 
the  reliable  middleman,  who 
places  the  slock  on  the  market 
to  the  best  advantage.  One  of 
the  most  reliable  houses  in 
Chicago  is  that  of  \V.  J. 
O'.Malley,  which  wns  establish- 
ed a  quarter  of  a  century  ago 
by  John  O'Malley.Sr.,and  has 
since  been  one  of  the  most 
prosperous  concerns  in  the 
city.  Latterly,  the  firm  be- 
came that  of  O'.Malley  liroth- 
ers,  and  for  the  last  few  years 
the  present  proprietor  son  of 
the  founder,  has  assumed 
the  proprietorship.  He  occu- 
pies the  full  market  space,  25  by  75  feet  in  Fulton  market,  ami 
employs  five  assistants  to  conduct  his  immense  and  rapidly  in- 
creasing trade.  The  market  is  furnished  with  immense  cooling 
rooms  and  refrigerators,  which  will  accommodate  100  head  of 
cattle,  and  are  fitted  up  with  every  convenience  for  the  business. 
Mr.  O'Malley  is  a  native  Chicagoan,  progressive  and  enter- 
prising; he  buys  and  sells  on  commission  all  kinds  of  fresh  meats, 
and  commands  an  extensive  trade  in  the  city.  His  honest, 
square  cealings  have  made  him  a  host  of  friends,  who  rejoice 
in  his  prosperity  ami  success. 


CHICAGO  COTTON  MILL  CO. 

In  1869,  Messrs.  Grubbs  &  Grow  established  a  cotton  bat- 
ting factory  at  Nos.  92  and  94  Illinois  street,  which  passed 
into  the  experienced  hands  of  Mr.  P.  Peterson,  in  the  year 
1880.  This  gentleman  inaugurated  a  new  era  of  prosperity, 
by  the  erection  in  that  year  of  a  substantial  brick  mill,  at  Nos. 
21  to  29  E.  Wabansia  avenue,  50x150  feet  in  dimensions,  and 
perfectly  adapted  to  the  work  for  which  it  was  designed.  At 
the  same  time  the  style  was  changed  to  the  Chicago  Cotton 
Mill  Company,  and  appliances  of  the  most  improved  kind 
were  installed,  giving  unsurpassed  facilities  for  the  active  pros- 
ecution of  the  industry.  A  steam  engine  of  forty  horse 
power  drives  the  machinery,  and  a  full  staff  of  experienced 
hands  is  constantly  engaged  in  the  production  of  the  superior 
goods  which  have  made  these  mills  famous  in  all  parts  of  the 
country.  The  line  embraces  the.  manufacture  of  all  grades  of 
wool  shoddy  for  mattresses  of  all  kinds,  carpet  linings,  and 
stair  pads,  and  a  specialty  is  made  of  picked  and  prepared  cot- 
ton for  bedding  purposes.  Mr.  Peterson  buys  the  raw  material 
in  the  South  by  the  carload,  and  ships  direct  to  his  factory, 
being  thereby  enabled  to  effect  a  considerable  saving.  He  is 
a  native  of  Sweden,  but  an  old  resident  of  this  city.  His  name 
occupies  an  honored  place  on  the  roll  of  the  Knights  of  Pythias 
and  he  enjoys  the  respect  and  esteem  of  all  with  whom  he  is 
thrown  into  contact  both,  in  a  business  and  social  way,  and 
patrons  can  always  rest  assured  that  all  representations  made 
bv  him  will  be  carried  out. 


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D.   P.   REED. 

The  keen,  intelligent  public  of  Chicago  are  quick  to  per- 
ceive and  prompt  to  patronize  that  tradesman  who,  by  skilled 
experience,  sound  judgment  and  untiring  industry  facilitates 
the  securing  of  the  choicest  honestly  made  goods  at  the  low- 
est prices.  To  this  fact  is  due  the  success  which  has  marked 
the  business  career  of  Mr.  D.  P.  Reed,  dealer  in  household 
goods  at  No.  434  W.  Madison  street.  This  gentleman  has 
had  a  wide  experience  in  this  branch  of  commerce,  and  since 
he  established  himself  in  the  business  here,  some  two  years 
ago,  has  shown  his  eminent  fitness  to  conduct  the  affairs  of 
the  same  with  profit  to  himself  and  the  most  complete  satis- 
faction to  the  trading  public.  Me  occupies  a  commodious, 
weil-arranged  ground  floor  and  basement,  20x50  feet  in  dimen- 
sions, and  carries  a  splendid  stock  of  parlor,  dining  room, 
kitchen,  and  chamber  furniture  in  all  the  latest  and  most 
fashionable  designs,  carpets,  rugs,  beds  and  bedding,  stoves, 
ranges  and  general  house  furnishings.  This  is  one  of  the 
leading  houses  of  its  type  on  the  West  side,  and  is  the  cen- 
ter of  a  large,  substantial  and  influential  trade.  Anything 
in  the  line  of  household  goods  can  here  be  supplied,  of  the 
best  material  and  workmanship,  while  the  prices  ruling  will  be 
found  to  compare  favorably  with  those  of  any  other  house  in 
the  trade.  Mr.  Reed  is  a  native  of  Goshen,  Ind.,  and  has 
been  a  resident  of  Chicago  for  the  past  five  years. 


UNO.  J.   DVORAK  &  CO. 

Mr.  John  J.  Dvorak  has  shown  a  public  spirit  which  does 
him  great  credit  and  for  which  the  citizens  in  his  locality 
ought  to  be  grateful,  for  on  the  22d  of  October.  1886, he  estab- 
lished a  business  as  clothier  and  merchant  tailor  under  the 
style  of  John  J.  Dvorak  &  Co. ,  and  it  has  since  developed 
into  one  of  the  finest  stores  in  this  part  of  Chicago.  It  is 
located  at  604  and  606  Blue  Island  avenue,  where  he  moved  to 
in  1887,  having  formerly  opened  at  594  on  the  same  avenue; 
but  his  business  soon  outgrew  his  capacity  and  that  is  why 
he  moved  to  his  present  large  double  store,  which  has  a 
frontage  of  fifty  feet  and  runs  back  eighty-five  feet.  He 
carries  a  very  fine  stock  of  ready  made  clothing  of  all  kinds, 
and  in  all  the  latest  fashions  and  styles.  He  also  does  a  con- 
siderable business  in  custom  work  and  has  on  hand  through- 
out the  year  a  very  large  stock  of  imported  and  domestic 
suitings  and  overcoatings,  including  some  especially  fine 
Scotch  cheviots  and  tweeds.  A  part  of  his  store  is  also 
devoted  to  gents'  furnishing  goods,  and  hats  and  caps.  In 
these,  as  in  his  clothing,  he  buys  the  very  latest  styjes  and  gets 
them  from  the  finest  New  York  importing  and  jobbing 
houses,  always  buying  the  best  qualities.  Mr.  Dvorak  is  a 
native  of  Bohemia  and  has  been  in  Chicago  for  twenty-six 
years.  He  is  a  member  of  several  Bohemian  and  church 
societies.  Such  is  the  extent  of  his  trade  that  he  requires  the 
services  of  no  less  than  fifteen  tailors,  and  in  his  store  he 
also  has  a  full  force  of  courteous  and  polite  salesmen.  It  is 
always  a  pleasure  to  deal  with  Mr.  Dvorak,  as  no  trouble  is 
spared  to  satisfy  the  wants  of  customers,  and  while  the  prices 
are  really  low,  the  quality  is  always  of  the  very  best. 


CAPITOL  MANUFACTURING   CO. 

An  extensive  and  enterprising  concern  is  that  of  the  Capitol 
Manufacturing  Co.,  which  is  located  at  Nos  125  to  137  Rees 
street,  near  Halsted.  This  company  was  incorporated  a 
number  of  years  ago,  with  ample  capital  to  conduct  their  ex- 
tensive business,  and  has  had  a  very  prosperous  career. 
Their  special  line  of  manufacture  is  automatic  bolt,  and  ipipe 
threading,  and  nut  tapping  machinery,  wrenches,  screwdrivers, 
handscrews,  bung  bushes,  and  other  specialties  to  order  and 
by  pattern.  Their  \vorks  occupy  a  substantial  four-story  and 
basement  brick  building,  125x150  feet  in  size,  and  employ 
about  fifty  skilled  mechanics  in  the  manufacture  of  their 
goods.  Their  trade  extends  to  all  portions  of  the  United 
States,  and  many  European  countries,  and  the  first  prize 
medal  of  the  great  Paris  Exposition  of  iSSy,  and  also  at  the 


Jamaica  Exposition  of  1891,  was  awarded  to  them  for  the 
novelty  and  excellence  of  their  manufactures.  The  officers  of 
this  enterprising  company  are  Mr.  L.  Schlesinger,  president, 
and  Mr.  C.  H.  Gurney.  secretary  and  treasurer,  both  gen- 
tlemen being  well-known  in  commercial  circles  as  enterprising, 
reliable  and  energetic  gentlemen,  who  are  pushing  the  inter- 
ests of  their  company  to  the  front  in  the  business  world. 


J.  H.  F.   RUETER. 

There  is  no  better  equipped  and  stocked  wholesale  and  retail 
grocery  house  on  the  North  side  than  that  of  Mr.  J.  II.  F. 
Rueter  of  No.  404  Clybourn  avenue,  who,  five  years  ago, 
established  his  business  at  this  stand.  Mr.  Rueter's  store 
occupies  the  main  floor.  25x60  feet,  at  the  above  number,  and 
is  at  all  times  well  stocked  with  A  No.  I  goods  in  his  line, 
consisting  of  foreign  and  domestic,  staple  and  fancy  groceries, 
the  best  brands  of  flour,  choice  creamery  and  dairy  butter, 
teas,  coffees,  spices,  canned  goods  and  country  produce  of  all 
kinds.  Mr.  Rueter's  trade,  already  large,  is  constantly 
increasing,  and  his  energetic  manner  of  doing  business,  with 
straight,  reliable  treatment  of  his  customers,  is  sure  to  suc- 
ceed. He  is  a  native  of  Germany,  and  has  been  in  Chicago 
for  ten  years,  where  he  has  made  many  friends. 


THOMAS  CASEY. 

The  boot  and  shoe  establishment  of  Thomas  Casey  occupies 
a  storeroom,  ^0x40  feet,  at  No.  843  Root  street,  in  Christ- 
man's  block,  a  two  story  brick  edifice,  that  is  one  of  the  hand- 
somest in  that  portion  of  the  city.  The  store  is  filled  with  a 
large  and  complete  stock  of  A  No.  I  goods,  including  boots 
and  shoes,  slippers,  rubbers,  and  everything  usually  carried  in 
a  first-class  establishment  of  this  kind.  The  workshop  is  in 
the  rear  of  the  store,  and  an  excellent  reputation  is  enjoyed 
for  custom  made  work.  A  fine  business  in  this  line  is  done, 
and  repairing  is  also  attended  to  in  the  best  and  promptest 
manner.  Mr.  Thomas  Casey,  the  proprietor,  is  a  native  of 
Ireland,  and  has  resided  in  Chicago  for  twenty  years.  He 
established  his  present  business  in  1889,  and  has  met  with 
splendid  success.  The  street  cars  pass  the  door  making  the 
establishment  easy  to  reach  for  patrons  who  live  at  a  distance. 


J.  S.  LOW. 

A  thriving  young  industry,  and  one  that  has  met  with  a 
very  liberal  patronage  on  the  North  side,  is  that  of  Mr.  J.  S. 
Low,  manufacturer  of  fine  upholstering  and  mattress  maker, 
at  No.  403  X.  Clark  street.  Mr.  Low  has  had  ten  years' 
practical  experience  in  the  work  and  is,  without  exception, 
one  of  the  most  artistic  upholsterers.  He  al?o  pays  especial 
attention  to  artistic  and  fine  work,  and  the  hanging  of  shades 
and  draperies.  His  business  occupies  the  main  floor  and 
basement  at  the  above  number,  and  has  an  elegant  office 
and  store  room  on  the  main  floor,  for  the  proper  display  of 
his  work,  which  is  all  guaranteed  to  be  first-class  in  every 
particular.  Mr.  Low  is  a  native  of  Chicago,  a  young  man  of 
energy  and  ability,  and  is  having  an  excellent  trade. 

A.  NOREN. 

A  first-class  and  enterprising  firm  on  the  North  side,  and 
one  of  the  greatest  convenience  to  the  cummunity,  is  that  of 
Mr.  A.  Noren,  dealer  in  flour,  feed,  pressed  hay,  corn  and 
mill  feeds  of  all  kinds  at  No.  292  North  Wells  street.  Mr. 
Noren  established  his  business  in  1883,  and  has  seen  it  in- 
crease and  grow  to  such  proportions  that  he  now  employs 
three  assistants  and  two  teams  to  take  proper  care  of  his 
immense  trade.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Eeed  Dealers'  Asso- 
ciation and  was  railroading  in  the  Chicago  X  St.  l.ouis 
Railroad  before  establishing  his  present  business.  He  is 
an  immensely  popular  young  man  in  commercial  and  social 
circles  and  has  established  a  good  reputation  for  honesty,  in- 
dustry and  enterprise. 


METROPOU3  OF  THE 


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LOUIS   ROMAN. 

A  house  in  the  gents'  furnishing  business  that  has  made  a 
good  reputation  among  its  patrons  is  that  of  Mr.  Louis  Roman, 
at  214  N.  Clark  street,  and  when  we  think  of  the  discour- 
agement which  Mr.  Roman  encountered  at  the  commencement 
of  his  business  career,  we  cannot  help  expressing  our  admira- 
tion for  the  energy  anil  strength  of  purpose  which  he  has  since 
displayed.  He  established  the  business  twenty  years  ago,  and 
was  completely  burned  out  by  the  big  fire,  and  lost  everything. 
He  then  started  afresh  on  Blue  Island  avenue,  on  the  West 
side,  and  later  at  Wells  street,  on  the  North  side,  and  has  been 
in  his  present  store  since  1890.  It  is  large  and  commodious, 
being  18x75  fee'  ra  dimensions.  Here  he  carries  a  full  line  of 
staple  dry  goods  and  also  gents'  furnishing  goods,  having  the 
new  styles  and  fashions  in  each  as  soon  as  they  reach  the  Amer- 
ican market.  He  makes  a  specialty  of  his  dollar  shirts,  which 
are  worth  a  dollar  and  a  half  elsewhere.  College  and  regatta, 
lawn  tennis  and  outing  shirts  form  another  specialty,  and  his 
stock  of  underwear  cannot  be  exceled  either  in  price  or  quality. 
Hosiery,  gloves  and  neckwear  also  form  an  important  part  of 
his  stock,  and  are  here  in  great  variety.  With  regard  to  his 
dry  goods  we  can  only  say  that  his  prices  are  about  half  of  those 
charged  in  some  of  the  expensive  stores.  Mr.  Roman  is  a 
native  of  Germany,  and  has  been  in  Chicago  for  thirty  years, 
having  previously  been  in  Wisconsin.  He  is  a  gentleman  in 
the  prime  of  life,  and  an  active  Freemason. 


H.  REISS&CO. 

The  above  named  house  is  one  of  the  leading  and  most  re- 
sponsible houses  in  this  line  of  business  in  the  city.  The 
business  was  established  in  1889  and  has  had  a  phenomenal 
growth  from  the  very  first.  H.  Reiss  &  Co.  are  well  known 
to  the  trade  and  business  men  generally;  they  are  considered 
in  every  way  representative,  and  have  a  large  business  all  over 
the  country,  employing  several  competent  representatives  who 
meet  the  trade  most  acceptably.  They  do  a  wholesale  business 
only,  manufacturing  fine  picture  frames  of  all  kinds  and 
moldings.  They  also  produce  and  collect  oil  paintings,  steel 
engravings,  etc  ,  and  make  special  sizes  of  frames  to  order. 
They  sell  direct  to  dealers  and  have  a  liberal  and  appreciative 
patronage.  They  occupy  as  office  and  manufactory  the 
ground  floor  and  basement  of  the  building  at  No.  218  Blue 
Island  avenue,  the  same  being  25x110  feet  in  area.  Here  they 
carry  a  fine  stock  of  all  the  latest  designs  in  frames  and 
mouldings,  including  fine  effects  in  natural  woods,  enamel,  gilt, 
bronze,  plush  and  other  fine  materials.  They  employ  from 
seven  to  ten  experienced  hands,  and  all  goods  are  manufactured 
under  the  direct  supervision  of  the  proprietors.  Mr.  Reiss  is 
a  native  of  Germany,  and  has  resided  in  Chicago  a  number  of 
years.  He  is  well  known  in  business  and  financial  circles  and 
is  a  representative  exponent  of  his  profession 


F.  VISCONTI. 

Of  the  marked  improvement  on  the  culture  and  general  good 
taste  of  the  public  no  more  convincing  proof  is  to  be  found  in 
this  quarter  of  the  Western  metropolis  than  by  a  visit  to  the 
establishment  of  Mr.  F.  Visconti  the  well-known  dealer  in  an- 
tique furniture,  etc.,  at  No.  2920  Cottage  Grove  avenue.  This 
enterprise  was  established  by  the  present  proprietor  in  1888, 
and  under  his  able  and  efficient  management  has  enjoyed  a 
deservedly  prosperous  career  to  date.  The  premises  occupied 
comprise  a  commodious  ground  floor,  suitably  arranged  for 
sales  and  work  purposes,  his  workshop  being  fully  supplied 
with  all  the  necessary  tools  and  appliances,  and  employment  is 
afforded  four  first-class  experienced  workmen.  While  carrying 
in  general  slock  a  choice  line  of  antique  furniture,  Mr.  Visconti 
makes  a  specialty  of  executing  all  kinds  of  fine  cabinet  work  to 
order,  which  is  substantially  and  artistically  completed  in 
thoroughly  seasoned,  flawless  woods,  while  none  but  the  finest 
quality  of  goods  and  conscientious  workmanship  are  permitted 
in  his  upholstered  wares.  Repairing,  varnishing  and  polishing 
of  furniture  also  receive  prompt  attention.  Mr.  Visconti  is  a 


native  of  Italy, where  he  acquired  a  thorough  knowledge  of  the 
cabinet-maker's  craft,  and  has  been  a  highly  respected  resident 
of  Chicago  for  several  years  past. 

THE  CHICAGO  GLOVE  AND    MITTEN  CO. 

A  representative  prosperous  concern  in  its  special  line  in 
this  city,  is  that  of  the  Chicago  Glove  and  Mitten  Co.,  lo- 
cated at  No.  170  N.  Halsted  street.  The  business  has 
been  in  successful  operation  since  1871,  and  was  established 
in  1877  at  W.  Lake  street,  and  in  1884  removed  to  Van  Buren 
street.  In  iSSS  the  premises  now  occupied  were  secured  and 
specially  fitted  up  and  provided  with  every  facility  and  all 
the  necessary  appliances,  knitting  machines,  etc.,  for  con- 
ducting the  business  on  a  large  scale.  The  building  is  23x 
90  feet  in  dimensions,  and  from  twelve  to  twenty  skilled  hands 
are  employed  in  the  different  departments.  The  goods  manu- 
factured comprise  kid, dogskin  and  cotton  and  woolsn  mittens 
of  fine  and  medium  grades,  and  are  always  in  active  demand 
by. the  trade.  Mr.  C.  Wiltshire,  the  manager,  isapractical 
man  in  every  department  of  the  business,  and  was  born  in 
England.  He  has  resided  in  Chicago  since  1870,  and  is 
well  and  popularly  known  as  a  business  man  and  a  citizen. 
The  selling  agent  for  the  company  is  Mr.  J.  B.  Henderson, 
whose  store  is  at  236  Fifth  avenue. 


HENRY  BORNSTEIN. 

Among  the  establishments  on  the  West  side  worthy  of  note 
is  the  mattress  and  bedding  factory  of  Mr.  Henry  Bornstein, 
located  at  531  \V.  Twelfth  street.  Mr  Bornstein  has  had 
many  years  practical  experience  in  this  special  line  of  manu- 
facture, and  although  only  established  in  business  on  his  own 
account  about  a  year  has  achieved  an  enviable  reputation, for 
the  superior  quality  of  his  goods.  He  has  built  up  a  large 
trade,  which  is  steadily  growing  in  importance  and  volume.  The 
premises  occupied  are  quite  commodious  and  have  a  depth  of 
fifty  feet.  Every  facility  and  convenience  is  at  hand,  and 
the  range  of  production  embraces  the  manufacture  of  wool, 
flock,  hair  and  excelsior  mattresses,  also  feather  beds,  pillows, 
bolsters  and  cushions.  Mr.  Bornstein  manufactures  for  the 
trade  and  fills  orders  from  families  and  pays  particular  at- 
tention to  executing  all  kinds  of  work  in  his  special  line  at 
the  shortest  notice  satisfactorily.  Mr.  Bornstein  is  a  native 
of  Germany,  but  for  the  past  nine  years  has  resided  in  this 
city,  where  he  is  well  and  favorably  known  as  an  upright 
business  man  and  a  member  of  the  A.  O.  U.  W. 


JOSEPH    L.   BRYAN. 

At  the  popular  establishment  of  Joseph  L.  Bryan,  "the 
Hatter,"  can  always  be  found  a  fine  assortment  of  hats  and 
caps  in  every  style  and  variety,  from  the  dignified  and  be- 
coming silk  hat  to  the  natty  and  attractive  derby,  of  all  shades 
and  grades,  all  kinds  of  soft  and  felt  hats,  caps  in  infinite 
variety,  and  a  specialty  is  made  of  the  Bryan  hat.  This  busi- 
ness was  originally  founded  twenty-one  years  ago.  Mr.  J.  L. 
Bryan  purchased  the  business  in  1885.  The  store  is  at  91 
Madison  street,  and  is  under  the  efficient  management  of  Mr. 
Con.  H.  Tafe,  a  native  of  Ohio,  who  has  been  a  resident  of 
Chicago  five  years.  He  is  not  only  thoroughly  conversant  with 
the  details  of  the  business,  but  equally  so  with  the  demands  of 
the  public,  whom  he  zealously  and  successfully  strives  to  serve 
to  their  best  mutual  advantage,  and  under  his  keen,  careful 
supervision  this  house  has  attained  a  position  in  the  foreground 
in  its, line  and  has  secured  a  hold  on  public  favor  accorded  to 
few  houses  of  the  kind  in  the  city.  The  store  is  neat  and  com- 
modious, with  a  very  attractive  display  which  the  closest  ex- 
amination only  serves  to  increase.  Mr.  Tafe  has  become  so 
popular  with  the  firm  that  he  has  not  seen  them  for  a  long  time. 
This  alone  speaks  for  itself,  and  his  activity  and  enterprise  have 
met  with  the  liveliest  appreciation  since  the  beginning.  We 
predict  for  him  a  prosperous  and  extensive  business  career,  and 
one  which  is  well  deserved. 


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THE  = 


TO°|iV!SOFTHE 


TEN  EYCK  PORTRAIT  CO. 

In  no  branch  of  art  has  there  been  such  progress  during  the 
last  twenty  years  as  in  that  of  portrait  making.  Particularly  is 
this  true  of  the  art  of  making  enlarged  portraits  from  small 
originals.  This  has,  as  every  one  knows,  become  a  regular 
business  in  itself  and  many  establishments  to-day  devote  their 


entire  attention  to  it. 
Ten    Eyck     Portrait 


The  pioneer  house  in  this  line  is  the 
Company,     established    in     1870     and 

reorganized  in  1886.  The  show  rooms  and  studios  of 
the  company  are  at  No.  261  W.  Madison  street.  Their 
apartments  there  are  finely  fitted  up  and  elegantly  fur- 
nished, and  contain  one  of  the  choicest  assortments  of  spe- 
cimen portraits  in  crayon,  oil,  water  colors  and  pastel,  to  be 
found  in  the  country.  The  manager  of  the  company  is  Mr  J. 
G.  Staats,  a  gentleman  of  great  business  and  executive  ability, 
lie  is  a  native  of  New  York  state,  but  has  resided  in  Chicago 
for  the  last  ten  years.  The  patronage  of  the  company  extends 
throughout  the  entire  country,  and  i  tis  represented  in  all  sec- 
tions by  local  and  traveling  agents.  During  the  past  few  years 
it  has  placed  over  500,000  portraits  in  American  homes,  and 
these  speak  for  themselves,  being  the  best  of  testimonials. 


to  paper  mills,  breweries,  chemical  works,  electric  lights,  gas 
works,  laundries,  shoe  factories  etc.  The  trade  relations  de- 
veloped, cover  every  section  of  the  United  States,  Canada, 
Mexico,  South  America  and  Australia;  also  all  over  Europe. 
Mr.  W.  H.  Emery  is  the  president,  and  is  favorably  known 
in  Chicago  business  circles  and  is  prominent  in  the  Masonic 

Order.  Mr.  W.  H. 
Preble,  secretary  and 
treasurer,  is  a  native  of 
Maine  ;  has  been  with 
the  company  fifteen 
years,  and  under  his 
guidance  the  company 
has  been  remarkably 
prosperous.  He  is  a  no- 
ted Freemason  ;  has 
held  several  of  the  most 
important  offices  in  his 
native  state  and  v-  .-a 
member  of  the  J.aine 
State  Legislature  in 
1870.  Mr.  A.  B.  Spurl- 
ing,  vice-president,  is  a 
native  of  Maine,  and 
has  been  a  very  highly 
1876. 


esteemed  resident   of   Chicago  since 


THE  CHICAGO  RAWHIDE  MFG.  CO. 

The  Chicago  Rawhide  Manufacturing  Company  was  duly  in- 
corporated in  1878,  with  a  paid  up  capital  of  $150,000,  originally 
locating  at  38  and  40  Monroe  street.  Enlarged  facilities  were 
early  necessitated,  and  in  1882  a  portion  of  the  present  mag- 
nificent factory  was  erected  as  a  substantial  brick  building, 
four  stories  and  basement,  and  two  years  ago  two  stories  were 
added,  the  dimension  being  50x100  feet  in  area.  The  works 
are  fully  equipped  with  machinery  of  special  construction  for 
this  industry  as  conducted  under  the  ten  patents  of  Mr.  Krue- 
ger,  Mr.  \V.  H.  Prebles  and  others.  They  are  inventors  of 
ability  and  have  perfected  peculiar  processes,  fully  protected, 
which  are  solely  and  exclusively,  the  company's  property.  Be- 
tween 1 50  and  200  hands  are  employed  in  the  various  depart- 
ments, manufacturing  enormous  quantities  of  rawhide  belting, 
lace  leather,  and  also  such  specialties  as  rope,  lariats,  fly  nets, 
picket  leather,  stock  and  farm  whips,  washers,  hame  straps, 
hame  strings,  halters,  pinions  for  electric  motors  and  other 
purposes,  and  other  rawhide  goods  of  all  kinds.  They  manu- 
facture strictly  from  the  best  native  hides  obtainable,  and  all 
lace  leather  is  produced  from  the  finest  green  salt  hides.  The 
choicest  hides  are  carefully  prepared  here  for  machinery,  arti- 
ficial limbs,  blocks,  etc.  The  pure  rawhide  is  hard  as  a  horn 
and  admirable  for  such  purposes.  The  company  received  a 
medal  at  the  National  Exposition  of  Railway  Appliances,  held 
in  Chicago  m  1883,  for  the  excellency  and  superiority  of  its 
belting  and  lace  leather.  The  company  have  executed  hundreds 
of  the  most  important  contracts,  among  them  the  round  raw- 
hide belting  that  runs  the  ventilator  shafting  in  the  new 
Board  of  Trade  building.  For  the  transmission  of  power 
these  rawhide  belts  are  pronounced  by  experts  to  be  far 
superior  to  any  other  belting  made,  and  are  especially  adapted 


HELMER  A.  HAGENSON. 

Among  those  engaged  in  the  retail  trade  in  cigars,  tobaccos, 
pipes  and  smokers'  articles  generally,  there  are  none  who 
have  become  known  and  more  generally  popular  in  a  brief 
period  on  the  West  side,  than  Helmer  A.  Hagenson  of  No. 
212  West  Indiana  street.  This  business  was  established  by 
Mr.  A.  Thompson,  in  1890,  and  was  purchased  by  the  present 
proprietor  in  October,  1891,  and  has  always  enjoyed  a  liberal 
and  substantial  patronage.  The  store  is  of  fair  dimensions 
and  is  admirably  fitted  up  and  arranged  with  elegant  show 
cases,  shelves,  etc.,  for  the  display  of  the  fine  stock.  The  aim 
of  the  proprietor  from  the  start  has  been  to  carry  a  reliable 
cigar,  worthy  of  the  good  opinion  of  smokers,  and  that  he  has 
been  successful  in  this  direction  is  amply  evidenced  by  the  an- 
nually increasing  demand  for  his  goods.  He  has  constantly 
on  hand  a  general  line  of  imported  and  domestic  cigars  of  the 
best  quality,  and  also  all  the  leading  brands  of  smoking  and 
chewing  tobaccos,  snuffs,  cigarettes,  pipes  and  every  variety  of 
smokers'  articles,  supplemented  by  a  choice  assortment  of 
pure  confectionery,  toys,  fancy  goods,  notions  and  small  wares. 
Mr.  Hagenson,  who  is  a  young  man,  is  of  Norwegian  nation- 
ality, and  during  a  five-dears'  residence  in  the  western  metrop- 
olis, has  ever  enjoyed  the  respect  of  all  who  know  him. 


THE  PARK  ONE  PRICE  SHOE    HOUSE. 

A  popular  shoe  house  of  the  West  side  is  that  known  as  the 
Park  shoe  house,  of  which  Mr.  L.  F.  Shanovski  is  the  pro- 
prietor. This  business  was  established  fourteen  years  ago  on 
Milwaukee  avenue  by  Mr.  Shanovski,  and  was  moved  to  the 
present  location,  782  W.  North  avenue,  about  one  year  ago, 
Mr.  Shanovski  having  built  the  store  to  meet  the  requirements 
of  his  ever  increasing  trade.  The  premises  occupied  for  busi- 
ness purposes  are  20x60  feet  in  dimensions,  and  the  store  is 
well  arranged  and  conveniently  furnished.  The  stock  is  very 
complete  and  consists  of  a  full  line  of  leading  makes  of  ladies', 
gents'  and  children's  footwear;  all  styles  of  boots,  shoes, 
slippers,  gaiters,  and  overshoes  are  carried  in  stock,  and 
prices  will  be  found  to  be  as  reasonable  as  may  be  obtained 
elsewhere.  The  house  has  a  large  local  trade,  many  of  the 
patrons  having  dealt  with  Mr.  Shanovski  for  a  number  of 
years.  He  has  always  maintained  a  high  reputation  and  in- 
creases his  business  each  year.  Fair  dealing,  low  prices  and 
quick  sales  are  his  maxims,  and  his  success  is  evidence  of  the 
excellence  of  his  methods.  Mr.  Shanovski  was  b 
many,  and  has  lived  in  Chicago  for  about  twenty  years. 


THE  5^^ 
METROPOLIS  OF  THE 

WEST". 


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S.   J.   FISHER. 

One  of  the  oldest  and  most  reliable  jewelry  emporiums  in 
this  division  of  the  Western  metropolis  is  that  now  so  ably  pre- 
sided over  by  Mr.  S.  J.  Fisher,  at  No.  144  South  IlalsteJ 
street.  This  time-honored  establishment  dates  its  existence 
back  thirty-live  years,  when  it  was  founded  by  Mr.  (_'.  T. 
Fisher,  the  father  of  the  present  proprietor,  who  retired  in 
favor  of  his  son  some  twelve  months  ago.  The  premises 
occupied  are  of  ample  dimensions,  and  the  tasteful  distribu- 
tion of  the  exceptionally  tine  lines  of  goods  carried  reflects  the 
utmost  credit  on  Mr.  Fisher's  good  judgment.  The  stock  em- 
braces gold  and  silver  watches  of  the  best  American  and  foreign 
manufacture;  also  jewelry  of  the  latest  designs-and  patterns. 
selected  with  cultivated  taste,  and  a  view  to  beauty  and  utility; 
diamonds  and  other  precious  stones,  clocks,  silver  and  plated- 
wate,  optical  goods,  and  the  usual  complement  of  the  first- 
class  jewelry  store.  Repairing  receives  prompt  attention,  and 
all  goods  are  guaranteed  to  be  exactly  as  represented,  while 
charges  in  all  departments  are  based  on  uniformly  moder- 
ate scale.  Mr.  Fisher  is  an  accomplished  watchmaker  and 
jeweler,  was  born  in  Chicago  in  1867,  and  is  ably  maintaining 
the  popularity  and  prestige  this  establishment  so  long  enjoyed 
under  the  management  of  his  respected  father. 


NORTH  SIDE  NATATORIUM. 

One  of  the  most  convenient  and  healthful  institutions  in 
Chicago  is  the  North  Side  Natatorium  at  Nos.  408  and  410  X. 
Clark  street,  the  finest,  largest  and  best  equipped  swimming 
school  in  America,  under  the  management  of  1'rofessor  Fritz 
Mayer,  whose  reputation  as  an  expert  swimmer  and  teacher  is 
world  wide,  and  who  has  been  connected  with  this  institution 
as  an  instructor  since  its  inception  eight  years  ago.  It  is 
superfluous  t<>  say  anything  here  in  favor  of  swimming  as  a  use- 
ful, healthful, pleasant  art  and  recreation,  as  that  is  admitted  by 
all  classes  of  society.  The  Natatorium  occupies  a  two  story 
brick  building,  and  is  50x100  feet  in  dimensions,  the  swim- 
ming bath  being  115  feet  long,  thirty  feet  wide  and  varies  in 
depth  from  two  to  eleven  feet.  The  water  is  kept  at  a  tem- 
perature of  seventy-eight  degrees  and  the  hall  at  eighty  degrees. 
Fight  bath  rooms, supplied  with  hot  and  cold  showers,  are  pro- 
vided, and  an  imperative  rule  obliges  every  person  to  bathe 
before  entering  the  swimming  bath,  which  is  constantly  supplied 
with  a  steady  flow  of  fresh  water  from  the  lake.  Persons  with 
cutaneous  diseases,  or  of  objectional  appearance,  will  not  be 
admitted  under  any  circumstance.  Theie  are  112  dressing 
rooms  provided  with  every  convenience,  and  all  arrangements 
are  absolutely  first-class  in  every  particular. 


WM.    SCHRAMM. 

No  line  of  business  is  more  essential  to  a  community  than  a 
good  grocery  store,  where  the  wants  of  the  neighborhood  may 
be  supplied  with  all  they  need  in  the  line  of  staple  and  fancy 
groceries  and  family  supplies.  No  better  or  more  representa- 
tive store  in  this  line  can  be  found  than  the  splendid  grocery 
of  Mr.  William  Schramm,  at  No.  126  Wells  street.  This 
pipular  business  was  established  by  Mr.  Schramm  in  1885,  at 
the  present  location,  and  occupies  the  ground  floor  and 
basement,  30x60  feet  in  dimensions  The  store  is 
handsomely  fitted  with  all  conveniences  for  the  conducting  of 
his  present  large  and  first-class  business  Mr.  Schramm  car- 
ries a  large  and  well-selected  stock  of  staple  and  fancy  grocer- 
ies teas,  coffees,  vegetables  and  general  family  supplies,  mak- 
ing a  specialty  of  the  best  brands  of  flour,  of  which  he  always 
carries  a  large  and  carefully  selected  stock  of  the  best  brands. 
Mr.  Schramm  is  a  prosperous,  energetic  business  man,  who 
has  prospered  in  his  business,  solely  owing  to  his  fair  dealings 
with  his  customers  and  a  general  desire  to  please  his  patrons  at 
nnv  sacrifice  consistent  with  sound  business  principles  Mr. 
Schramm  is  a  member  of  the  Loyal  League,  popular  with  his 
trade  and  has  a  host  of  business  and  social  friends  and  ac- 
quaintances. 


FRANK   PYATT. 

The  peculiar  responsibility  which  attaches  to  the  com- 
pounding and  dispensing  of  prescriptions  and  kindred  func- 
tions imparts  to  the  calling  of  the  druggist  an  interest  and 
importance  somewhat  unique  in  this  respect  among  the  arts 
and  sciences,  and  therefore  it  is  that  accuracy  and  vigilante 
become  elements  closely  akin  to  knowledge  and  skill  in  the 
laboratory.  In  such  connection  we  make  due  reference  to 
Mr.  Frank  1'vatt,  whose  neat  and  popular  pharmacy  is  lo- 
cated at  No.  438  W.  Madison  street,  corner  of  Throop,  and 
who  sustains  such  an  excellent  reputation  for  reliability  in 
preparing  prescriptions  and  family  recipes,  as  well  as  ability 
in  the  general  exercise  of  his  profession.  This  establishment 
was  opened  by  Mr.  I'yatt  in  1879,  and  under  his  judicious 
and  capable  management  has  been  continually  prosperous  to 
date.  The  store,  which  is  20x40  feet  in  dimensions,  is 
handsomely  fitted  up  and  admirably  kept,  an  elegant  soda 
fountain,  beautiful  show  cases,  and  attractive  appointments 
tendering  a  very  inviting  display.  A  carefully  selected  stock 
is  constantly  carried,  embracing  pure,  fresh  drugs  and 
chemicals,  proprietary  remedies  of  standard  reputation,  per- 
fumery, toilet  articles,  fancy  goods,  cigars,  druggists'  sun- 
dries and  the  usual  complement  of  the  first-class  pharmacy. 
Mr.  Pyatt  is  a  New  Yorker  by  birth,  a  resident  of  this  city 
for  some  years  past  and  a  regular  graduate  of  the  Chicago 
College  of  Pharmacy  and  Licentiate  of  the  State  Hoard. 


PHILIPP  JAEGER. 

No  industry  in  the  great  city  of  Chicago  is  worthier  of  atten- 
tion than  that  of  the  wholesale  meat  dealer.  He  it  is  who  buys 
the  cattle  from  the  dealer  in  the  country,  has  it  killed,  and 
sells  it  at  wholesale  to  the  retail  dealer,  from  whom  the  family  is 
supplied.  Probably  no  firm  in  the  city  enjoys  a  higher  reputa- 
tion than  that  of  Philipp  Jaeger,  general  commission  mer- 
chant, who  occupies  stalls  Nos.  I  and  3  Fulton  street  whole- 
sale market.  Mr.  Jaeger  occupies  a  space  in  the  market, 
40x75  feet,  which  is  conveniently  fitted  and  equipped  with  ice 
coolers,  refrigerators,  and  other  appliances  for  the  handling  of 
his  immense  trade.  Mr.  Jaeger  is  the  oldest  dealer  in  the 
market.  He  employs  a  force  of  nine  men,  all  experienced  in 
this  line,  and  who  pay  prompt  attention  to  all  orders  received. 
Mr.  Jaeger  pays  special  attention  to  the  sale  of  dressed  hogs 
and  country  produce,  and  remits  proceeds  of  all  consignments 
promptly  to  the  shippers.  Mr.  Jaeger  is  a  native  of  Germany. 
and  has  resided  thirty-five  years  in  Chicago.  His  trade  has 
been  rapidly  increasing  since  its  foundation  in  1869,  and  his 
capacity  is  over  500  head  of  calves  and  600  sheep  weekly, 
while  his  sales  exceed  $75,000  per  month. 


PATRICK  HAMILL. 

Among  those  dealers  who  have  attained  prominence  and 
popularity  in  the  meat  trade  on  the  West  side  of  this  city  is  Mr. 
Patrick  Hamill,  the  popular  proprietor  of  the  market  at  436  \V. 
Twelfth  street.  This  gentleman  has  been  established  in  the 
business  since  1888,  and  has  built  up  a  large  trade  as  a  dealer 
in  all  kinds  of  fresh,  salt  and  smoked  meats.  Mr.  Hamill 
commands  all  the  advantages  accumulated  by  experience  in  a 
special  line  of  business,  and  possesses  the  best  facilities  for 
conducting  all  operations  under  the  most  favorable  auspices. 
The  stock  is  complete,  including  shoulders,  hams,  lard,  poul- 
try, etc.,  and  he  is  prepared  to  supply  hotels,  restaurants  and 
private  families  in  quantities  to  suit  at  prices  which  defy  com- 
petition, and  having  always  been  unremitting  in  his  endeavor 
to  please  his  customers  he  has  developed  a  patronage  of  grat- 
ifying proportions.  Three  assistants  are  employed  and  all 
communications  by  telephone,  4030,  receive  immediate  atten- 
tion. Mr.  Hamill  was  born  in  Ireland,  but  has  been  a  resi- 
dent of  this  city  for  the  past  thirty  years,  and  his  reputation  as 
a  man  of  business  as  well  as  that  of  a  public-spirited  citi- 
zen has  made  him  a  host  of  friends. 


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METROPOLIS  OF  THE 
WEST. 


R.    VALENTINI. 

An  establishment  that  has  gained  great  favor  in  catering  for 
fashionable  parties,  picnics,  etc.,  is  that  of  Mr.  R.  Valentini, 
manufacturer  and  wholesale  and  retail  dealer  in  ice  cream,  at 
No.  208  W.  Madison  street.  The  product  of  this  establish- 
ment is  of  the  very  best  class.  Pure  cream  is  used  and  the 
most  skilful  care  is  exercised  in  mixing  the  ingredients  and 
in  the  freezing  process,  the  result  being  a  most  delicious 
article.  The  best  flavors  are  used,  and  they  include  a  large 
variety  Fancy  ices  of  all  descriptions  are  also  made.  The 
business  was  established  in  1863,  at  117  W.  Randolph  street, 
and  was  moved  to  the  present  location  in  1867.  Here  neat, 
spacious  premises  are  occupied,  and  a  first-class  stock  of  con- 
fectionery cigars  and  tobacco,  etc.,  is  carried.  An  attractive 
ice  cream  parlor  is  run  in  connection,  and  cleanliness  and  taste 
are  features  of  the  whole  establishment.  Mr.  R.  Valentini, 
the  proprietor,  was  born  in  Tuscany,  came  to  Chicago  in  1859. 
and  is  now  fifty-one  years  of  age.  He  is  a  leader  in  his  line 
of  business,  a  polite  and  courteous  gentleman,  and  an  honored 
and  esteemed  citizen,  and  it  is  with  pleasure  that  we  commend 
his  establishment  to  the  public. 


W.   M.   MOORE. 

A  striking  example  of  what  patient  industry  and  energy 
will  do  in  a  progressive  city  is  shown  in  the  case  of  Mr. 
W.  M.  Moore,  the  extensive  druggist,  at  No.  351  N.  Clark 
street,  at  the  corner  of  Oak  street.  Mr.  Moore  was  an  em- 
ploye of  L.  Burlingham  &  Co.  in  the  drug  business  at  his 
present  location,  and  about  three  years  ago  was  enabled  to 
purchase  their  store,  which  he  conducts  as  only  a  first-class 
pharmacist  can.  He  carries  an  excellent  line  of  drugs, 
chemicals,  patent  medicines  and  toilet  articles,  and  has  a 
large  soda  fountain  in  the  front  of  his  handsomely  furnished 
store.  He  employs  two  assistants,  and  makes  a  specialty  of 
filling  physicians'  prescriptions  carefully  and  conscientiously. 
Mr.  Moore  was  born  in  London,  Ont.,  and  has  been  in 
Chicago  for  ten  years.  He  is  a  graduate  of  the  Ontario  Col- 
lege of  Pharmacy  at  Toronto,  Canada.  He  is  a  popular  young 
gentleman,  who  by  his  own  efforts  has  amassed  a  com- 
petency and  has  a  wide  circle  of  friends. 


G.    W.     DOWDELL. 

A  nice  business  in  general  real  estate  brokerage  is  done  by 
Mr.  G.  W.  Dowdell,  whose  office  is  in  room  10,  No.  196  La 
Salle  street.  A  specialty  is  made  of  acre  property,  and  a 
large  amount  is  handled.  Loans  are  negotiated  on  real  estate. 
Mr.  Dowdell  is  a  native  of  St.  Lawrence  County,  N.  Y.,  and 
is  now  in  the  prime  of  life.  In  i874he  went  to  Sacramento, Cal., 
where  he  engaged  in  the  building  and  contracting  business. 
When  the  Blafk  Hills'  excitement  broke  out,  shortly  after, 
he  went  to  Mitchell,  Dak.,  and  engaged  in  the  same  busi- 
ness there.  From  .1877  to  1879  he  was  traveling  salesman 
for  the  Fairbanks,  Morse  &  Co.  Scale  Works  of  this  city.  In 
September,  1889,  he  located  permanently  in  Chicago,  and 
established  his  present  business,  opening  an  office  in  the  Inter 
Ocean  building.  There  he  remained  until  May,  1891,  when 
he  removed  to  his  present  location.  The  office  he  now  occu- 
pies is  neatly  fitted  up  and  nicely  arranged. 

WM.  WRIGLEY,  JR.,  &  CO. 

Acknowledging  the  fact,  that  cleanliness  is  next  to  Godli- 
ness, the  manufacturers  ofWrigley's  Mineral  Scouring  Soap 
have  established  their  Western  agency  in  Chicago  under  the 
style  of  William  Wrigley.  Jr.,  &  Company,  at  No.  157  Kinzie 
street,  in  the  I'uhl  and  Webb  building.  The  original  firm  was 
established  in  Philadelphia  about  twenty-one  years  ago,  and 
the  excellency  of  their  manufactures  has  increased  the  trade, east 
and  west,  north  and  south,  until  all  the  world  acknowledges 
the  wonderful  properties  of  the  best  scouring  soap  in  the 
world,  "Wrigley's  Mineral."  The  firm  representing  the 
manufacturers  here,  composed  of  William  Wrigley.  jr.,  and 


William  Scatchard,  jr.,  opened  in  the  early  spring  of  1890,  and 
have  since  built  up  a  trade  in  this  section  that  is  the  wonder 
and  envy  of  their  competitors.  At  their  warerooms,  No.  157 
Kinzie  street,  they  carry  a  large  stock  of  the  now  celebrated 
Mineral  Scouring  Soap  and  occupy  the  entire  floor  25x100  feet, 
at  the  above  number.  Mr.  Wrigley,  jr.  and  Mr.  Scatchard, 
jr..  are  both  native  Philadelphians,  are  live,  energetic  and  are 
pushing  the  interests  of  the  home  house  in  such  a  manner  as  to 
make  older  men  in  the  business  look  "queer." 


E.   L.   WUNDERLE. 

A  well-stocked  and  thoroughly  equipped  drug  store  is  a 
great  convenience  in  any  community,  and  the  North  side  is 
favored  with  one  of  the  best  at  No.  278  Wells  street,  being 
that  of  K.  L.  Wunderle's  prescription  drugstore,  which  was 
established  in  1876  by  H.  Reinharden,  the  present  pro- 
prietor taking  charge  in  1890.  He  carries  a  full  and  com- 
plete line  of  the  purest  and  best  drugs  and  chemicals, 
patent  medicines,  toilet  articles,  notions  and  druggists'  sun- 
dries, also  has  a  handsome  soda  fountain.  Mr.  Wunderle 
is  a  graduate  of  the  Chicago  College  of  Pharmacy,  a  mem- 
ber of  the  Alumni,  and  a  registered  member  of  the  Illinois 
State  Board  of  Pharmacy.  His  store  occupies  the  main 
floor  at  the  above  number  with  pharmacy  in  the  rear,  and  he 
employs  two  assistants.  He  manufactures  all  of  his  own 
tinctures,  essences,  extracts  and  syrups,  and  remains  open 
until  eleven  o'clock  each  evening.  He  is  a  native  Chicagoan, 
is  immensely  popular  and  has  a  splendid  trade. 


A.  C.    SCHIEWE. 

No  more  convenient  institution  exists  in  any  community 
than  the  dry  goods  and  notion  houses,  well  stocked  and  ably 
conducted.  The  West  side  is  particularly  fortunate  m  this 
line,  and  no  firm  takes  precedence  over  the  well-known  house 
of  A.  C.  Schiewe  of  No.  959  Milwaukee  avenue.  The  busi- 
ness was  originally  established  under  the  firm  name  of  Schiewe 
&  Maas,  eight  years  ago,  and  upon  the  death  of  Mr.  Maas  in 
1887,  the  present  proprietor  conducted  the  business  alone,  and 
has  been  in  his  present  splendid  location  for  nearly  three  years. 
Mr.  Schiewe  carries  at  all  times  a  handsome  line  of  staple  and 
fancy  dry  goods,  ladies'  and  gents'  furnishing  goods,  notions, 
and  that  comprehensive  line  of  notions  known  only  to  first- 
class  dry  goods  houses.  Mr.  Schiewe  is  a  native  of  Germany, 
and  has  been  in  Chicago  for  nearly  twenty  years,  although  still 
a  young  man.  He  is  live,  energetic  and  progressive,  and  is 
doing  a  splendid  business,  which  is  constantly  increasing. 

BAVARIA   LAUNDRY. 

There  is  no  laundry  of  higher  standing  or  doing  a  more 
satisfactory  business  than  the  Havana  Laundry,  owned  and 
operated  by  Mr.  Andrew  Sedlmayer.  This  business  has 
been  established  for  six  years,  and  has  come  into  its  present 
prominence  through  the  diligent  efforts  and  close  applica- 
tion to  business  of  its  proprietor.  He  occupies  the  ground 
floor  and  basement  of  numbers  31 3  Larrabee  street  and  13^'. 
Wells  street,  and  has  a  very  complete  plant.  The  premises 
are  25x75  feet  in  dimensions,  and  the  washing  machinery  is 
in  the  basement.  This  consists  of  all  the  latest  improve- 
ments for  washing,  bleaching,  starching,  drying,  etc.  The 
power  is  supplied  by  a  twelve  horse  power  engine.  The 
first  floor  is  used  as  office  and  delivery  room,  and  in  the  rear 
the  ironing  department,  where  the  latest  mangles  and  iron- 
ing machines  are  in  operation.  Everything  is  of  the  best 
character  and  the  work  is  all  done  in  the  best  possible 
manner.  The  laundry  gives  employment  to  from  twelve  to 
fifteen  hands  and  two  teams  are  kept  busy  attending  to  the 
delivery  of  the  goods.  Branch  agencies  have  been  estab- 
lished in  all  parts  of  the  city  for  receiving  and  delivering 
goods.  The  prices  charged  are  popular  and  moderate.  Mr. 
Sedlmayer  is  a  native  of  Germany  and  has  resided  in  Chicago 
a  number  of  years. 


METROPOLIS  OF  THE 


UNION  SPECIAL  SEWING  MACHINE  CO. 

In  the  manufacture  of  sewing  machines  for  all  purposes  the 
United  States  is  greatly  ahead  of  all  other  nations.  In  this 
connection  we  desire  to  make  special- reference  in  this  com- 
mercial review  of  Chicago  to  the  representative  and  successful 
Union  Special  Sewing  Machine  Co.,  manufacturers  of  Elastic 
Stitch  Sewing  Machines,  whose  office  and  factory  are  situated 
at  60  Michigan  street.  This  industry  was  established  in  iS8l 
by  the  Union  Bag  Machine  Company,  which  was  succeeded  in 
1884  by  the  present  corporation,  with  ample  capital,  the  execu- 


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The  company  promptly  fills  orders,  and  furnishts  references 
and  samples  on  application.  Absolute  protection  from  hostile 
litigation  from  patentees  of  other  trimmers  is  likewise  guaran- 
teed by  the  Union  Special  Sewing  Machine  Co.  to  all  who  use 
it.  The  Union  Special  Sewing  Machine  Co.  has  also  branches 
m  New  York,  Philadelphia,  Boston,  London.  Amsterdam  and 
Berlin.  Their  latest  and  most  valuable  production  is  a  machine 
for  sewing  carpets,  which  is  operated  by  electricity  and  does 
the  work  of  forty  hand  sewers.  Two  of  these  plants  are  in 
operation  in  the  stores  of  Marshall  Field  &  Co..  and  the  com- 
pany are  about  starting  a  complete  plant  of  their  own  in  New 

York  City.  The  com- 
pany, in  connection  with 
Mr.  Franklin  Ames, 
owns  a  lar«e  number  of 
patents  which  control 
the  sewing  of  carpet  by 
electricity.  The  officers 
are  able,  energetic  and 
honorable  business  men, 
under  whose  guidance 
the  prospects  of  the 
company  are  of  the  most 
favorable  character. 


tiveoflicers  being  Mr.  \V.  S. North,  president  and  treasurer;  Mr. 
W.  M.  Boyer  secretary  and  Mr.  L.  Muther,  superintendent 
The  company's  "  Union"  Elastic  Stitch  Sewing  Machines  were 
invented  and  patented  by  Messrs.  L.  Muther  and  R.  G.  Wood- 
ward, who  are  in  the  employment  of  the  company  as  superin- 
tendent and  expert  respectively.  These  machines  are  the,  best 
yet  offered  to  the  public  for  seaming  and  ornamental  work  on 
knit  fabrics,  shoes,  mitts  and  gloves,  shirts  and  drawers,  burlap 
and  bag  sewing,  jerseys,  cloaks  and  suits,  corsets,  sails  and 
awnings,  umbrella  sewing  and  hemming,  etc.  These  machines 
can  be  run  at  double  the  speed  of  others,  besides  always  in- 
suring a  strong,  durable,  double  thread  elastic  seam.  They 
have  a  guaranteed  speed  in  every  day  work  of  2,500  stitches 
per  minute,  and  have  no  shuttles  to  thread  or  bobbin  to  wind, 
but  take  the  thread  directly  from  the  spool.  In  the  construc- 
tion of  these  splendid  power  machines  only  the  best  materials 
and  the  highest  mechanical  skill  are  employed,  making  them 
unsurpassed  for  durability  and  efficiency,  while  the  prices 
quoted  for  them  are  exceedingly  moderate.  Already  I2,oooof 
these  machines  have  been  sold,  and  the  trade  of  the  company 
is  by  no  means  confined  to  the  United  States  and  Canada,  but 
extends  to  Europe.  Mexico,  Central  and  South  America,  India, 
South  Africa  and  Australia.  The  company's  factory  is  fully 
equipped  with  special  machinery  and  appliances,  operated  by  a 
sixty-horse  power  steam  engine.  Here  seventy-five  skilled 
workmen  are  employed,  and  they  also  manufacture  White's 
improved  bag  folding  and  cutting  machines.  Lockwood's  bag 
turning  machines,  etc..  which  are  general  favorites  wherever 
introduced,  owing  to  their  superiority  and  utility  They  are 
owners  of  the  Dewees'  famous  fabric  trimmer,  which  is  an 
admirable  device  for  trii-'ming  knit  fabrics  and  other  materials 
simultaneously  with  their  being  sewed  upon  a  sewing  machine. 


UNION    TAILOR- 
ING  CO. 

Chicago's  numerous 
merchants  and  business 
men  have  the  reputation 
of  being  the  best  dressed 
citizens  of  any  city  in 
America.  This  is  due 
to  the  superiority  of  the 
skill  and  ability  of  the 
merchant  tailors,  who 
do  business  here  and 
never  spare  expense  nor 
labor  to  attain  the 
highest  perfection  in 
their  art.  The  leading 
establishment  of  the  district  in  which  it  is  located  is  un- 
questionably the  Union  Tailoring  Co.  This  establish- 
ment has  been  in  the  field  of  popular  favor  for  five  years,  and 
is  patronized  by  the  leading  merchants  and  citizens  of  the 
North  side.  The  proprietor  is  Mr.  Harry  M.  Brown,  a  gentle- 
man well-known  and  highly  respected  for  his  skill  and  social 
qualities.  He  occupies  the  elegant  store  located  at  30  Cly- 
bourn  avenue,  which  is  20x60  feet  in  dimensions,  and  neatly 
fitted  up,  having  a  superior  stock  well  displayed.  Ail  the 
latest  novelties  and  designs  in  woolens,  cloths,  cassimeres, 
serges,  cheviots,  tweeds,  flannels,  worsteds,  etc.,  are  carried, 
and  received  as  soon  as  produced  by  the  leading  manufacturers 
of  this  country  and  Europe.  Only  the  finest  custom  work  is 
done  and  twenty  skilled  workmen  are  kept  constantly  employed, 
producing  the  best  effects  in  suits,  overcoats,  etc.  The  patron- 
age of  this  house  has  grown  steadily  from  the  first,  the  custom- 
ers recognizing  the  fact  that  they  were  obtaining  the  highest 
results  in  the  tailor's  art  at  the  minimum  price  by  dealing  with 
Mr.  Brown.  This  gentleman  has  always  catered  to  only  the 
first-class  trade,  and  has  had  an  extended  experience  in  many 
of  the  largest  European  cities  before  coming  to  America.  He 
was  born  in  Germany,  and  came  to  Chicago  twelve  years  ago, 
and  since  his  coming  here  has  built  up  a  business  that  but  a 
few  older  concerns  can  lay  claim  to  and  is  brought  about  by 
his  untiring  energy,  and  careful  and  constant  attention  to 
patrons.  '  He  is  in  the  prime  of  life  and  is  an  active,  energetic 
business  man  of  the  utmost  skill  and  irrepioachable  charac- 
ter. Mr.  Brown  has  numerous  friends,  who  are  ardent  in  their 
admiration  and  never  neglect  an  opportunity  to  speak  well  of 
him  and  his  business,  which  has  been  brought  about  by  his 
honorable  and  honest  methods  of  conducting  his  affairs,  and 
fair  treatment  to  all. 


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L.   SCHMIDT. 

Those  whom  the  sad  surroundings  ot  death  have  brought 
into  professional  contact  with  Mr.  L.  Schmidt,  of  869 
\V.  Twenty-first  street,  near  Hoyne  avenue,  are  all  of  one 
opinion,  and  that  is,  that  his  manner  of  conducting  funerals  is 
all  that  can  be  required  in  the  way  of  thorough  respectability 
and  decency.  He  always  has  on  hand  every  style  of  coffins, 
caskets,  shrouds  and  necessary  funeral  appurtenances.  He  also 
takes  charge  of  remains  at  any  hour  of  the  day  or  night  and 
prepares  them  for  burial  in  a  very  superior  manner,  embalm- 
ing being  performed  when  desired  according  to  the  most 
approved  process.  Carriages  and  hearses  are  supplied,  and 
interment  obtained  in  any  of  the  city  cemeteries  or  those  in  the 
surrounding  locality.  All  funerals  are  personally  directed  by 
Mr.  Schmidt,  and  he  employs  assistants  of  well-tried  experi- 
ence, so  that  there  is  no  room  left  for  any  possible  kind  of 
mistake.  His  telephone  call  is  9002,  and  all  messages, 
whether  by  day  or  night,  receive  instant  attention.  In  the 
matter  of  charges  Mr.  Schmidt  is  very  reasonable,  and  does 
not  take  advantage  of  the  helpless  surroundings  of  relatives  in 
the  time  of  bereavment,  as  so  many  do  He  is  of  German 
nationality,  and  has  been  established  in  this  business  for  the 
last  seven  vears. 


THE  FIRST  COLUMBIAN    EXPOSITION  TOWER. 

It  was  reserved  for  T.  \V.  Slattery  &  Co.,  a  real  estate  lirm, 
doing  business  at  No.  1 1 5  Dearborn  street,  Chicago,  to  con- 
struct the  first  observatory  tower  adjacent  to  the  World's 
Fair  grounds  at  Jackson  park  A  number  of  such  projects 
had  been  discussed,  many  elaborate  plans  had  been  drawn, 
and  a  score  of  corporations  organized  for  this  purpose. 
Even  M.  Eiffel,  the  originator  of  the  wonderful  Paris  tower, 
had  submitted  a  proposition  to  the  directors  of  the  Columbian 
Exposition  to  erect  a  similar  structure  here;  but  this,  like  all 
the  other  projects,  got  no  farther  than  the  architect's  hands, 
and  was  finally  abandoned  altogether.  A  high  board  fence 
surrounding  Jackson  park  effectually  shuts  out  from  view  . 
the  exceedingly  interesting  work  of  constructing  the  many 
imposing  and  novel  edilices  which  are  destined  to  amaze  the 
world  in  1893.  What  object  could  be  worthier  than  to  afford 
[he  public  a  comprehensive  bird's-eye  view  of  this  panorama? 
This  was  the  thought  that  occurred  to  Mr.  Maurice  (i. 
O'Brien,  the  junior  member  of  the  lirm,  and  with  character- 
istic energy  he  lost  no  time  in  putting  the  idea  in  tangible 
shape.  The  tower  stands  at  the  corner  of  Stony  Island  ave- 
nue and  Sixty-fourth  street,  and  commands  a  magnificent 
view  of  the  exposition  grounds,  as  well  as  the  many  beau- 
tiful suburbs  surrounding  Jackson  park.  The  firm  has  estab- 
lished a  branch  office  at  the  base  of  the  tower,  where  the 
usual  features  of  their  business  will  be  transacted,  viz.:  Buy- 
ing  and  selling  real  estate  on  commission,  negotiating  loans, 
placing  insurance,  etc.  They  will  pay  special  attention  ;o  the 
negotiation  cf  leases  and  the  collection  of  rents  in  the  district 
adjacent  to  Jackson  park. 


T.   E.  COPELIN. 

The  North  side  boasts  of  as  line  stores  as  there  are  in  the  city, 
and  among  them  is  that  of  T.  E.  Copelin  of  Nos.  35  and  37 
N.  State  street.  Mr.  Copelin  carries  a  full,  complete  and  well 
selected  stock  of  stoves,  tinware  and  builders'  hardware,  also 
house  furnishing  goods,  and  manufactures  all  kinds  of  work  in 
tin,  copper,  sheet  and  galvanized  iron,  paying  especial  atten- 
tion to  stove  and  furnace  repairing.  He  opened  this  store 
five  years  ago  at  the  above  location,  using  the  handsome 
room,  No.  37,  as  the  office  and  storeroom  and  No. '35  as  the 
workshop.  The  shop  is  fitted  with  all  the  modern  appliances 
for  the  manufacture  of  his  wares,  and  five  men  are  employed 
in  manufacturing  and  jobbing.  Mr.  Copelin  was  born  in  New 
York  city,  but  was  raised  in  Chicago,  and  is  thoroughly  identi- 
fied with  its  interests.  He  is  industrious,  energetic,  courteous 
and  attentive  to  business,  meriting  the  immense  trade  he  has 
been  favored  with. 


FRANK    J.    BERGER. 

Since  the  inception  of  this  enterprise  in  1885,  this  store  has 
become  one  of  the  leading  centers  of  trade  in  this  section  of 
the  city.  The  premises  occupied  are  located  at  1486  Milwau- 
kee avenue,  and  are  htted  up  with  every  improved  convenience 
to  be  found  in  a  first  class  store  of  this  kind,  and  has  hand- 
somely fitted  plate  glass  show  cases,  etc  ,  etc.  The  stock 
carried  embraces  a  full  line  of  pure  and  fresh  drugs  and 
chemicals,  reputable  patent  medicines,  druggists'  sundries, 
fancy  and  toilet  articles,  physicians'  supplies,  etc.,  all  of 
which  have  been  selected  with  great  care.  A  specialty  is  made 
of  compounding  physicians'  prescriptions  and  family  recipes, 
in  an  accurate,  prompt  and  careful  manner,  and  nothing  is 
wanting  to  render  the  establishment  in  every  respect  a  model 
of  its  type.  Mr.  Berger  employs  none  but  competent  assist- 
ants, who  are  graduates  of  the  Chicago  College  of  Phar- 
macy. Mr.  Berger  has  earned  an  enviable  reputation  in 
professional  circles  as  a  thorough,  reliable  pharmacist,  and  a 
large  and  liberal  patronage  is  the  result.  He  is  a  native  of 
Wisconsin,  but  Chicago  has  been  his  home  for  the  last  fifteen 
years,  and  previous  to  his  venture  in  business,  was  a  drug 
clerk  here  several  years.  He  is  about  thirty-three  years  of 
age.  The  prescription  department  is  under  the  supervision  of 
the  proprietor,  or  his  wife,  who  is  also  a  pharmacist. 


A.  WEISSKOPF. 

One  of  the  best  known  and  oldest  established  dry  goods 
houses  on  the  West  side  is  that  of  A.  Weisskopf,  610,  612  and 
614  Blue  Island  avenue.  Mr.  Weisskopf  has  an  elegant  store 
at  this  place,  and  has  it  stocked  with  a  fine  line  of  imported 
and  domestic  dry  goods.  He  carries  everything  in  the  line, 
finest  silks,  satins,  brocades,  velvets,  together  with  cashmeres, 
cloths,  woolens,  ginghams,  sheetings,  embroderiesand,  in  fact, 
everything  of  this  nature.  His  stock  is  very  complete  and 
select,  all  the  goods  being  of  superior  grades.  The  business 
was  established  in  1873  by  A.  I..  Klein  &  Co.,  and  continued 
in  this  style  until  iSSo,  when  the  parenership  was  dissolved, 
Mr.  Weisskopf  succeeding  to  the  business  and  continuing  it 
ever  since.  The  patronage  of  this  house  is  very  large,  the 
many  years  it  has  been  in  the  business,  and  the  honorable 
methods  employed,  all  combine  to  establish  it  in  public  favor. 
Five  persons  are  employed  and  the  business  has  not  by  any 
means  reached  its  maximum.  Mr.  Weisskopf  gives  the  busi- 
ness his  personal  attention  and  selects  his  goods  with  the 
greatest  care.  He  is  a  well-known  business  man,  standing 
very  high  in  commercial  and  financial  circles,  and  is  also  a 
prominent  member  of  a  number  of  fraternal  orders,  notably 
among  which  are  the  following:  Royal  Arcanum.  Knights  of 
Honor,  Free  Sons  of  Israel,  B.  B.  Society,  the  latter  an 
Austrian  society,  Mr.  Weisskopf  was  born  in  Austria  and 
came  to  Chicago  in  1871.  His  business  relations  have  been 
of  the  most  pleasant  character  and  his  success  is  due  to  his 
straightforward  methods  and  fair  dealing.  He  resides  at 
608  Blue  Island  avenue,  adjoining  the  stores,  in  his  own 
property. 

G.  W.   BOALCH. 

One  of  the  greatest  and  most  important  businesses  to  have 
established  in  a  community  is  a  first-class  family  drug  store 
and  prescription  pharmacy.  Such,  in  fact,  as  is  that  of  Mr. 
G.  W.  Boalch,  at  the  corners  of  Fullerton  and  Clybourn,  and 
Webster  and  Southport  avenues.  This  reliable  house  was 
opened  twelve  years  ago  by  Ripke  &  Weber,  and  was  pur- 
chased by  the  present  proprietor  within  the  past  year.  The 
room  is  elegantly  furnished  with  glass  wall  and  counter  show 
cases,  which  contain  a  splendid  line  of  pure,  fresh  drugs, 
chemicals,  patent  medicines,  toilet  articles,  and  druggists'  sun- 
dries. Mr.  Boalch  is  a  native  Chicagoan,  a  graduate  of  the  Chi- 
cago College  of  Pharmacy,  a  licensed  druggist,  and  registered 
by  the  Illinois  State  Board  of  Pharmacy.  He  is  a  young  man 
of  ability,  energy  and  character,  and  has  established  a  large 
trade,  which  is  constantly  increasing. 


METROPOLIS  OF  THE 
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CHICAGO  UNION   LIME  WORKS. 

An  old-established  business  is  that  now  so  ably  and 
thoroughly  represented  by  the  Chicago  Union  Lime  Com- 
panv,  manufacturers  of  Chicago  quick  lime  and  Macadam 
and  concrete  stone,  for  which  F.  E.  Spooner  is  the  agent. 
It  was  originated  in  1859  by  Mr.  T.  W.  Phinney  under  the 
style  of  the  Chicago  Union  Lime  Works.  Mr.  Phinney  is  a 
resident  of  Newport,  R.  I.  A  capitalist  of  rare  business 
capacity,  he  saw  the  need  of  such  an  enterprise  in  Chicago, 
and  his  sagacity  has  been  more  than  justified  by  the  magnifi- 
cent success  of  the  undertaking.  Mr.  F.  E.  Spooner  has 
been  the  agent  for  the  past  twenty-seven  years,  the  whole  of 
the  time  he  has  been  in  Chicago.  In  his  efficient  manage- 
ment is  found  the  success  which  has  attended  the  enterprise, 
which  now  keeps  250  hands  fully  employed,  and  has  left  its 
impress  on  this  and  many  another  city  in  the  broad  west. 
The  capacity  of  the  Chicago  Union  Lime  Works  is  50,000 
barrels  of  lime  monthly.  Besides  this  the  firm  manufact- 
ures Macadam  and  concrete  stone.  The  works  are  on  Nine- 
teenth and  Lincoln  streets,  covering  an  area  of  seventeen 
acres  of  land.  The  trade  is  largely  local.  The  stone-crush- 
ing works  at  the  same  place,  on  Nineteenth  and  Lincoln,  is 
fitted  with  all  the  best  machinery  for  the  crushing  of  stone 
for  macadamizing  purposes,  and  the  trade  for  this  specialty 
is  very  widely  diffused.  Mr.  Spooner,  who  can  always  be 
found  in  the  spacious  and  neatly  appointed  offices  at  room 
5,  159  La  Salle  street,  is  a  gentleman  of  the  most  complete 
experience  in  the  business,  in  which  his  name  and  that  of 
the  works  are  standard  and  almost  above  comparison.  lie 
is  a  native  of  Massachusetts 


THE  McCLOUD    IRON   AND   STEEL  COMPANY. 

The  prominence  of  Chicago  as  a  commercial  center,  to- 
gether with  its  proximity  to  the  iron-producing  districts, 
makes  it  a  natural  center  for  the  iron  trade.  The  many  rail- 
roads running  into  the  city  and  recognizing  it  as  their  chief 
headquarters  also  give  prominence  to  the  business  of  dealing 
in  iron  ores  and  the  manufacaure  of  articles  of  steel.  One  of 
the  foremost  establishments  doing  business  in  this  line  is  the 
McCloud  Iron  and  Steel  Co. ,  whose  offices  are  in  the  Rookery 
building,  room  653.  This  enterprise  was  incorporated  in 
June,  1890,  and  is  establishing  plants  in  different  parts  of  the 
country  for  the  manufacture  of  wrapped  bars,  both  iron  and 
steel,  and  the  reduction  of  old  steel  rails  to  steel  plates,  by 
a  new  process,  and  the  manufacture  of  links  and  pins.  In 
the  reducing  of  old  rails  a  patent  process  is  used  by  this 
company  which  puts  the  bars  together  without  welding,  by  a 
process  of  wrapping  and  pressing.  The  company  will  in 
the  near  future  build  a  large  plant  in  this  city,  and  give  em- 
ployment to  many  artisans.  In  the  manufacture  of  wrapped 
steel  bars  many  thousands  of  old  rails  will  be  used  annually, 
being  reduced  by  this  company's  process  into  all  kinds  of 
shapes.  The  officers  of  the-  company  are  all  residents  of  the 
city,  and  gentlemen  of  ability  and  known  business  integrity. 
Mr.  J.  C.  Fortiner  is  the  president,  and  is  very  well  known 
in  leading  financial  circles.  Mr.  F.  G.  Holton,  the  vice- 
president,  is  also  president  of  the  Chicago  Battery  and  Trac- 
tion Co.  Mr.  Sidney  McCloud  superintends  the  entire  work 
and  brings  long  experience  and  technical  knowledge  to  bear 
in  producing  a  most  valuable  commercial  product.  Mr.  H. 
L.  Norton,  the  treasurer,  is  also  secretary  of  the  Traction 
Co.  The  secretary  of  the  company  is  Mr.  W.  D.  Grossman. 
Its  rating  is  high  and  its  output  constantly  increasing  with 
the  demand. 

CHICAGO  BATTERY  AND    TRACTION   CO. 

The  adoption  of  electricity  for  motive  power  has  brought 
many  inventions  into  the  market  of  the  greatest  commercial 
value  and  interest.  One  of  the  principal  parts  of  the  mechan- 
ism of  independent  electric  motors,  and  that  of  greatest  im- 
portance, is  the  battery.  To  manufacture  these  the  Chicago 
Battery  and  Traction  Company  was  organized  in  1890.  The 
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officers  of  the  company  are  F.  G.  Holton,  president,  II.  B. 
Meech, vice-president,  G.  E.  Farley,  treasurer,  H.L.Norton, 
secretary;  all  progressive  and  representative  businessmen. 
Mr.  Holton  is  also  vice-president  of  the  McCloud  Iron  and 
Steel  Co. ,  and  gives  his  personal  attention  to  the  business. 
Mr.  H.  L.  Norton,  the  secretary  of  the  company,  is  also 
treasurer  of  the  McCloud  Iron  and  Steel  Company.  The 
factory  of  the  company  is  in  Chicago,  where  a  force  of  work- 
men are  employed  in  the  manufacture  of  the  various  styles  of 
batteries  used  by  the  company.  They  manufacture  storage 
batteries  for  car  systems,  which  method  of  street  car  propulsion 
is  daily  growing  in  favor.  They  also  make  stationary  storage 
and  primary  batteries  for  various  uses.  The  trade  of  this  com- 
pany extends  all  over  the  United  States,  and  the  demand 
for  their  product  increases  daily.  The  batteries  manufactured 
by  them  have  many  points  of  excellence,  for  which  they  are 
preferred  by  those  needing  such  machinery,  and  the  workman- 
ship is  all  that  knowledge  and  skill  can  bring  together  in  pro- 
duction. The  office  of  the  company  is  in  the  Rookery  building, 
number  653,  and  here  may  be  found  models,  drawings  and 
designs  that  show  the  productions  of  the  company.  The 
company  are  bringing  their  products  into  the  greatest  prom- 
inence, and  it  is  rapidly  coming  into  competition  with  the 
oldest  and  most  extensive  manufactories  in  the  country,  with 
credit  to  the  management. 

BIRKIN  &  PHILPOTT. 

With  the  rapid  and  immense  growth  of  Chicago,  and  the 
ever  increasing  demand  for  residences  and  manufacturing  and 
commercial  buildings,  the  real  estate  interests  has  naturally- 
come  to  form  one  of  the  chief  investments  for  capital  with  the 
well-to-do  and  thrifty  portion  of  the  populace.  The  large 
trade  now  clone  in  realty  of  every  description  has  naturally 
drawn  to  this  branch  of  enterprise  many  of  our  leading  capi- 
talists and  go-ahead  citizens,  and  among  this  number  are 
Messrs.  Birkin  &  Philpott  of  No.  195  Wabash  avenue,  who 
have  built  up  an  extensive  and  influential  connection  among 
speculators,  investors,  and  those  seeking  homes  for  themselves. 
This  is  a  live,  progressive  firm,  and  has  made  its  mark  in 
other  commercial  fields.  'Messrs.  Birkin  &  Philpott  in  their 
realty  department  make  a  specialty  of  handling  South  Side 
property,  and  of  dealing  in  lots  in  the  subdivisions  in  this  sec- 
tion of  the  city,  and  also  of  hand  ling  several  tracts  contiguous 
to  the  Illinois  Central  railroad  and  in  close  proximity  to  the 
manufacturing  centers  of  Pullman,  Harvey  and  Hyde  Park. 
This  business  was  established  by  the  present  firm  in  iSSg.and 
from  that  time  on  they  have  been  steadily  building  up  a  trade 
of  such  importance  as  it  now  presents  itself.  The  members  of 
this  firm  have  a  thorough  and  complete  knowledge  of  the  pres- 
ent and  prospective  value  of  realty  of  all  kinds  in  and  out  of 
the  city.and  are  at  all  times  prepared  to  offer  building  lots  and 
other  investments  on  terms  that  merit  the  attention  of  investors 
and  thrifty  artisans  and  others  who  seek  to  acquire  homes 
which  they  can  call  their  own.  At  Homewood,  a  growing 
suburb  of  this  great  city,  the  firm  have  for  sale  many  nice 
residences  and  business  lots  situated  on  the  high  ridge.  This 
is  a  most  desirable  district  in  which  to  dwell,  and  here  is 
offered  a  most  ample  security  for  investments,  for  the  place 
is  rapidly  growing,  and  with  this  growth  comes  an  announce- 
ment of  building  lots  which  now  can  be  had  from  the  firm  at 
very  low  figures,  while  three  years  hence  they  will  command 
much  higher  prices  than  they  do  to-day.  Exceptionally  low 
prices  that  now  prevailare  sure  to  be  enhanced  ere  long,  and 
parties  with  an  eye  to  business  and  to  an  increase  of  their 
wealth  will  do  well  to  consult  Messrs.  Birkin  &  Philpott  as 
to  location  of  properties  they  have  for  sale,  and  for  prices. 
In  all  their  dealings  they  will  be  found  prompt,  reliable  and 
straightforward.  Messrs.  R.  H.  Birkin  and  T.  W.  Philpott 
are  both  natives  of  England  and  old  nesidents  in  Chicago, 
familiar  with  the  need  of  the  city  and  with  the  increasing 
wants  of  the  populace.  Both  were  formerly  in  the  service  of 
the  Pullman  Palace  Car  Co.,  which  they  left  to  embark  in 
their  present  cpmmercial  enterprise.  Mr.  Philpott  is  a  mem- 
ber of  the  Sons  of  St.  George  and  numerous  other  societies. 


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KRIMBILL&  FUCIIS. 

Chicago  has  no  financial  interest  of  more  paramount  im- 
portance than  that  of  real  estate,  and  at  the  present  time, 
when  the  securities  of  the  money  market  are  so  depressed, 
coupled  with  their  diminished  earning  power,  the  investing 
public  has  turned  its  attention  to  the  city  real  estate  market, 
as  one  absolutely  secure,  and  where,  if  judicious  purchases 
are  made,  not  only  is  a  steady  source  of  income  assured,  but 
likewise  increase  of  values.  Prominent  among  the  active  and 
enterprising  houses  which  have  so  greatly  aided  in  the  perma- 
nent development  of  South  Side  Chicago  property  is  that  now- 
conducted  by  Messrs.  Krimbill  &  Kuchs  of  room  No.  23, 
Reaper  Block,  95  Clark  street,  and  rooms  Nos.  4  and  5, 
Winnipeg  Block,  South  Chicago.  The  business  was  estab- 
lished by  Mr.  A.  Krimbill  in  1873  at  the  latter  location,  he 
being  quick  to  perceive  the  prospective  values  of  South  Side 


made;  and  East  Chicago  and  Hammond,  new  manufacturing 
cites,  and  Hegeswich,  the  location  of  the  United  States 
Rolling  Stock  Company's  car  shops,  and  the  large  chemical 
works;  and  also  on  the  lake  shore,  a  little  further  southeast, 
the  new  location  of  the  great  stockyards  and  packing  houses. 
All  these  are  but  the  surroundings  of  South  Chicago  proper, 
and  in  South  Chicago  are  located  many  large  important  manu- 
facturing establishments  and  industries  of  different  kinds. 
Among  the  many  can  be  named  the  large  mill  of  the  Illinois 
Steel  Company,  the  Calumet  Iron  and  Steel  Works,  Chicago 
Ship  Yards,  where  two  of  the  largest  steel  ships  sailing  the 
waters  of  the  lakes  have  been  built  the  past  year,  and  just 
been  successfully  launched.  There  are  also  located  here 
the  gold  and  silver  smelting  and  refining  works,  the 


property,  and  during  the  current  year  he  admitted  Mr.  G. 
Fuchs  as  a  partner  in  the  city  office,  who  has  also  had  many 
years'  experience  in  handling  South  Side  property.  They 
transact  every  branch  of  the  real  estate  business,  buying, 
selling  and  renting  property,  placing  insurance,  loaning 
money  on  bond  and  mortgage,  and  making  a  specialty  of 
taking  entire  charge  of  estates.  The  firm  are  also  no- 
taries public,  having  made  a  complete  study  of  the  law 
of  real  estate,  and  can  be  consulted  with  implicit  con- 
fidence on  all  matters  pertaining  thereto.  In  the  mat- 
ter of  South  Side  property  no  one  is  better  qualified  than 
Mr.  Krimbill  to  give  a  reliable  opinion  on  actual  and  pros- 
pective values,  and  to  render  full  information  as  to  titles  and 
the  incumbrances  thereon  (it  any).  He  accordingly  takes 
charge  of  the  South  Side  office,  Mr.  Fuchs  attending  to  the 
affairs  of  the  city  branch,  lioth  are  prominent  members  of 
the  Real  Estate  Exchange,  and  we  confidently  recommend 
this  house  as  one  with  which  property  investors  can  enter  into 
satisfactory  business  relations.  Mr.  Krimbill,  who  is  the  vet- 
eran real  estate  dealer  at  South  Chicago,  in  the  Calumet 
region,  gives  the  following  short  description  of  that  wonderful 
and  important  industrial  center:  It  is  located  on  both  sides  of 
the  Calumet  River,  has  one  of  the  finest  and  best  harbors  on 
the  chain  of  lakes,  and  is  the  coming  manufacturing  and  indus- 
trial center  of  the  World's  Fair  City,  bounded  on  the  east  \<\ 
Lake  Michigan,  and  entrance  of  the  famous  Calumet  harbor, 
on  the  west  by  Calumet  Lake,  on  the  west  shore  of  which  is 
located  the  wonderful  City  of  Brick  (Pullman)  and  Stony 
Island  Boulevard,  extending  from  this  beautiful  inland  lake  to 
Jackson  Park,  the  location  of  the  World's  Fair;  on  the  north 
by  the  World's  Fair  site,  and  on  the  south  and  southeast  by 
the  Phcenix  like  establishments  of  the  Standard  Oil  Company 
at  Whiting.  Five  million  dollars  of  improvements  arc  being 


steam  forge  works,  large  iron  boiler  works  (not  yet  com- 
pleted), iron  foundry,  the  large  frog  and  crossing  works, 
large  planing  mills  and  wood  working  establishments.  There 
are  several  large  lumber  yards,  both  wholesale  and  retail, 
two  large  wholesale  coal  yards,  shops  of  the  Baltimore  & 
Ohio  Railroad  Co. ,  the  shops  of  the  Pittsburgh,  St.  Louis  & 
Chicago  Railroad  Co.,  the  Fowler  Car  Wheel  Works,  grain 
elevator  and  eight  railroads,  besides  the  Belt  Line  system, 
connecting  every  railroad  that  enters  the  city  of  Chicago. 
Eight  miles  of  Chicago  streets  are  supplied  with  street  cars, 
both  electric  and  horse  power.  Eight  large  brick  public 
schoolhouses  are  now  accommodating  thousands  of  school 
children.  Twenty-two  religious  societies  have  good  and  sub- 
stantial church  buildings.  About  twenty-live  secret  societies 
have  well  furnished  lodge  rooms.  South  Chicago  has  two 
banks,  one  daily  and  several  weekly  newspapers,  and  contains 
many  stores  and  business  houses  that  will  compare  with  any 
business  houses  of  the  large  cities.  Sewers,  water  pipes  and 
electric  lights  are  being  placed  in  most  of  our  streets.  The 
government  of  the  United  States  is  spending  from  sev- 
enty-live to  one  hundred  thousand  dollars  yearly  for  the 
improvement  and  extending  of  Calumet  harbor  and  river. 
Now,  to  sum  up  all  these  wonderful  improvements  which 
have  mostly  been  brought  about  within  ten  years,  a  careful 
observer  would  naturally  suppose  that  the  price  of  real  estate 
has  already  reached  a  point  that  the  poor  man  could  not  touch, 
or  that  it  has  reached  a  point  beyond  speculation,  which  is 
not  the  fact.  South  Chicago  has  had  no  boom.  Its  growth 
has  been  steady  and  healthy,  and  the  price  within  the  reach 
of  most  any  one,  and  there  is  no  place  In  the  United 
States  to-da\  where  so  sure  and  profitable  investments  can  be 
made  for  the  « ame  amount  of  money  as  in  South  Chicago. 
Hut  it  is  impossible  for  any  one  to  comprehend  the  import- 


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ance  of  this  locality  without  inspecting  it,  and  any  one  who 
wishes  to  make  investments,  either  in  lots,  acres  or  improved 
property,  or  locations  for  manufacturing  purposes,  either  on 
river  clocks  or  on  railroads,  or  both,  or  business  lots  or  resi- 
dence lots  for  immediate  use,  should  correspond  with  the  old 
veteran  real  estate  dealer,  Andrew  Krimbill. 

EAST   SIDE — SOUTH    CHICAGO. 

The  East  side  is  the  beautiful  ridge  of  land  formerly  called 
Indian  Ridge,  and  derives  its  name  from  an  old  Indian  trail 
leading  from  the  hunting  grounds  of  the  upper  Calumet  region 
to  the  mouth  of  the  river  (now  the  Calumet  harbor).  This 
ridge  contains  the  finest  residence  property  in  the  vicinity  of 
South  Chicago.  It  is  located  between  the  Calumet  river  and 
the  beautiful  beach  of  Lake  Michigan,  and  contains  aboul 
6.000  inhabitants,  with  a  fair  proportion  of  business  of  most 
all  kinds,  and  this  desirable  locality  is  laid  out  in  several 
thousand  very  desirable  lots  for  both  business  and  residence, 
convenient  to  railroad  depots,  street  cars,  and  well  supplied 
with  churches  and  schools,  water,  sidewalks  and  several  paved 
streets,  with  many  impe-tant  improvements  in  contemplation. 


THE  ILLINOIS  TYPE  FOUNDING  CO. 

The  importance  of  Chicago  as  a  great  center  of  the  trade  in 
printers'  materials  is  forcibly  demonstrated  by  reference  to  the 
well-known  establishment  of  the  Illinois  Type  Founding 
Company,  whose  product  is  preferred  by  reason  of  its  excel- 
lence and  artistic  elegance,  and  whose  prices  are  the  most 
moderate,  quality  considered.  The  company  was  incorporated 
in  June,  1871,  with  a  paid  up  capital  of  $20,000,  and  early 
developed  a  flourishing  trade.  In  1885,  Mr.  F.  M.  Powell's 
business  was  consolidated  with  it,  and  he  became  the  presi- 
dent. The  company  continue  to  do  a  flourishing  business  in 
its  line,  and  secures  to  Chicago  the  supremacy  in  this  branch 
of  trade  in  the  West.  The  company  has  had  to  greatly  en- 
large its  facilities,  and  in  February,  1891,  increased  its  capital 
to  $100,000  paid  up.  Mr.  Powell  has  the  valued  support  of 
Mr.  C.  S.  Conner  of  New  York,  as  secretary,  and  Mr.  David 
W.  Bruce  of  New  York,  as  treasurer.  These  gentlemen  are 
prominent  type-founders,  heads  of  the  oldest  established  con- 
cerns in  the  East;  and  the  company  is  western  agent  for  Geo. 
Hruce's  Son  &  Co.  of  New  York,  and  James  Conner's  Sons, 
of  New  York.  The  company  occupies  extensive  premises  at 
Nos.  200  and  202  Clark  street,  and  carries  a  very  complete 
and  extensive  stock  of  type  and  materials  as  can  be  found  in 
Chicago.  This  is,  in  fact,  recognized  headquartet s  for  every- 
thing in  type  used  in  a  printing  office,  from  "Pearl"  up  to 
"6o-point"  size,  all  of  most  modern  improved  workmanship, 
and  made  from  the  best  metal  in  the  market.  The  stock  in- 
cludes all  styles  and  sizes  of  cases,  cabinets,  stands  imposing 
stones,  galleys,  sticks,  rules,  quoins,  etc.;  job  inks,  news  inks, 
mailers  and  inhering  machines,  roller  composition,  engravers' 
wood,  etc.  The  company  also  carries  full  lines  of  the  best 
makes  of  job  and  news  presses,  including  many  good  second- 
hand presses,  cheap  for  cash.  Mr.  Powell  brings  to  bear  all 
the  qualifications  for  the  discharge  of  the  onerous  duties 
devolving  upon  him,  and  is  a  business  man  of  good  judgment 
and  executive  capacity,  who  controls  one  of  the  largest  and 
most  desirable  trades  in  printers'  materials  in  America. 


GEORGE  E.  BROWN  &  CO. 

This  business  was  originally  established  some  years  ago  by 
the  present  proprietors,  and  two  years  ago  a  removal  was 
made  from  the  old  stand  at  60  Wabash  avenue  to  the  premises 
now  occupied  at  No.  116  Randolph  street.  The  copartners 
are  Mr.  George  E.  lirown  &  Son.  who  are  thoroughly  practical 
printers,  conversant  with  all  the  details  of  the  business  in  every 
department,  and  by  their  energy  and  enterprise  have  built  up  a 
large  and  flourishing  trade.  Throughout  the  establishment  is 
well  equipped  with  everything  requisite  for  doing  all  kinds  of 
printing,  and  all  the  latest  improved  machinery  which  is 
operated  by  electric  power.  Mr.  Brown  brings  to  bear  a  wide 
range  of  experience,  and  executes  work  for  elegance  equal  to 


any  in  the  city,  and  all  work  executed  here  bears  the  unmis- 
takable stamp  of  excellence,  in  both  design,  neatness  and  fin- 
ish, every  care  being  exercised  to  render  the  best  satisfaction. 
A  specialty  is  made  of  fine  job  and  commercial  work. 
Mr.  Brown  came  to  Chicago  in  1837  on  a  stage  coach,  when 
the  place  where  the  city  nowstands  was  a  vast  prairie.  He  has 
watched  the  steady,  rapid  growth  of  the  great  metropolis,  and 
is  one  of  its  prominent  time-honored  citizens.  He  is  the  old- 
est printer  in  Chicago,  and  to-day  works  actively  at  his  busi- 
ness. Previous  to  this  venture,  he  was  connected  with  the 
"Chicago  Journal"  twenty-five  years  and  is  very  popular  and 
has  many  influential  friends.  His  son,  Mr.  F.  D.  Brown, 
was  born  and  raised  in  this  city,  is  well  and  favorably  known, 
and  the  ripe  experience  of  the  father,  combined  with  the  vigor, 
ability  and  business  talents  of  the  son,  form  a  business  of  com- 
manding influence,  eminent  popularity  and  solid  worth. 


DEAN   &  REYNOLDS. 

There  are  few  features  of  metropolitan  enterprise  which 
contribute  a  larger  quota  to  the  convenience  of  the  lesidential 
and  transient  public  than  the  well-appointed  livery  stable,  and 
a  recent  valuable  acquisition  to  the  many  located  in  Chicago  is 
that  of  Messrs.  Dean  &  Reynolds,  occupying  the  site  Nos.  329, 
331  and  333  Thirty-fourth  street,  with  smaller  branch  at  No. 
268  Thirty-third  street.  The  latter  concern  was  the  first  to  be 
opened  by  Mr.  T.  A.  Dean  some  eighteen  months  ago,  he  in 
June,  1890,  forming  a  copartnership  with  Mr.  C.  N.  Rey- 
nolds, and  adding  the  Thirty-fourth  street  stables  to  the 
original  plant.  The  stabling  capacity  of  the  latter  is  seventy 
horses,  while  accommodation  at  the  Thirty-third  street  estab- 
lishment provides  for  thirty-six  equine  guests.  With  regard  to 
complete  appointments,  the  same  remarks  apply  to  both  con- 
cerns, and  parties  desiring  superior  accommodations  for  their 
stock  and  equipages  would  do  well  to  note  the  advantages  these 
stables  possess.  The  water  is  pure  and  abundant,  the  stalls 
are  well  ventilated,  drained  and  lighted,  and  the  grooms  and 
stallmen  are  careful  and  experienced.  A  special  feature  is 
made  of  buying  and  selling  horses  on  commission,  th's  depart- 
ment receiving  Mr.  Dean's  exclusive  attention,  whose  long  ex- 
perience as  a  horseman  is  a  sufficient  guarantee  that  he  under- 
stands everything  pertaining  to  the  business.  He  is  a  native 
of  Rockford,  this  state,  and  was  favorably  identified  with  the 
livery  business  in  his  native  town  prior  to  engaging  in  this  en- 
terprise here.  His  partner,  Mr.  Reynolds,  hails  from  Wiscon- 
sin, and  thoroughly  understands  every  phase  of  the  business. 
The  offices  are  connected  by  telephone  (calls  Nos.  8115  and 
8599),  and  all  orders,  day  or  night,  receive  prompt  attention. 


H.  J.  MOORE. 

Chicago  is  the  recognized  center  of  fashion  in  the  Western 
states,  her  leading  business  men  exercising  the  same  sway 
here  as  do  those  of  Paris  and  London,  in  France  and  England. 
In  the  line  of  the  finest  ladies'  tailor-made  garments,  a  promi- 
nent and  influential  house  in  the  city  is  that  of  Messrs.  H.  J. 
Moore  &  Co.,  No.  188  Wabash  avenue.  This  business  was 
established  in  1884  by  Mr.  H.  J.  Moore,  who  is  sole  proprie- 
tor. Mr.  Moore  is  a  thoroughly  practical  and  artistic  cutter 
of  ladies'  suits,  riding-habits,  robes,  jackets,  etc.,  and  has  de- 
veloped a  liberal  and  first-class  trade  in  the  city  and  its  vicinity. 
He  always  is  the  first  in  Chicago  to  introduce  the  latest  Paris  and 
London  styles,  importing  all  the  choicest  fabrics  and  novel- 
ties. Consequently  buyers  can  always  make  selections  here 
with  confidence,  being  assured  that  they  are  getting  the  most 
fashionable  goods  in  the  western  market.  Mr.  Moore,  although 
a  young  man,  and  established  but  a  comparatively  short  time, 
has  placed  himself  among  the  leading  importers  of  foreign 
fabrics  and  novelties,  and  has  made  the  firm  of  H.  J.  Moore 
&  Co.  an  authority  throughout  the  West  in  the  matter  of  style 
and  material.  The  warerooms  are  handsomely  furnished,  and 
here  may  be  found  as  complete  and  choice  a  line  of  ladies' 
suits,  robes,  riding  habits,  cloaks  and  garments,  as  are  to  be 
found  in  the  warerooms  of  the  celebrated  eastern  importers. 


STRAUSS,  YONDORF  &   ROSE, 

WHOLESALE   CLOTHIERS,   MARKET  AND   QLUNCY   STREETS. 


The  above  firm  are  the  successors  of  the  business  of  manu- 
facturing clothing  established  by  Meyer,  Strauss,  Goodman 
&  Co.  in  the  year  1870,  and  the  splendid  results  which  have 
attended  the  enterprise  are  seen  in  the  establishment  of  which 
Messrs.  Strauss,  Yondorf  &  Rose  are  to-day  the  proprietors. 
It  is  one  of  the  most  thoroughly  equipped  and  extensive  cloth- 
ing houses  in  the  United  States,  and  is  a  magnificent  monu- 
ment to  the  energy  and  enterprise  of  its  managers.  From  1886 


know  how  to  appreciate  this  in  preference  to  the  most  approved 
artificial  lights.  This  tenth  story  sample  room  is  a  feature  of 
the  establishment,  having  a  vaulted  ceiling  sixteen  feet  high, 
and  beautifully  decorated  and  fitted  up.  Throughout  the 
building  are  elevators  and  speaking  tubes  connecting  all  the 
floors.  The  place  is  heated  by  steam,  and  has  electrical 
alarms.  The  cutting  is  all  done  on  the  premises.  They  em- 
ploy 100  people  in  the  house,  while  an  army  of  men  and 


to  1890  the  firm  was  known  as  Strauss,  Goodman,  Yondorf  & 
Co.,  and  in  January,  1891,  the  present  style  was  adopted,  the 
firm  consisting  of  Abr.  Strauss,  Simon  Yondorf  and  Edward 
Rose.  They  occupy  a  handsome  structure  on  the  corner  of 
Market  and  Quincy  streets,  ten  stories  and  basement,  being 
the  first  actual  fire-proof  building  in  the  city  erected  and  used 
for  commercial  purposes.  This  building  is  fitted  up  with  rare 
taste  and  judgment  for  the  extensive  business  of  the  firm  ;  the 
basement  is  used  for  packing  purposes  ;  the  ground  floor  for 
offices;  the  second,  third,  fourth,  fifth  and  sixth  for  the  stor- 
age of  their  immense  stock  ;  the  seventh  and  eighth  floors  for 
cutting,  receiving  and  examining  the  work ;  the  ninth  and 
tenth  stories  are  used  for  sample  rooms,  thus  securing  on 
these  floors  at  all  times  of  day  an  unobstructed  natural  light. 
Buyers  of  textile  fabrics  of  delicate  shades  of  colors  will 


women  are  engaged  in  the  manufacture  of  the  goods  in  the 
various  tailor  shops  in  the  northern  and  western  part  of 
the  city.  The  trade  extends  all  over  the  United  States, 
competing  easily  with  the  best  houses  in  the  country,  and  in 
the  West  especially  commanding  a  trade  unparalleled  in  its 
extent.  Messrs.  Strauss,  Yondorf  &  Rose  make  a  specialty 
of  puttting  good  trimmings  and  good  workmanship  in  the 
low-priced  goods,  as  well  as  the  more  expensive  grades,  fully 
believing  that  the  man  of  small  means  is  as  well  entitled  to 
good  workmanship  as  his  more  fortunate  neighbor.  The 
goods  supplied  by  this  house  are  "cheap"  only  in  the  legiti- 
mate sense  of  that  much-abused  word,  and  are  by  no  means 
inferior.  The  proprietors  of  this  fine  establishment  all  give 
their  full  attention  to  the  business,  each  having  a  separate 
department  under  his  control. 


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WEIR  &  CRAIG  MANUFACTURING  COMPANY. 


IT  is  only  reasonable  that  in  Chicago,  which  is  the  center  of  so  many  packing  houses,there  should  be  a 
manufactory  of  packing  house  machinery,  and  a  firm  which  makes  a  speciality  of  this  is  the  Weir  & 
Craig  Manufacturing  Co.,  at  2421  to  2439  Wallace  Street,  on  the  corner  of  Twenty-fourth  place.  The 
business  was  established  by  this  company  as  a  machine  shop  and  brass  foundry  in  1865,  and  incorpo- 
rated in  1889,  with  a  capital  of  seventy-five  thousand  dollars,  and  .Mr.  John  A.  Kley  is  President,  while 
Mr.  Robert  Craig  is  vice-president,  and  Mr.  Robert  Weir  fulfils  the  equally  important  duties  of  sec- 
retary and  treasurer:  They  own  and  occupy  the  whole  of  the  building  as  per  cut  herewith,  and  which 


is  150x200  feet  in  dimensions,  and  fitted  with  all  the  latest  improved  machinery  that  it  is  possible  to 
get  for  the  conduct  of  their  business.  They  usually  employ  about  one  hundred  and  twenty-five  skilled 
hands, and  turn  out  some  of  the  finest  work  in  the  country,giving  estimates  of  every  kind  of  machine  work, 
and  they  are  also  manufacturers  and  dealers  in  plumbers'  steam  and  gas-fitters'  supplies.  The  trade 
extends  all  over  the  United  States,  and  there  seems  to  be  no  limit  to  it,  provided  their  goods  continue 
in  the  same  demand  as  they  are  at  present.  Everything  is  thoroughly  tested  before  leaving  the 
works,  and  it  is  hardly  necessary  to  say  that  the  firm  in  all  cases  uses  the  very  best  material  they  can 
buy.  Their  productive  capacity  is  very  large,  and  they  possess  the  best  possible  facilities  for  shipping 
their  goods  by  any  of  the  roads  out  of  Chicago.  Under  the  able  management  of  its  present  directo- 
rate, the  business  has  experienced  a  prosperous  and  reassuring  growth,  and  is  looked  upon  as  one  of  the 
best  conducted  and  most  reliable  of  its  kind  in  the  country. 


HOFFMANN  DECORATIVE  MOULDING  CO. 


THE  superiority  of  the  finish  and  decoration  of  the  business  blocks  and  private  residences  of  Chicago 
is  a  source  of  comment  from  all  who  visit  the  city.  Every  novelty  and  improvement  in  design  re- 
ceives careful  attention  and  consideration  from  builders  and  decorators,  and  the  houses  handling  these 
decorations  have  had  a  steady  increase  in  their  business  from  year  to  year,  while  new  manufactories  have 
been  started  to  meet  the  increasing  demand.  Among  the  thoroughly  reliable  enterprises  manufacturing 
artistic  interior  decorations  is  notably  that  known  as  the  Hoffman  Decorative  Moulding  Company.  The 
business  conducted  by  this  house  was  first  established  in  1888  by  Hoffman,  Roth  &  Co.  In  1890  Mr. 
Roth  retired  and  the  firm  name  was  changed  to  L.  Hoffman  &  Co.  In  June,  1891,  the  Hoffman  Decora- 
tive Moulding  Company  was  incorporated  under  Illinois  laws,  with  a  capital  of  $15,000,  and  Augustus 
Sparr,  president,  and  Louis  Hoffmann,  secretary  and  treasurer.  The  business  is  conducted,  at  present, 
at  125  and  127  E.  Indiana  street,  where  they  temporarily  occupy  the  fourth  floor  of  a  large  four-story 
brick  building,  150x60  feet  in  dimensions.  Here  they  have  all  kinds  of  woodworking  machinery  and 


The  above  Cut  taken  from  a  Photograph  showing  the  corner  of  room  in  the  residence  of  R.  T.  Martin,  Esq., 

Michigan  avenue. 

tools  for  making  all  kinds  of  decorative  mouldings,  the  machinery  being  operated  by  steam  power.  But 
the  quarters  are  much  too  small  for  the  constantly  increasing  demands  of  the  business,  and  the  company 
is  now  erecting  a  fine  six-story  building,  to  be  complete  in  every  feature,  and  constructed  to  meet  the 
needs  of  the  business,  to  be  situated  on  Ohio  and  Union  streets,  where  they  will  remove  to  about  June 
ist,  1892.  This  company  manufactures  fine  and  artistic  interior  ornamental  mouldings,  in  composition 
and  wood.  All  kinds  of  oak,  ash,  cherry,  maple,  walnut  and  other  woods  are  used,  and  the  designs  are 
characterized  by  novelty  and  beauty,  with  many  original  departures  and  exquisites  effects.  Twenty-five 
skilled  workmen  are  employed  by  the  company,  the  highest  wages  being  paid  them,  that  the  best  results 
may  be  attained,  consequently  the  trade  increases  steadily.  The  goods  manufactured  by  this  company 
are  sold  all  over  the  United  States,  and  are  having  a  steady  demand.  The  members  of  the  company  are 
experienced  and  well-known  business  men,  who  are  thoroughly  representative.  Mr.  Sparr  was  born  in 
Germany,  and  has  resided  in  Chicago  twenty-four  years.  He  is  thoroughly  familiar  with  the  business 
and  is  an  energetic  manager.  Mr.  Hoffmann,  who  founded  the  business,  is  a  native  of  Germany,  and 
came  to  Chicago  about  five  years  ago,  being  formerly  located  in  Syracuse,  N.  Y.,  where  he  was  engaged 
in  business  for  thirty-five  years.  His  success  is  his  best  indorsement.  This  is  one  of  the  few  firms  who 
make  a  specialty  of  designing  and  cutting  their  own  dies,  a  feature  of  the  business  which  fails  to  Mr.  L. 
E.  Hoffmann,  in  which  he  has  attained  eminent  success. 


C.  O.  SETHNESS  &  CO., 

Manufacturing  -  Chemists, 

262,  264  &  266  N.  CURTIS  STREET, 

TELEPHONE    7465.  ^CHICAGO. 


ccc;c:;=  3  c  a  a  00030000"  3 

Acid  C.  P. 

Acid  Commercial. 

Ammonia 

Ethers. 

Solution  Muriate  Iron. 
Solution  Nitrate  Iron. 

6~o^o ^ooooooooooooooo  e": 


oooooooo  OOP  o  o  o  c  ;  :  _3_o_g 

Fruit  Flavors. 
Liquor  Flavors. 
i        Essential  Oils. 
Sugar  Coloring. 

=  5000  OOP  opo  oooo  sooeoo" 


AMONG  the  prominent  and  enterprising  concerns  in  its  special  line  of  production  is  that  of  C.  O. 
Sethness  &  Company,  Manufacturing  Chemists,  whose  office  and  laboratory  are  at  262,  264 
and  266  N.  Curtis  street.  This  business  was  founded  by  Mr.  C.  O.  Sethness  in  1884,  who  established 
himself  in  the  retail  drug  business  on  Milwaukee  avenue.  In  1887  Mr.  A.  E.  Thompson  purchased 
an  interest  in  the  business  and  the  firm  style  became  C.  O.  Sethness  &  Co.  The  following  year  Mr. 
Sethness  sold  his  interest  in  the  retail  drug  business  to  Mr.  Thompson  and  founded  the  present  suc- 
cessful and  growing  enterprise,  at  1201  Milwaukee  ave.  The  rapid  development  of  the  business  soon 
necessitated  larger  quarters  and  in  January,  1890,  Mr.  Sethness  transferred  his  plant  to  the  present 
commodious  quarters.  On  April  i,  1890,  Mr.  Conrad  Hogenson  became  a  partner  in  the  concern, 
the  firm  style  remaining  as  before  C.  O.  Sethness  &  Co.  The  premises  occupied  are  eminently  suit- 
able for  the  requirements  of  the  business,  consisting  of  a  fine  three-story  building,  giving  ample  ac- 
commodation for  the  extensive  plant  and  appliances.  Here  the  firm  have  the  finest  facilities  for  the 
manufacturing  and  distilling  of  ammonia,  ethers  and  C.  P.  acids,  sulphurous  acid,  butter  of  anti- 
mony, solution  muriate  iron,  solution  nitrate  iron,  and  also  manufacture  a  full  line  of  C.  P.  chemicals. 
The  company  make  a  specialty  of  the  above  named  chemicals  and  their  products  have  no  superior  in 
the  market.  A  full  line  of  flavoring  extracts  are  manufactured  for  rectifiers,  confectioners,  the  soda 
water  trade,  etc.  ;  also  essential  oils,  sugar  coloring  (the  latter  being  a  specialty),  full  lines  of  fruit 
juices,  extract  of  malt,  etc.  Every  appliance  that  experience  and  modern  discovery  has  approved  is 
to  be  found  applied  here,  enabling  the  company  to  produce  goods  of  the  highest  class  and  at  prices, 
which,  considering  the  quality,  are  extremely  reasonable.  They  employ  a  full  staff  of  experienced 
hands,  and  command  an  extensive  and  influential  patronage  in  every  part  of  the  United  States,  be- 
sides a  very  important  connection  in  Chicago  and  Illinois.  Mr.  Sethness  as  well  as  Mr.  Hogenson, 
are  Norwegians  by  birth,  both  being  thoroughly  American  by  training  and  education.  They  are 
gentlemen  of  integrity  and  keen  business  ability,  who  are  abundantly  worthy  of  the  large  measure  of 
success  attending  their  ably  directed  efforts. 

•.'79 


LANSING  &  MCGARIGLE. 


THERE  is  no  more  accurate  test  of  the  refinement  of  a  community,  than  the  character  of  its  hotels 
and  restaurants.  In  this  respect  Chicago  may  justly  claim  the  precedence  over  many  older,  but  less 
progressive  cities,  her  fame  in  this  respect  having  circled  the  globe.  This  reputation  has  recently  been 
materially  enhanced,  by  the  opening  in  May,  1890,  of  what  is  to  all  intents  and  purposes  a  new  restaur- 
ant-cafe, at  Nos.  122  to  126  Clark  street,  by  Mess/s.  Lansing  &  McGarigle.  Ever  since  the  great  fire, 
a  small  establishment  of  this  kind  has  existed  on  the  premises,  the  original  proprietor  being  Mr.  Julius 
Kirchoff.  In  1881  Messrs.  Lansing  and  Sickler  succeeded,  the  latter  gentleman  giving  way  to  Mr. 
McGarigle  in  1889.  It  was  then  resolved  to  enlarge,  redecorate  and  refurnish  the  premises  through- 
out, at  a  cost  of  no  less  than  $20,000,  and  the  result  is  the  most  magnificent  restaurant-cafe  west  of  the 
Alleghany  mountains.  The  highest  skill,  and  the  most  distinguished  talent,  have  been  employed'  in  the 
work  of  decorating,  each  of  the  four  floors  being  treated  in  an  entirely  distinct  way,  the  furniture,  the 
floor,  the  walls  and  the  ceiling  of  each,  being  made  to  harmonize  perfectly,  producing  effects  that  are 
truly  marvelous  and  incredible  to  those  who  have  not  seen  them.  These  effects  are  greatly  enhanced 
when  the  well-placed  electric  lights  shed  their  mellow  radiance  on  mirror  and  panel  and  cornice,  turn- 
ing one's  thoughts  involuntarily  to  the  fairy  palaces  so  vividly  described  in  the  "  Arabian  Nights  "  Enter- 
tainment. On  going  through  this  wonderful  place,  we  are  no  longer  astonished  that  the  average  number 
of  customers  here  is  2,250  per  diem,  or  that  visitors  to  Chicago  are  instructed  on  no  account  to  miss 
this  unique  sight.  The  main  restaurant  is  situated  on  the  ground  floor,  the  second  is  for  ladies  and  gen- 
tlemen, while  the  third  and  fourth  are  prepared  for  the  larger  private  dining  parties  and  club  meetings, 
each  floor  being  divided  into  two  equal  apartments.  The  stairway  is  one  of  the  features  of  the  place, 
harmonizing  in  splendor  and  design  with  the  various  floors  which  it  connects,  and  partaking  success- 
ively of  the  character  of  each.  The  basement  is  devoted  to  the  cafe,  which  is  unquestionably  the  finest 
in  Chicago.  The  tiled  floor,  the  large  mirrors,  the  paneled  ceiling  and  the  unique  circular  bar  in  the 
center  about  which  upward  of  one  hundred  electric  lights  are  fixed,  all  displaying  marvelous  elegance 
and  taste,  and  a  clear  insight  into  the  requirements  of  the  best  class  of  trade.  The  cuisine  of  this  un- 
rivaled establishment  is  the  talk  of  the  city,  and  has  acquired  a  great  reputation  far  beyond  its  limits. 
Messrs.  Lansing,  and  McGarigle,  are  natives  of  Saratoga,  N.  Y.,  and  both  gentlemen  are  reckoned 
among  the  most  popular  caterers  in  the  West.  We  strongly  advise  our  out-of-town  readers,  who  intend 
visiting  the  great  Columbian  Exposition,  to  obtain  their  meals  here  if  possible,  or  at  the  least,  to  inspect 
this  perfect  specimen  of  decorative  art,  as  otherwise  they  will  miss  one  of  the  marvels  of  the  western 
metropolis,  and  one  of  the  finest  interiors  in  the  United  States. 


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£TNA  COMPANY. 


AMONG  the  enterprises  established  to  supply  the  people's  necessities,  there  is  none  more  popular  in 
Chicago  than  the  /Etna  Company,  dealers  in  all  kinds  of  coal  and  wood.  This  business  was  established 
by  P.  J.  Quinn  &  Co.  in  1877,  and  was  continued  by  them  with  great  success  until  Mr.  F.  Millerschin  pur- 
chased the  stock  of  the  concern,  and  succeeded  to  the  business  in  1889.  Mr.  Millerschin  had  been  for  twelve 
years  previous  in  the  employ  of  the  Company,  and  was  familiar  with  the  business  and  trade.  Since  his 
accession  to  the  business  it  has  increased  remarkably,  and  is  being  augmented  rapidly.  The  office  and  yards 
are  located  at  174  and  176  N.  Clark  street,  and  are  large  and  well  stocked  with  all  kinds  of  hard  and  soft 
coal  from  the  best  mines  and  in  convenient  sizes.  Pittston  hard  coal  is  a  specialty,  and  soft  coal  from  the 
following  well-known  mines  may  be  had  at  any  time,  viz.:  Erie,  Briar  Hill,  B.  &  O.,  Hocking  Valley, 
Gartsherrie,  Indiana  and  Wilmington.  The  supply  of  hardwood  and  pine  kindlings  is  complete  and  well 
selected.  All  kinds  of  slabs  may  be  had,  at  25  cents  per  cord  below  market  prices.  Maple,  beech  and  pine 
woods  are  always  carried  in  stock.  The  business  done  by  the  Company  is  extensive  and  of  the  most  sat- 
isfactory character.  Six  teams  are  kept  constantly  in  use,  and  the  annual  sales  of  coal  exceeds  7,000  tons. 
Expressing  is  done  to  order,  and  trunks  are  promptly  conveyed  to  and  from  all  depots  at  moderate  prices. 
Mr.  Millerschin  is  a  young  man  of  pronounced  business  ability  and  unquestioned  integrity.  He  is  a  member 
•of  the  Independent  Order  of  Foresters,  also  Royal  League  and  has  been  remarkably  successful,  and  has  the 
brightest  prospects  for  his  career  in  the  future. 


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C.  F.  GILLMANN  &  CO. 

JEWELERS. 


PROMINENT  among  the  leading  jewelry  houses  of  Chicago,  and  one  that  is  reliable  and  respon- 
sible, is  that  of  C.  F.  Gillmann  &  Co.  The  business  of  this  house  was  established  in  1889. 
Mr.  Gillmann  is  well  known  in  business  and  social  circles,  and  is  a  young  man  of  skill  and  ability. 
He  was  born  at  Mineral  Point,  Wis. ,  and  has  resided  in  Chicago  for  the.  past  eight  years.  He  has  spe- 
cial qualifications  for  the  business  he  is  engaged  in,  and  by  his  courteous  manner  and  thorough 
knowledge  of  the  business  has  developed  a  large  and  representative  trade.  They  occupy  as  a  store, 
the  ground  floor,  20x60  feet  in  dimensions  of  the  building  on  the  corner  of  N.  Clark  and  Ohio 
streets.  This  they  have  fitted  up  in  elegant  style,  and  stocked  with  fine  watches  of  American  and 
foreign  makes,  in  gold,  silver  and  jeweled  cases;  also  fine  diamonds  and  other  precious  stones,  beauti- 
ful jewelry  of  all  kinds,  including  earrings,  finger  rings,  bracelets  and  charms.  They  are  also- 
importers  of  musical  boxes  of  which  they  carry  a  large  and  well  selected  stock.  A  specialty  is  made 
of  resetting  diamonds,  which  is  done  with  skill  and  in  the  best  manner.  Watches,  jewelry  and 
musical  boxes  are  carefully  repaired,  and  engraving  neatly  done.  Mr.  Gillmann  is  the  agent  of  the 
Western  Clock  Manufacturing  Co.,  and  sells  many  of  these  well-known  clocks,  The  patronage  of  the 
house  is  large  and  representative.  Nine  skilled  persons  are  employed  and  every  attention  is  paid 
to  the  customer's  request.  Mr.  Gillmann  is  a  member  of  the  Knights  of  Pythias,  and  is  highly 
respected. 


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W.  P.  SPALDING. 


AMONG  the  leading  houses  in  his  section  of  the  city  engaged  in  his  line  of  trade  is  that  of  Mr. 
W.  P.  Spalding,  dealer  in  books,  stationery,  periodicals,  etc.,  at  No.  3733  Cottage  Grove  avenue. 
Mr.  Spalding  is  a  native  of  the  State  of  Massachusetts,  and  has  for  several  years  been  a  resident  of 
this  city.  He  founded  his  present  enterprise  in  1886,  and  by  his  thorough  knowledge  of  ,the  business, 
coupled  with  well-directed  efforts  to  meet  the  popular  taste,  he  has  built  up  a  large  and  remunerative 
trade,  which  is  rapidly  and  steadily  increasing.  His  store  is  handsomely  appointed  and  furnished, 
and  is  fitted  up  with  every  modern  convenience  and  facility  for  the  display  of  the  heavy  stock  always- 
on  hand,  and  the  successful  prosecution  of  the  business.  The  stock  reflects  in  a  creditable  manner  the 
good  taste  and  enterprise  of  the  proprietor,  the  walls,  counters  and  floors  being  crowded  with  books  in 
every  branch  of  literature,  ancient  and  modern.  The  house  is  leading  headquarters  for  all  the  latest 
productions  of  the  press,  the  newest  books  being  found  here  as  soon  as  published;  likewise  those 
whose  variety  commands  the  admiration  of  the  scholar  and  man  of  letters.  Periodicals,  monthlies, 
magazines,  etc.,  are  always  to  be  obtained  here,  and  subscriptions  are  received  for  all  publications. 
The  assortment  of  stationery  embraces  full  lines  of  plain  and  fancy  goods,  paper,  envelopes,  pens, 
pencils,  inks,  mucilage,  rulers,  erasers,  blank  books,  journals,  ledgers,  diaries,  etc.,  and  all  school 
and  office  supplies.  Competent  assistants  are  employed,  and  courteous  and  prompt  service  is  accorded 
to  all  patrons.  The  lowest  prices  prevail,  and  the  trade  is  very  brisk.  A  large  and  handsome  soda 
fountain  is  also  in  the  store,  which  is  altogether  one  of  the  most  attractive  on  the  avenue.  Mr.  Spal- 
ding has  made  hosts  of  friends  by  his  courteous  manner  and  sterling  integrity,  while  his  standing  in 
commercial  circles  is  in  every  respect  of  the  highest.  Mr.  Spalding  served  with  distinction  in  the  late 
war  in  Company  D,  Fifth  Regiment,  for  three  years,  where  he  was  severely  wounded.  He  was  born 
in  Lowell,  Mass.,  where  his  father,  W.  P.  Spalding,  died  only  a  few  months  ago,  and  who  was  one  of 
the  most  esteemed  and  best  known  men,  having  filled  the  position  of  paymaster  on  the  Northern 
Pacific  Railroad  for  several  years,  and  having  completed  his  term  as  Judge  of  Probate. 


CHARLES  GARBEN. 


THERE  is  no  better  Bakery  and   Ice  Cream  parlor  on  the  North  Side  than  that  of  Charles  Garben, 
176  North  Clark  Street.    Mr.  Garben  established  this  business  in  1883  at  181  North  Clark  Street, 
The  business  became  popular  and  increased  with  phenomenal  rapidity  until  it  necessitated  removal  to  the 
present  commodious  and  convenient  quarters  at  1 76. 

Mr.  Garben  is  a  native  of  Germany,  and  came  to  Chicago  in  1872.  He  was  formerly  manager  for 
Mr.  Ed.  Lary,  on  the  North  Side,  and  since  he  has  been  in  business  for  himself  has  been  very  successful 
He  has  special  qualifications  for  the  business,  being  practical  and  experienced  in  all  branches  of  the  business 
besides  having  the  most  desirable  business  and  social  connections. 

He  occupies  the  ground  floor  and  basement  of  the  above  mentioned  premises,  as  store,  icecream 
parlor  and  bakery.  The  floor  has  dimensions  of  25x100  feet,  and  the  parlor  has  a  seating  capacity  of 
ninety.  All  kinds  of  fine  cakes  and  confections  are  made  fresh  daily  and  exposed  for  sale  in  the  store 
Sponge  cake,  wedding  cake,  fruit,  jelly  and  all  fancy  cakes  are  always  carried  and  sold  at  popular  prices 
The  confections  are  of  the  finest  manufacture,  and  the  bakery  is  furnished  with  every  appliance  for  the 
making  of  the  best  class  of  goods.  One  hundred  and  fifty  gallons  of  ice  cream  is  the  amount  made  for  the 
parlor  sales  each  day.  The  store  and  parlors  are  elegantly  finished  in  hard  wood,  and  have  tile  floors  and 
elegant  furnishings.  Mr.  Garben  is  a  leading  and  representative  business  man ;  he  is  a  prominent  member 
of  the  Legion  of  Honor,  and  is  held  in  the  highest  esteem  by  all  who  know  him. 


284 


A.  S.   COWAN. 


THERE  is  no  more  reputable  Druggist  and  Chemist  in  Chicago  than  Mr.  A.  S.  Cowan,  who  has  been 
established  in  the  business  in  this  city  for  the  past  ten  years.  Mr.  Cowan  is  a  native  of  Dublin,  Ireland,  and 
graduated  from  Apothecaries'  Hall,  Dublin,  in  the  class  of  1878,  was  also  assistant  at  the  Carmichael 
College  there,  and  for  two  years  at  the  Queen's  College,  at  Belfast,  after  which  he  came  to  Chicago  and  estab- 
lished his  drug  business  at  Clark  and  Division  Streets.  He  remained  in  this  location  for  six  years,  when  he 
removed  to  his  present  location,  corner  State  and  Ohio  Streets.  In  1890  he  opened  a  branch  store,  on  the 
corner  of  Clark  and  Maple  Streets.  In  all  of  these  locations  Mr.  Cowan  has  had  a  liberal  patronage.  He 
employs  four  competent  and  experienced  assistants  at  each  place,  and  does  a  large  and  representative  business. 
Hisstores  are  well  stocked  with  fresh  drugs,  carefully  selected  by  the  proprietor ;' also  druggists'  sundries, 
perfumes,  toilet  articles,  brushes,  rubber  goods,  surgeons'  supplies,  proprietary  articles,  chemicals,  etc.  The 
stores  are  large  and  splendidly  arranged,  the  showcases  are  fine  plate  glass,  the  woodwork  and  fixtures  are 
all  in  oak,  the  soda  fountain  is  one  of  the  finest  in  the  city,  being  inlaid  in  the  most  beautiful  manner ; 
having  a  canopy  top  and  fine  silver  trimmings.  Everything  is  complete  and  beautiful.  Mr.  Cowan  makes  a 
specialty  of  compounding  physicians'  prescriptions  to  which  he  gives  special  care  to  insure  accuracy,  and  also 
manufactures  several  proprietary  articles  of  high  order;  his  Beef,  Iron  and  Wine  Extract  having  an  excellent 
reputation,  and  his  tinctures  being  of  the  purest  and  most  reliable  character.  Mr.  Cowan  is  a  successful  and 
reliable  druggist,  and  is  worthy  of  the  confidence  and  regard  reposed  in  him. 


285 


EDWARD  BEEH,  JR. 


THERE  is  no  better  representative  of  the  art  preservative  in  the  city  than  the  job  printing  offices 
and  among  them  none  takes  precedence  over  that  of  Edward  Beeh,  Jr.,  at  No.  59  Clybourn  Avenue. 
Mr.  Beeh  established  his  business  at  the  above  location  in  1877,  and  has  prospered  to  such  an  extent  that  he 
now  employs  fifteen  regular  compositors,  an  indefinite  number  of  "  subs,"  and  keeps  six  first-class  printing 
presses  in  motion  to  accommodate  his  large  and  ever  increasing  trade. 

Being  a  practical  mechanic  himself,  he  knows  good  work  when  he  sees  it,  and  will  employ  none  but 
the  best  workmen,  hence  his  work  is  always  clean,  neat  and  artistic.  His  "sorts"  are  of  the  latest  and  finest, 
and  he  does  work  in  all  of  the  modern  languages  in  Commercial,  Book  and  Job  lines,  making  a  specialty  of 
newspaper  and  society  work.  Also  furnishes  Lodge  seals,  badges,  and  does  bookbinding  and  engraving. 

His  power  is  a  gas  engine  and  his  commodious  offices  are  most  conveniently  furnished  with  all 
modern  improvements. 

Mr.  Beeh  is  a  German  by  birth,  coming  from  Berlin  in  1871.  He  is  a  prominent  member  of  the 
Knights  of  Pythias,  Foresters,  Harugari,  Order  of  Mutual  Protection  and  Red  Men,  and  is  popular  in  business 
and  social  circles. 


D.  FRIEDLAENDER, 


MANUFACTURER  OF 


BUTCHERS'  UNIFORMS 

THE    BEST    EQUIPPED    HOUSE 

IN    CHICAGO 

FOR   THE    MANUFACTURE   OF    BUTCHERS' 

Aprons  made  of  Linen,  Cotton  and  Heavy  Duck.          Cotton  F'rocks  and  Coats. 

Beef  Luggers  made  of  White  and  Blue  Duck.  Woolen  Frocks  and  Ulsters. 

Single  Arm  Double-Breasted  Wagon  and  Market  Frocks  in  all  varieties. 
Also  Shirts,  Caps,  Oversleeves,  etc.,  etc. 


Only  the  very  best  of  Materials  used,  and  the  Workmanship  Guaranteed  to  be  first-class.     Orders  promptly 
tilled  at  the  lowest  rates.     Rules  for  Self-Measurement  for  Frocks  and  Coats  furnished  on  application. 


Send  for  Illustrated  Price  List  to  the  Manufacturer, 


D.   FRIEDLAENDER, 

WEST  LAKE  STREET,        -  CHICAGO,  ILL. 


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TOPEKA  and  via  ST.  JOSEPH.  First-Class  Day  Coaches,  FREE  RECLIN- 
ING CHAIR  CARS  and  Palace  Sleepers,  with  Dining  Car  Service.  Close 
connections  at  Denver  and  Colorado  Springs  with  diverging  railway  lines, 
now  forming  the  new  and  picturesque 

STANDARD  GAUGE,  TRANS -ROCKY  MOUNTAIN  ROUTE, 

Over  which  superbly  equipped  trains  run  daily  THROUGH  WITHOUT 
CHANGE  to  and  from  Salt  Lake  City,  Ogden  and  San  Francisco.  The 
Direct  and  Favorite  Line  to  and  from  Manitpu,  Pike's  Peak  and  all  other 
sanitary  and  scenic  resorts  and  cities  and  mining  districts  of  Colorado. 

DAILY  FAST  EXPRESS  TRAINS 

From  St.  Joseph  and  Kansas  City  to  and  from  all  important  towns,  cities 
and  sections  in  Southern  Nebraska,  Kansas  and  the  Indian  Territory.  Also 
via  ALBERT  LEA  ROUTE  from  Kansas  City  and  Chicago  to  Watertown, 
Sioux  Falls,  MINNEAPOLIS  and  ST.  PAUL,  connecting  for  all  points  North 
and  Northwest,  between  the  Lakes  and  the  Pacific  Coast. 

For  Tickets,  Maps,  Folders,  or  desired  information,  apply  to  any  Coupon 
Ticket  Office  in  the  United  States  or  Canada,  or  address 

JOHN  SEBASTIAN, 

CH'GAGO,  U  I-;          CM'I  Tithel  »Rf!  Tsss'r  »gent. 


E.  ST.  JOHN, 

Genera'  Manager 


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Pullman  Palace  Sleeping 
and  Dining  Car  Route 


-IN   CONNECTION    WITH- 


THE  GRANB  TRUNK  RAILiVAY 

is  THE  FAVORITE  TOURISTS'  ROUTE  TO  ALL 

Eastern  Summer  Resorts,  including  Niagara  Falls,    Thousand   Islands,  Adirondacks,  Rapids  of  the 
St.  Lawrence,    White  Mountains,  and  the  Sea. 

THROUGH  PALACE  SLEEPING  CARS  BETWEEN  CHICAGO  AND  NEW  YORK 

VIA  NIAGARA  FALLS. 

.  .  Magnificent  Neu)  Pullman  Sleepers  .  .  «!££„ 

Chicago  and  Detroit,  Chicago  and  Saginaw  Valley,  Chicago  and  all  Canadian  Points,  Chicago  and  Boston. 


P  A  M  A  PIT  A  M      DAPPAPT?     Passengers  for  Canada  can  now  have  their  baggage  examined  and  passed  Customs  and  checked  to 
LA  JN  AL)  IAIN       D  AUU  AllH     destination  at  our  Depot  in  Chicago,  thereby  avoiding  annoyance  and  delay  at  the  Canadian  frontier. 

For  Tickets  at  lowest  rates,  apply  at  Ticket  Offices  in  the  West,  or  to 

E.  H.  HUGHES,  Gen'l  "Western  Passenger  Agent, 
102  S.  Clark  Street,  CHICAGO. 

-W.  J.  SPIDER,  Gen'l  Manager.  L.  J.  SEARGEANT,  Gen'l  Manager 

GEO.  B.  REEVE,  Traffic  Manager.  WM   EDGAR  aen'l  Passenger  Agent. 
W.  E.  DAVIS,  Gen'l  Passenger  and  Ticket  Agent 

CHICAGO  4  GRAND  TRUNK  RY.  GRAND  TRUNK  RAILWAY 


WISCONSIN 

CENTRAL  lrr 
LINES     If&TOWTE 


NORTHERN    PACIFIC 

RAILROAD  CO. 

LESSEE. 


CHICAGO 

MILWAUKEE, 


THROUCH  TRAINS 

WITH 
PULLMAN 


THE  THROUCH  CAR  LINE 

VIA    THE 

/NORTHERN  PACIFIC 

PORTLAND,  ORE.ANDTACOMA,WASH 

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For  Tickets,  Time  Tables,  Etc. 

apply  to  any  Ticket  Agent 

in  the  United  States  or  Canada. 

OR  TO 

JAS.  C.  POND, 

GENERAL  PASSENGER  &TICKET  AGENT, 

CHICAGO,  ILL. 


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